P. J. Winkler (Editor)
Materials for Transportation Technology
EUROMAT 99 - Volume 1
UNIVERSITATSBIBLIOTHEK HANNOVER TECHNISCHE INFORMATIONSBIBLIOTHEK FT ©WILEY-VCH Deutsche Gesellschaft Weinheim • New York • Chichester fur Materialkunde e.V. Brisbane • Singapore • Toronto Contents
I. Automotive Iridium Alloy for Spark Plug Electrodes B. Kempf, Degussa-Hiils AG, Hanau-Wolfgang (D); M. Graff, Universitdt Darmstadt (D); J. Breme, Universitat des Saarlandes (D) 3
Fatigue Boundarie's Increase in a Mechanical Component M. Marcantoni, E. Quadrini, University of Ancona (I) 9
Intermetallic TiAl(Cr,Mo,Si) Alloys for Lightweight Engine Parts- Structure and Properties G. Frommeyer, S. Knippscheer, Max-Planck-lnstitut fiir Eisenforschung GmbH, Dusseldorf(D) 12
Carbon - a Key Material in Future Motive Power Engineering D. Kehr, J. Metz, R. Wolf, Schunk Kohlenstofftechnik GmbH (D) 19
Characteristics of Cast and Welded Aluminium Nodes J. 0degard, M. Polanco, H. Sund, F. Syvertsen, SINTEF Materials Technology, Trondheim (N) 24
Processing and Corrosion Control of a Magnesium Body Structure Element G. Laudien, H. Schreckenberger, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg (D) 30
Near-net-shape Magnesium-Structural Components for Automotive Applications R. Heller, A. Mertz, R. Vomhof, K. Weifi 35
3-Dimensional Shaped Aluminium Foam Sandwiches J. Baumeister, Fraunhofer-lnstitut Bremen (D); H. Gers, Honsel AG, Meschede (D); F. Baumgartner, Schunk Sintermetalltechnik, Giefien (D); W. Seeliger, Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabriick (D) 40
Eutectic Microstructural Evolution of a Thixoformed AZ91 after Solution Heat Treatment V. Ezersky, M. Talianker, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva (IL); F. Bardi, M. Cabibbo, E. Evangelista, S. Spigarelli, University of Ancona (I) 46
Influence of Roller Burnishing on Surface Properties of Mg-Alloys: Roughness, Hardness, Residual Stresses, Corrosion V. Kaese, M. Niemeyer, Tai Phan-tan, J. Rottger, H.K. Tonshoff, J. Winkler, University of Hannover (D) 52
Near Net Shape Cast Sheet for Automotive Applications L. Katgerman, W.H. Kool, E.N. Straatsma, Delft University of Technology (NL) 58 VIII
Development of a Highly Ductile Die Casting Alloy of the Type AlMg3 R. Klos, H. Koch, Aluminium Rheinfelden GmbH (D) 64
Innovative Casting Process of Lighter Steel Components For The Transport Industry (Brite/Euram HI "ICARO" project) M. Corazzola, A. Fuganti, Centro Ricerche Fiat (I) 71
Mathematical Modeling of Residual Stresses in Weld Simulated Specimen of Aluminum Alloy AA 6082 R. Aune, 0. Gundersen, Z. Zhang, SINTEF Materials Technology, Trondheim (N) 78
Pyrolysis-GC/MS in Damage Analysis of Polymers P. Schwarzer, T. Tolksdorf, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg (D) 84
Ultralight and Wear Resistant Ceramic Brakes T. Henke, W. Krenkel, R. Renz, German Aerospace Center {DER), Stuttgart (D) 89
Porous Metal Fiber Components - POMFICO O. Delverdier, ATECA (F); H. Baur, M. Hartweg, K. Lempenauer, DaimlerChrysler AG, Ulm (D); O. Andersen, G. Stephani, Fraunhofer Institut (IFAM), Dresden (D) 95
Extension of the Life Time of Thin Foils Made of Fe-Cr-Al Alloys M. Juez-Eorenzo, V. Kolarik, Fraunhofer-Institut (ICT), Pfinztal (D); J. Klower.A. Kolb-Telieps, Krupp VDM, Werdohl (D) 103
