Anisotropic Characterization of Additively Manufactured TI 6-4 via Tension, Compression, and Three Point Bend Experimentation

Author

James M. Gunderson

Date of Award

3-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

First Advisor

John S. Brewer, PhD

Abstract

Titanium's ability to fill existing material gaps because of its higher strength and higher melting temperature compared to other common materials used in aircraft structures requires a need to understand the behavior of the material. Titanium's properties and the development of additive manufacturing also open an opportunity for it to be used in aerospace systems of the future in applications where traditionally manufactured titanium cannot meet the desired system requirements. Compressive, tensile, and three point bend experimental data collected from this research under varying temperatures, print orientations, print layer build heights, and surface finishes were analyzed to determine favorable material parameters for the Titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENY-MS-23-M-270

Comments

A 12-month embargo was observed.

Approved for public release. Case number on file.

Recommended Citation

Gunderson, James M., "Anisotropic Characterization of Additively Manufactured TI 6-4 via Tension, Compression, and Three Point Bend Experimentation" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 7020.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7020