Twin and phase boundaries synergistic effect on multiscale dynamic fracture in Ni-based deformed superalloy

A multi-scale model of dynamic impact fracture of Ni-based deformed superalloy was proposed based on molecular dynamics and finite element methods, and verified by experiments to reveal the synergistic effect of twin and phase boundaries on dynamic fracture properties and behavior from nanoscale to macroscale. The results show that the synergistic effect of twin and phase boundaries can effectively suppress the unfavorable brittle propagation in the nanoscale owing to the dispersed distribution of strengthening phase-induced reduction of the stress concentration on the twin boundary. The nucleation and emission of perfect dislocations, Shockley dislocations, and Frank dislocations promote ductile propagation, while the pile-up of stair-rod dislocations induced stress concentration leads to brittle propagation. In the macroscale, the synergistic effect of twin and phase boundaries can effectively inhibit the loss of dynamic fracture toughness, and impede crack initiation and crack propagation through the reduction of Mises stress concentration and the decrease of maximum equivalent strain caused by the dispersed Ni3Al precipitates. The physical mechanism of the multi-scale crack propagation and fracture, and the influence law of dynamic fracture toughness of Ni-based deformed superalloy, can provide a guide to the failure prediction, protection, and development of aviation turbine blades.