TiAl Automotive Valves - Fabrication and Properties V. Gather, A. Otto, 5 GfE Metalle und Materialien GmbH, Nurnberg (D); H. Baur, R. Joos, DaimlerChrysler AG, Ulm (D); O. Berg, M. Lohmann, Mahle Motorventile GmbH, Bad Homburg (D); G. Frommeyer, S. Knippscheer, Max-Planck-lnstitut, Dusseldorf (D); N. Eberhardt, H. Kestler, Plansee AG, Reutte/Tirol (A) 110
Experimental Evaluation of Residual Stresses in the Aluminium Alloy AA 6082 by Use of the Satoh Test R. Aune, 0. Gundersen, SINTEF Materials Technology, Trondheim (N) 116
Semi-Solid-Metal Casting 1 Thixocasting: determination of the Flow Characteristics of Semi-Solid Aluminium Albys M. Fehlbier, O. Klaassen, P.R. Salun, Giefierei-Institut, RWTH Aachen (D) 124
Short Fatigue Crack Problem in a Steel C. Kaynak, Middle East Technical University, Ankara (TR) 129
Processing of Natural Fibres with Hybrid-Technology L. Frormann, G. Ziegmann, Institut fiir Polymerwerkstoffe und Kunststofftechnik, Clausthal- Zellerfeld (D) 135 IX
II. Aerospace Laser Welding of 6xxx series Aluminum Alloys G.N. Haidenmenopoulos, A. D. Zervaki, University ofThessaly, Volos (GR) 143
Characterisation of Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Performance of Friction Stir Welded AA6013 Sheet G. Biallas, R. Braun, C. Dalle Donne, G. Staniek, DLR - Deutsches Zentrumfiir Luft- und Raumfahrt, Koln (D) 150
Thermal Decomposition of Quasi-crystalline Phases and Mechanical Properties after Hot Extrusion of Rapidly Solidified Al-6.5Fe-1.5V M. Lieblich, CENIM-CSIC, Madrid, (E); R. Dashwood, R. Tongsri, Imperial College, London (UK); M. De Sanctis, A. Solina, R. Valentini, University of Pisa (I) 156
3D Textile Reinforcements for High-Performance Rotors G. Archodoulakis, C. Herzberg, W. Hufenbach, L. Kroll, A. Langkamp, H. Rodel, Technische Universitdt Dresden (D) 163
Design and Manufacture of 3D-B raided Textiles as a Reinforcement for Composites H. Langer, DaimlerChrysler, Ottobrunn, Munich (D); A.K. Pickett, Engineering Systems International GmbH, Eschborn (D); M. Schneider, B. Wulfhorst, Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (D) 169
Advanced Materials for RTM-Processing - Characterization and Application of Non Crimp Fabrics (NCF) C. Kissinger, P. Mitschang, M. Neitzel, Institut fiir Verbundwerkstojfe GmbH, Kaiserslautern (D) 176
Advances in Aerospace Materials and Structures C. J. Peel, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, Farnborough Hants (UK) 183
Non-Destructive Imaging Techniques for Damage Evaluation of Smart Materials T. Benziger, A. Hilbig, F. Michel, G. Mook, J. Pohl, University of Magdeburg (D) 198
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Screw Press Forged Ti-17 Alloy W. Horvath, M. Ortmayr, E. A. Werner, Technische Universitdt Miinchen (D) 204
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thermomechanically Processed Ti-25V-15Cr-xAl alloys D. Rugg, W. Voice, Rolls-Royce Pic, Derby (UK); P. A. Blenkinsop, Y. G. Li, M. H. Loretto, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston (UK) 211
The Relationship between Thermomechanical Treatment and the Mechanical Properties of Ti-17 W. Horvath, Bohler Schmiedetechnik GmbH & Co KG, Kapfenberg (A); M. Ortmayr, E. A. Werner, TU-Munchen (D) 218 X
A New Tantalum Strengthened Alloy for Flying Gasturbines U. Brill, Krupp VDM GmbH, Altena (D) 225
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Power Beam Weld Superalloys during Cyclic Deformation A. Fischer, T. Spirowski, S. Weifi, Universitdt GH Essen (D) 231
Determination of the Microstructural Response of Titanium Alloys to Fabrication Processing for the Novel Design of Future Aeroengine Components P. A. Blenkinsop, P. Bowen, A. R. Coleman, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston (UK) 237
