Name: R Tirumala Rao

Department: MEMS

Masters Project Title: Deformation induced martensitic transformation

in type 316 stainless steel

Abstract: Deformation induced martensite is important consideration factor for

strength, corrosion resistance and formability. Project sought to study:

study the effect of strain, strain rate and grain size on Deformation induced
martensite

* austenitic reversion is novel grain refinement method, study the effect of strain
and strain rate on austenitic reversion temperature

* effect of DIM on strain hardening

Keywords: Deformation induced martensite, austenitic reversion

Future work: study the individual effect of both DIM and dislocation tangles on
strain hardening co-efficient; study the effect of strain and strain rate on austenitic
reversion temperature; study the pre-deformation and subsequent quenching on
mechanical properties of type 316 stainless steel

Placement information: scientist-B, Bureau of Indian Standards.

Contact details: 9757418255, tirumalarao.rongali@gmail.com