A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline

Polycrystalline materials are essential in engineering due to their ability to withstand various forces, heat, and environmental conditions. The arrangement of atoms within these crystals significantly affects their mechanical properties. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to explore how...

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Main Authors: Ali B.M. Ali, Dheyaa J. Jasim, As'ad Alizadeh, Choon Kit Chan, Soheil Salahshour, Maboud Hekmatifar
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Ali B.M. Ali
Dheyaa J. Jasim
As'ad Alizadeh
Choon Kit Chan
Soheil Salahshour
Maboud Hekmatifar
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Dheyaa J. Jasim
As'ad Alizadeh
Choon Kit Chan
Soheil Salahshour
Maboud Hekmatifar
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description Polycrystalline materials are essential in engineering due to their ability to withstand various forces, heat, and environmental conditions. The arrangement of atoms within these crystals significantly affects their mechanical properties. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to explore how initial pressure affects the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystals. Aluminum composite materials, known for their strength, flexibility, and environmental sustainability, are the focus of this investigation. We particularly investigated stress-strain reactions at 1, 2, and 3 bar initial pressures. Reduced free volume causes atomic migration to be hampered as pressure increases, therefore affecting mean square displacement and diffusion coefficient. The results show that ultimate strength and Young's modulus of the polycrystalline samples were 30 and 6.64 GPa at 1 bar pressure. Moreover, the results demonstrated a notable decrease in mechanical performance by increasing pressure; the ultimate strength and Young's modulus of the polycrystalline samples diminished to 5.66 GPa and 22.43 GPa, respectively, at 3 bar. Furthermore, the heat flux increased by rising initial pressure in the Al-polycrystalline sample due to the compression of material that reduced atomic distances. This improved atomic arrangement facilitated more efficient heat transfer. These insights are essential for engineering applications, as they establish a foundation for the production of aluminum components that maintain structural integrity in the face of extreme conditions.
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spelling doaj-art-ffbe4c8fdda34986856baa69ac92fb9c2025-08-20T01:58:31ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410287910.1016/j.rineng.2024.102879A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystallineAli B.M. Ali0Dheyaa J. Jasim1As'ad Alizadeh2Choon Kit Chan3Soheil Salahshour4Maboud Hekmatifar5Air Conditioning Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, IraqDepartment of Petroleum Engineering, Al-Amarah University College, Maysan, IraqDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Cihan University-Erbil, Erbil, IraqFaculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey; Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Lebanese American University, Beirut, LebanonNew Technologies Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Corresponding author.Polycrystalline materials are essential in engineering due to their ability to withstand various forces, heat, and environmental conditions. The arrangement of atoms within these crystals significantly affects their mechanical properties. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to explore how initial pressure affects the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystals. Aluminum composite materials, known for their strength, flexibility, and environmental sustainability, are the focus of this investigation. We particularly investigated stress-strain reactions at 1, 2, and 3 bar initial pressures. Reduced free volume causes atomic migration to be hampered as pressure increases, therefore affecting mean square displacement and diffusion coefficient. The results show that ultimate strength and Young's modulus of the polycrystalline samples were 30 and 6.64 GPa at 1 bar pressure. Moreover, the results demonstrated a notable decrease in mechanical performance by increasing pressure; the ultimate strength and Young's modulus of the polycrystalline samples diminished to 5.66 GPa and 22.43 GPa, respectively, at 3 bar. Furthermore, the heat flux increased by rising initial pressure in the Al-polycrystalline sample due to the compression of material that reduced atomic distances. This improved atomic arrangement facilitated more efficient heat transfer. These insights are essential for engineering applications, as they establish a foundation for the production of aluminum components that maintain structural integrity in the face of extreme conditions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024011344Al polycrystalStress-strain curveInitial pressureMolecular dynamics simulationProduct innovation
spellingShingle Ali B.M. Ali
Dheyaa J. Jasim
As'ad Alizadeh
Choon Kit Chan
Soheil Salahshour
Maboud Hekmatifar
A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
Results in Engineering
Al polycrystal
Stress-strain curve
Initial pressure
Molecular dynamics simulation
Product innovation
title A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
title_full A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
title_fullStr A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
title_full_unstemmed A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
title_short A molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
title_sort molecular dynamics study of the effect of initial pressure on the mechanical resilience of aluminum polycrystalline
topic Al polycrystal
Stress-strain curve
Initial pressure
Molecular dynamics simulation
Product innovation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024011344
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