Yang Chen¹, Baobin Xie¹, Weizheng Lu¹, Jia Li^1,*, Qihong Fang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.4, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011624

Abstract In order to accurately predict and evaluate the mechanical properties of multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs), some new models and simulation methods need to be developed to solve the problems caused by its unique natural characteristics, such as severe lattice distortion. The existing models are based on the development of low concentration alloys, and cannot be well applied to MPEAs. Here, we develop i) the random field theory informed discrete dislocation dynamics simulations based on high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, to systematically clarify the role of heterogeneous lattice strain on the complex interactions between the dislocation loop… More >

Yang Chen¹, Jing Peng¹, Shuo Wang¹, Chao Jiang¹, Jia Li^1,*, Qihong Fang^1,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.29, No.4, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.012299

Abstract Nuclear energy demands radiation-resistant metal materials. Multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) show superior radiation resistance over traditional alloys due to lattice distortion, promising for advanced reactors. However, damage evolution and mechanical performance of irradiated MPEAs under loading are unclear, limiting long-term application. We investigated hardening behavior induced by irradiation defects like dislocation loops and voids in MPEAs using crystal plasticity models and experiments. Here, we developed i) a stochastic field theory-based discrete dislocation dynamics simulation. A novel cross-slip mechanism in irradiated crystals was unveiled through co-linear reactions between dislocations and diamond perfect loops [1]; ii) With… More >