Keeping the grain size constant (volume), does a change in the grain shape affect mechanical properties, like elasticity or dislocation movement. Loading, bending, etc. Thanks
Yes it does, since the grain boundaries will be changed with the change of the shape of the grains. Moreover, the flow stress among the grains will be differ is the grain shape is changed. In general, grain size is important just as the shape of it.
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Grain's morphology does affect the mechanical properties. for instance, deformation mechanisms as a results of grain boundaries sliding are controlled by some factors such as the shape of the grains. or, the shape of grains has a direct effect of the density of a material as well. An increase in density values would improve the mechanical properties like hardness, elastic modulus, etc.
Changing the grain geometry by keeping the grain volume constant affects the mechanical properties. Particularly the effect of grain surface contact area should be taken into account. On the other hand, if there is an interfacial adhesion associated with the grain surface, it would be good to examine the effect in this area as well.
Actually, the grain size and shape could affect on mechanical properties of the material. As an example, the grain size decrement could cause a ductility reduction of materials. As another example, the size of Si particles in aluminum alloy has a direct link with the fatigue lifetime and mechanical properties of such alloy. For more information, read the following article:
Article Evaluation of tensile and low-cycle fatigue properties at el...
Yes, since the crystallographic characteristics are responsible for the mechanical properties, it can be expected that the characteristics of the columnar and spherical structure have an influence on the mechanical properties of the material.
Yes as per published work grain's morphology does affect the mechanical properties because the grain boundaries will be changed with the change of the shape of the grains.