Modelling transformation plasticity during the growth of bainite under stress

A model is presented which is capable of reproducing the trends observed in radial and longitudinal transformation strains when steel transforms to bainite under the application of a uniaxial compressive stress. The predictions of the model are tested against experimental dilatometric measurement of the bainite transformation. In view of the complexity of the modelling problem, good agreement is found between predicted and experimental values of transformation plasticity and kinetics.