Full-field strain mapping by optical correlation of micrographs acquired during deformation

Authors: QUINTA DA FONSECA, J.; MUMMERY, P. M.; WITHERS, P. J.

Source: Journal of Microscopy, Volume 218, Number 1, April 2005 , pp. 9-21(13)

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Abstract:

Summary

Optical correlation is an emerging strain-mapping technique that allows full-field surface strain mapping by comparing the images of the same region before, during and after deformation. The fundamental aspects of optical correlation are presented, with emphasis on the applicability of the technique to the analysis of micrographs obtained during in situ deformation studies. Without considering specific algorithms, this paper discusses important practical issues such as accuracy and spatial resolution and how these are affected by image quality and other experimental difficulties. The technique was used to analyse image sequences obtained during in situ deformation tensile tests on two very different materials: antler bone and ferritic steel. As the technique does not require patterns or coatings to be applied on the surface of interest, the strain maps obtained could be used to relate strain heterogeneity to the underlying microstructure.

Keywords: Image correlation; in situ microscopy; optical correlation

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2818.2005.01461.x

Affiliations: 1: Manchester Materials Science Centre, Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HS, U.K.

Publication date: 2005-04-01