Investigation on Tensile Behaviour of Medium and High Carbon steel

Abstract

This paper deals with finite element analysis of tensile behaviour of carbon steels. Based on the carbon content, steel classified as low, medium and high carbon steel. If the carbon content ranges between 0.3-0.6%, it is designated as medium carbon steel. The range of carbon between, 0.6-1%, it is termed as high carbon steel. In this research, medium and high carbon steel was considered and tested for uniaxial tension test. The size of specimen is opted as per IS 1608: 2005. The specimens were modelled with circular and hexagonal cut out and subjected to tension test. The uniaxial load was applied in only one end of the specimen by keeping the other end as fixed. The results depicted that reduction of cross section by means of cut out reduces the strength and stiffness. In overall comparison of medium and high carbon steel, the performance of high carbon steel is upright in strength and stiffness view.