Title and Abstract

I have my committee together, and the next step is to propose my thesis. I need to have my ideas solidly together and be prepared for any questions.

So first: what will my title be?

Hydraulic Bulge Test of Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium for the Forming Limit Diagram on the Mesoscale

Hydraulic Bulge Test of CP Gr2 Titanium for Right Hand Side of the Forming Limit Diagram

Forming Limit Diagram of CP Gr2 Titanium with Hydraulic Bulge Test

Something like that? I should emphasize that I am focusing on the right hand side and particularly equibiaxial tension. Ok, I can work with that.


Abstract
-Intro: Why is this research important? (1-2 sentences)
Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium is commonly used in chemical, medical, and aerospace industries because of its high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance. In order to limit the cost and weight in design, an accurate forming limit diagram (FLD) is desired to know the limits of the 38 micron thin foil's formability.

-Methodology (1-3 sentences): specific approach (theoretical, experimental, computational), measured variables and control parameters, (not step by step)
In order to determine the equibiaxial tension portion of the FLD, experimental testing will take place with the hydraulic bulge test. In order to see any affects of bulge diameter, three different tool dies of 10 mm, 15 mm, and 20 mm will be utilized. The major and minor strains will be determined by first capturing images of the post-test grid with SEM and then using Fiji/ImagJ software. LS-DYNA software will also allow for a comparison between computational and experimental results.

-Results (3-8 sentences): In my case, expected results. Specifics
A linear 45 degree strain path is expected for each die diameter bulge test. A decrease in diameter increases the burst pressure.

-Conclusion (1-2 sentences): significance of results, future steps
The resulting forming limit diagram will help with efficient designs using Titanium thin foil. In the future the affects of a combination of strain paths could be analyzed to determine potential new manufacturing methods.

And now, all together:
Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium is commonly used in chemical, medical, and aerospace industries because of its high specific strength and excellent corrosion resistance. In order to limit the cost and weight in design, an accurate forming limit diagram (FLD) is desired to know the limits of the 38 micron thin foil's formability. In order to determine the equibiaxial tension portion of the FLD, experimental testing will take place with the hydraulic bulge test. In order to see any affects of bulge diameter, three different tool dies of 10 mm, 15 mm, and 20 mm will be utilized. The major and minor strains will be determined by first capturing images of the post-test grid with SEM and then using Fiji/ImagJ software. LS-DYNA software will also allow for a comparison between computational and experimental results. A linear 45 degree strain path is expected for each die diameter bulge test. A decrease in diameter is known to increase the burst pressure. The resulting forming limit diagram will help with efficient designs using Titanium thin foil. In the future, the affects of a combination of strain paths could be analyzed to determine potential new manufacturing methods.


After meeting with my advisor, the above abstract is too "short." I need to make it sound more technical. Ehh, why? I like making my writing easy to understand. But oh well.

So I'm working on organizing myself. I have various projects and duties to attend to. I want to produce a good, actually beneficial thesis, and I can do it - through the use of organization. Perhaps updating this blog more can help. I have taken my final for my class already, and all I have left in front of me is a design project for an interview, a lot of grading, and this thesis.