Mechanical Analysis of TRB Transition Region

Abstract

In this paper, the mechanical properties of Tailor Rolled Blank (TRB) transition region was investigated By establishing a true stress-strain constitutive model of the TRB transition region. Firstly, the stress-strain curve obtained by uniaxial tensile test of 1mm, 2mm thick plates is subjected to regression analysis. Based on Ludwig equation, the true stress-strain constitutive equations of 1mm and 2mm thick plates were obtained. Then, The true stress-strain constitutive equation of TRB transition region was established by interpolation method combined with 1mm, 2mm thick plate constitutive equation, volume invariance theory and Von-Mises equivalent strain.Finally, the accuracy of the model is verified by simulation and experimental comparison. The results show: A new constitutive model of TRB was established, which is well responsed to the mechanical properties of the transition region.