Dynamic elastic properties of aero-engine metallic isotropic materials

Abstract

Study of elastic properties of aero-engine metallic materials is of paramount importance because it forms one of the foundations of engineering design of components. Nine isotropic aero-engine metallic materials were studied for their elastic properties for a temperature range varying from ambient to operating limit. Test was carried out in vacuum to prevent oxidation of specimens. Dimensional corrections of the specimen due to thermal expansion were taken into account. Dynamic elastic modulus was evaluated as the average of the moduli that was obtained through first flat and edge flexural mode frequencies. Dynamic shear modulus was established through the first torsional mode of frequency.