@article{MetzgerSeifert2015,
  author    = {Mario Metzger and Thomas Seifert},
  title     = {Computational assessment of the microstructure-dependent plasticity of lamellar gray cast iron – Part I: Methods and microstructure-based models},
  series   = {International Journal of Solids and Structures},
  volume    = {66},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  issn      = {0020-7683},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.04.016},
  pages     = {184 -- 193},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {This paper focuses on the microstructure-dependent inelastic behavior of lamellar gray cast iron. It comprises the reconstruction of three dimensional volume elements by use of the serial sectioning method for the materials GJL-150, GJL-250 and GJL-350. The obtained volume elements are prepared for the numerical analyses by means of finite-element method. In the finite-element analysis, the metallic matrix is modeled with an elastic–plastic deformation law. The graphite inclusions are modeled nonlinear elastic with a decreasing value of Young’s modulus for increasing tensile loading. Thus, the typical tension–compression asymmetry of this material class can be described. The stress–strain curves obtained with the microstructure-based finite-element models agree well with experimental curves of tension and compression tests. Besides the analysis of the whole volume element, the scatter of the stress–strain response in smaller statistical volume elements is investigated. Furthermore, numerical studies are performed to reduce computational costs.},
  language  = {en}
}