DOMINANT TECHNOLOGIES IN “INDUSTRY 4.0”
Mechanical Characterization of Al-Cu Materials Fabricated by Powder Metallurgy under Quasi-static and Dynamic Compressive Loadings
This study investigates the mechanical behaviour of Al10Cu materials fabricated through powder metallurgy and subjected to quasi-static and dynamic compressive loadings. The materials were sintered and tested under controlled conditions to evaluate their compressive strength. Quasi-static tests were performed at a constant strain rate of 0.003 s⁻ ¹, while dynamic tests were conducted at strain rates corresponding to impact speeds of about 10 m/s and 20 m/s. The results indicate that sintered Al10Cu materials are suitable for applications under high-strain impact loadings due to their high energy absorption. These findings highlight the potential of powdermetallurgy-derived Al10Cu alloys for applications requiring high strain rate performance, offering insight into their suitability for use in dynamic environments.