Microstructure Based Finite Element Analysis for Deformation Behavior of Mg Based Composites

Abstract In Metal matrix composites (MMC) the microstructural aspects such as reinforcement size, shape and distribution plays important role in deformation behavior of composites. To study the thermal and structural deformation behavior of real microstructure, an analytical approach was proposed by developing a two dimensional (2D) model from a microstructure image of magnesium based composites. Magnesium-CNT composites samples were fabricated using stir casting method. The microstructure images of sample were converted into equivalent CAD format using canny edge detection method. In the present work the deformation behavior such as thermal stress and strain were studied by using finite element analysis.