Elastoplastic model for the dynamics of solid-solid transformations : role of non-affine deformation in microstructure selection
Abstract
We study the nucleation dynamics of a model solid state transformation and the criterion for microstructure selection using a molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Our simulations show a range of microstructures depending on the depth of quench. We closely follow the dynamics of the solid and find that transient {\em non-affine zones} (NAZ) are created at and evolve with the rapidly moving transformation front. The dynamics of these plastic regions determines the selection of microstructure. We formulate an {\it elastoplastic model} which couples the elastic strain to the non-affine deformation, and recover all the qualitative features of the MD simulation. Using this model, we construct a dynamical phase diagram for microstructure selection, in addition to making definite testable predictions.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0706.3321,
title = {Elastoplastic model for the dynamics of solid-solid transformations : role of non-affine deformation in microstructure selection},
author = {Jayee Bhattacharya and Arya Paul and Surajit Sengupta and Madan Rao},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.3321},
year = {2008}
}