Thermo-Mechanical Simulation and Processing of Steels

Bok av B K Jha
Thermo-mechanical simulation is a very effective tool to understand the combined effect of heat and deformation on resulting microstructure and properties of steel and other material. Leading experts worldwide engaged in this important area of research have generated a plethora of valuable information. This compendium showcases some of the recent advancements made in this vibrant field of materials' research. Wide ranging themes covered in this compendium include inter alia recrystallization, precipitation & grain growth; simulation of hot deformation processes; Niobium microalloyed steels; thermo-mechanical controlled processing; hot deformation behaviour of stainless steels; mathematical modelling of metallurgical processes; process optimization & quality improvement; structure-property correlation; emerging steel products; welding process & simulation; and materials processing & characterization. The wealth of information contained in this book will definitely help in steering the future course of research in this highly exciting field, leading to new material development, process optimisation and quality & yield improvement.