Understanding compressive deformation in porous titanium

The aim of this study was to understand and compare the compression deformation behavior of porous metals with random and designed porosity. Direct observation, analysis and quantification of porosity parameters using microcomputed tomography (µCT) enabled the determination of relationship between porosity characteristics and compressive deformation of porous titanium. Porosity and pore size variations before and after deformation showed relatively uniform deformation in the sample with random porosity compared to designed porosity. Strong, continuous and regular arrangement of load-bearing sections in the designed porosity sample imparted higher Young's modulus and 0.2% proof strength than for the random porosity sample. The experimental results clearly showed the dependence of deformation behavior and mechanical properties on pore distribution and continuity of load-bearing cross-section.

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