Nonuniform deformations in polycrystals and aspects of the validity of the Taylor model

Abstract F ull solutions to mixed rate boundary value problems over polycrystalline domains are performed via the finite element method. In order to make these finite element calculations feasible, an idealized two-dimensional crystal structure is studied. These boundary value problems rigorously satisfy the averaging theorems of Hill (Proc. R. Soc.A326, 131, 1972) so that well defined Taylor model analogue problems may be identified and solved. Comparisons between the finite element solutions and their corresponding Taylor model analogues yield a quantitative assessment of the Taylor model's validity with respect to its predictions of texture development and global stress-strain response. The finite element calculations also provide physical insight into the mechanisms contributing to the development of nonuniform and localized deformations in polycrystals.

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