Dynamic work-hardening of an Fe-Mn alloy

Abstract The general theories of work-hardening have been found to predict the work-hardening properties of Fe-7.37 wt. % Mn under dynamic loading. The relationship between flow stress and shock-generated dislocation density was found to be τ = τ0 + BGb ρ ½ where G is the shear modulus, b is the Burgers vector and B is a proportionality constant. The experimental values of B were found to agree with those predicted by the forest intersection theory.