Introduction
Experimental and theoretical investigations are carried out in attempt to improve understanding of the relationship between the microstructure and high-temperature mechanical properties of advanced materials for extending the services temperatures in creep related applications. Current research is concentrated in the microstructural evolution and understanding the underlying creep deformation and fracture processes to gain insight to facilitate development of improved materials.
Following topics have been studied in last five years:
- creep strength of advanced 9-12%Cr steels
- microstructure, properties and application of gamma - TiAl intermetallics
- creep damage assessment and life-time prediction methods
- design and creep behaviour of MMCs
- creep behaviour of ultrafine grained metals and alloys processed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP)
- high-temperature properties of nickel-based superalloys
- modelling of microstructural processes and high-temperature properties in advanced materials
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