Stress distribution among constituting phases within the austenite microstructure: Mechanics and metallurgical approaches using 2-D model of stainless steel compact tension specimen

This research uses a continuum mechanics approach, combined with metallurgical analysis, to understand microscopically the effect of the phases existing within the austenite microstructure. The approach used is a classical continuum mechanics at a microscopic level to understand the stress distribution among the constituents within the austenite grains. Further, by employing simple failure theories, the research predicts the preferential cracking path numerically.