Quasi-Static and Dynamic Deformation Behavior of STS304-and Ta-fiber-reinforced Zr-based Amorphous Matrix Composites Fabricated by Liquid Pressing Process

Abstract

Zr-based amorphous alloy matrix composites reinforced with stainless steel (STS) and tantalum continuous fibers were fabricated without pores or defects by a liquid pressing process, and their quasi-static and dynamic deformation behaviors were investigated by using a universal testing machine and a Split Hopkinson pressure bar, respectively. The quasi-static compressive test results indicated that the fiber-reinforced composites showed a maximum strength of about 1050 similar to 1300 MPa, and its strength maintained over 700 MPa until reaching a strain of 40%. Under dynamic loading, the maximum stresses of the composites were considerably higher than those under quasi-static loading because of the strain-rate hardening effect, whereas the fracture strains were considerably lower than those under quasi-static loading because of the decreased resistance to fracture. The STS-fiber-reinforced composite showed a greater compressive strength and ductility under dynamic loading than the tantalum-fiber-reinforced composite because of the excellent resistance to fracture of STS fibers.