Simulation and Modelling of Interactions between Dislocations and Precipitates in High Strength Light Alloys

大多数轻合金通过高度分散的纳米级沉淀物强化。这些合金的机械行为是由沉淀物微观结构（尺寸，形状和空间分布）和位错活动（旁路，剪切和吸附在界面）之间的密切耦合。通过整合最先进的实验表征和计算机模拟技术，该项目旨在揭示这些合金中详细而准确的变形机制。所获得的知识和开发的模型预计将为现有合金的优化和新合金的设计提供指导，预计将为澳大利亚创造大量财富。

Most light alloys are strengthened by highly dispersed nanoscale precipitates. The mechanical behaviour of these alloys is determined by the intimate coupling between precipitate microstructure (size, shape and spatial distribution) and dislocation activities (by-pass, shearing and adsorption at interfaces). By integrating state-of-the-art experimental characterization and computer simulation techniques, this project aims to reveal detailed and accurate deformation mechanisms in these alloys. The knowledge gained and models developed are expected to provide guidelines to the optimization of existing alloys and design of new alloys, which is expected to create substantial wealth for Australia.