The work-hardening response of TRIP780 steel subjected to strain-path changes was investigated using two-stage tension experiments. Large specimens were prestrained and then sub-sized samples were subjected to tension along various directions. The influence of strain-path changes on flow stress and work hardening performance was discussed in detail. The specific plastic work was calculated to compare the kinematic hardening behaviour after strain-path changes. The results showed that transient hardening was observed for TRIP780 sheets subjected to orthogonal strain-path change. The strain-hardening exponent ( n -value) was influenced by prestraining levels and the strain path. The n -value exhibited a greater decrease under an orthogonal strain-path change. Prestraining can delay the onset of high work hardenability of TRIP steels. It is meaningful for the safety design of vehicles.
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | 2016-01-0363 |
| Product Name | Experimental Study of the Plasticity Responses of TRIP780 Steel Subjected to Strain-Path Changes |
