Abstract
An A356 alloy is a classic casting light alloy, which is able to be processed into complex geometrical shapes with tailored static and dynamic mechanical properties. As a promising material to reduce fuel and energy consumption in future vehicle designs, there is an interest in understanding the impact of heat treatments on the damping capacity of this alloy. The Granato–Lücke theory is used to detail the forced vibration response in gravity cast A356. It is shown that a solution treatment enhances damping capacity in lower stress states (i.e., strain-independent regime) due to the increase in weak pinning length. However, in high-stress states (i.e., strain-dependent regime), peak-aged (T6) samples display higher damping capacity. This is proposed to be originated by releasing dislocations from weak pinning points, which start bowing in the precipitates that act as strong pinning points. Based on these results, it is shown for the first time that the selection of heat treatments to optimize damping in forced vibration is highly dependent on the expected stress–strain state and must be considered in the design of cast components.
Funder
Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Centro 2020
Subject
General Materials Science,Metals and Alloys
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