Test Methods and Vibration Monitoring of Samples and Blades of Aircraft Enginges with Cracks T. Khristenko, A. Roytman, Zaporozhye State University (UA) 243
Physical Aging of Titanium/FM-5 Polyimide Adhesive Structural Laminates: Nanoindentation Measurement of the Interface Properties J. D. Holbery, Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, Neuchdtel (CH); R. M. Fisher, University of Washington, Seattle (USA) 249
Platinum Base Alloys for High Temperature Space Applications A. Behrends, B. Fischer, D. Freund, R. Volkl, University of Applied Science Jena (D); D. Lupton, J. Merker, W. C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG, Hanau (D) 257
Repair of (Gamma)TiAl Alloys by Diffusion-Brazing Technique C. Colin, Y. Bienvenu, S. Tarral, Centre des Materiaux ENSMP Evry (F); J.F. Clement, J.P. Ferte, J.P. Henrion, SNECMA Evry (D) 261
SI-SIC LigaFill® Foams and Related Net-like Structures - New Lightweight and Low-cost Materials for Spaceborne Applications J. Adler, G. Standke, Fraunhofer Institute, IKTS, Dresden (D) 270
Study of the Hot- and Warm Workability of the 2618 Aluminium Alloy F. Bardi, M. Cabibbo, P. Cavaliere, E. Evangelista, S. Spigarelli, INFM/University of Ancona (I) 277
Modeling of Cyclic Stress-Strain Behavior and Life Prediction of Near-_ Titanium Alloy IMI 834 under Thermomechanical Fatigue Conditions HJ. Maier, Universitdt Paderborn (D); H.-J. Christ, R.G. Teteruk, Universitat Siegen (D) 283
High Temperature Al-0.3Li-lMg Alloys Reinforced With Ultra Fine TiO2 Additions T. Gerique, CENIM-CSIC (E); A. Shakesheff, DERA (UK); M. De Sanctis, L. Lazzeri, A. Solina, R. Valentini, University of Pisa (D) 291 XI
Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Hydrogen Absorption in b-Titanium Alloys H.-J. Christ, M. Decker, K. Prufiner, Universitdt Siegen (D) 298
III. Rail and Ships Deformation and Lifetime Behaviour of Cyclic Loaded Rail and Wheel Steels B. Denne, K.-H. Lang, D. Ltihe, Universitdt Karlsruhe (D) 305
Thermal Fatigue of a Railway Wheel B. Al Taweel, S. Pommier, B.B. Viet, SNCF, Gentre de Levalbis, Levallois-Perret (F); F.Demilly, Valdunes(F) 312
REVILoC-Process for Particle Reinforced Al-Metal-Matrix-Composites for Wear Resistant Light-Weight-Components M. Dette, Gerhard-Mercator-Universitdt-GH Duisburg (D); O. Brandt, D. Brungs, A. Kefiler, HonselAG, Meschede (D); L. Schlenk, Knorr-Bremse Systeme fur Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH, Miinchen (D) 317
Microstructure and Properties of an Ordered and a Disordered Ship Propeller Bronze J. Eberlein, R. Kaps, Mecklenburger Metallguss Waren (D); G. Benkifier, G. Winkel, Universitdt Rostock (D) 323
Elastic Bonding in Vehicle Construction S. Koch, Sika AG, Zurich (CH) 329
Sandwich Design for Ships and Railway Wagons K.-A. Olsson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (S) 335
Low Cost Primary Composite Structures A. S. Herrmann, M. Kleineberg, C. H. Sigle, German Aerospace Centre, Braunschweig (D) 343
Employment of Rapid Heat Treatment of Rolled Steel Products for Shipbuilding Application O.M. Ivasishin, D.I. Nikonenko, R.V. Teliovich, Ye.I. Yakushechkin, Institute for Metal Physics, NASU, Kiew (RUS) 352
Investigation of the Formation of White Etching Layers and Residual Stresses in Railway Rails A. Pyzalla, W. Reimers, E. Wild, Hahn-Meitner-Institut, Berlin (D) 358
Author Index 365
Subject Index 369