Date of Award
Spring 4-20-2018
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Type
Thesis
Abstract
Few experimental methods today are capable of exploring the strength of materials at high strain rates (105 s-1). Those that are capable, such as the Split Hopkinson Bar, Taylor Anvil and Plate Impact suffer from instability and are generally limited to one dimensional wave propagation. Of particular interest is material response under biaxial compression, similar to that seen in inertial confinement fusion. Laser fusion fuel pellets typically undergo large strain rates as well as plastic deformation and non-linear behavior. This work briefly outlines an experimental procedure designed to replicate these large strain rates under biaxial compression using spherical symmetry and the piezoelectric effect. Numerical simulations using the commercial finite element analysis tools Abaqus and ANSYS are performed to provide proof of concept. Comparison between future experimental data and that from numerical simulation will provide insight into the applicability of J2 plasticity in high strain rate environments.
Language
English (en)
Chair
Guy Genin
Committee Members
Philip Bayly Mark Meacham
Included in
Applied Mechanics Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Engineering Physics Commons, Structures and Materials Commons
Comments
Permanent URL: https://doi.org/10.7936/K70P0ZFJ