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A rápida evolução tecnológica da silvicultura brasileira, verificada na década de 80, culminou com o sistema de cultivo mínimo do solo, implantado em grande escala a partir do início da década de 90. Levantamentos recentes junto a empresas florestadoras de expressão nacional, indicaram que cerca de 77% da área plantada é realizada no sistema de cultivo mínimo do solo. O amplo emprego do subsolador no cultivo mínimo e a falta de estudos científicos no projeto, o empirismo associado à operação e a falta de informações sobre a interação entre o teor de água e o tipo de solo subsolado motivaram a condução do presente estudo, cujos objetivos foram: (i) avaliar o desempenho operacional de um subsolador com haste parabólica em função da estrutura, do teor de argila e de água em três Latossolos, (ii) avaliar o grau de mobilização do solo em função de teores crescentes de argila e de água, (iii) avaliar a duração do efeito desagregador da subsolagem e a relação entre a área mobilizada de solo e o tempo póssubsolagem e, (iv) estabelecer um intervalo ideal de umidade para a subsolagem, em função da mobilização e da densidade máxima do solo. As pesquisas foram desenvolvidas em um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura média (LVd-1), um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura argilosa (LVd-2) e um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura muito argilosa (LVd-3). A avaliação do desempenho operacional do subsolador foi realizada por meio dos parâmetros volume mobilizado de solo (VMS), profundidade efetiva de trabalho (PET), largura efetiva de trabalho (LET), velocidade média de deslocamento (VMD), capacidade teórica de trabalho (CTT) e rendimento (R). O grau de mobilização dos solos e o tempo de duração dos efeitos da subsolagem foram avaliados por meio da área mobilizada de solo (AMS), mensurada em três datas: logo após a subsolagem, 12 e 24 meses pós-subsolagem. O intervalo ideal de umidade para a subsolagem foi baseado na AMS e no teste de Proctor normal. A maioria dos parâmetros usados na avaliação do desempenho operacional indicou que teores de água mais baixos melhoram o desempenho do subsolador. Nos solos com estrutura em blocos, LVd-2, e com alto teor de argila, LVd-3, foram obtidos o maior VMS (com o solo mais seco) e o menor R (com o solo mais úmido); esses atributos também provocaram maior readensamento das partículas de solo no sulco de preparo, diminuindo o efeito desagregador da subsolagem mais rapidamente. Tanto no LVd-2, como no LVd-3, praticamente a metade da área mobilizada inicial foi modificada (56 e 49%, respectivamente). O LVd-1 foi o solo que apresentou a menor resposta aos tratamentos, em função de sua capacidade de suporte ser mais estável que a dos outros Latossolos estudados. O LVd-1 apresentou melhores condições de ser subsolado entre os teores de água de 0,07 a 0,13 cm3 cm-3, o LVd-3, entre 0,14 a 0,27 cm3 cm-3 e, o LVd-2, apresentou a amplitude de subsolagem mais restrita, entre 0,12 a 0,19 cm3 cm-3. / The fast technological development of the Brazilian silviculture, during the 80’s decade, culminated with the soil minimum cultivation system, established in large degree from the beginning of the 90’s decade. Recent surveys in expressive Brazilian forest companies, indicated that about 77% of the planted area is accomplish under the soil minimum cultivation system. The large use of the subsoiler in the minimum cultivation, the empiricism associated to the operation and the lack of information about the interaction between the moisture content and the subsoiled soil motivated the present study, which objectives were: (i) evaluate the operational performance of a subsoiler with parabolic tine as a function of the soil structure, clay and moisture content of three Latosols, (ii) evaluate the soil disturbance degree as a function of the increasing on the clay and moisture content, (iii) evaluate the length of the subsoiling effect on the soil and the relationship between the soil disturbed area and the time after the subsoiling and, (iv) settle an ideal water interval to the subsoiling, as a function of the soil disturbance and the maximum bulk density. The researchers were developed in a sandy clay loam dystrophic Red Latosol (LVd-1), a clay dystrophic Red Latosol with kaolinit (LVd-2) and a clay dystrophic Red Latosol (LVd-3). The operational performance evaluation was realized by the parameters soil disturbed volume (SDV), work depth (WD), work width (WW), average speed (AS), theoretical work capacity (TWC) and efficiency (E). The soils disturbance degree and the length of the subsoiling effects were evaluated by the soil disturbed area (SDA), which was measured three times: after the subsoiling, 12 and 24 months after the subsoiling. The ideal water interval of the subsoiling was based upon the SDA and the normal Proctor’s test. Most of the parameters used to the operational performance evaluation indicated that lower moisture contents improve the subsoiler performance. The soils with structure in blocks, LVd-2, and high clay content, LVd-3, presented higher SDV (when the soils were dryer) and lower E (when the soils were damper); these characteristics provoked high age-hardening of the soil particles either, decreasing the subsoiling effect faster. Almost half of the original soil disturbed area was modified in the LVd-2 and in the LVd-3 (56 and 49%, respectively). The LVd-1 was the soil that presented the lower effect to the treatments, as a function of its high stability. The LVd-1 presented better conditions to be subsoiled between the moisture contents of 0,07 and 0,13 cm3 cm-3, the LVd-3, between 0,14 and 0,27 cm3 cm-3 and, the LVd-2, presented the lower subsoiling water range, between 0,12 and 0,19 cm3 cm-3.

A rápida evolução tecnológica da silvicultura brasileira, verificada na década de 80, culminou com o sistema de cultivo mínimo do solo, implantado em grande escala a partir do início da década de 90. Levantamentos recentes junto a empresas florestadoras de expressão nacional, indicaram que cerca de 77% da área plantada é realizada no sistema de cultivo mínimo do solo. O amplo emprego do subsolador no cultivo mínimo e a falta de estudos científicos no projeto, o empirismo associado à operação e a falta de informações sobre a interação entre o teor de água e o tipo de solo subsolado motivaram a condução do presente estudo, cujos objetivos foram: (i) avaliar o desempenho operacional de um subsolador com haste parabólica em função da estrutura, do teor de argila e de água em três Latossolos, (ii) avaliar o grau de mobilização do solo em função de teores crescentes de argila e de água, (iii) avaliar a duração do efeito desagregador da subsolagem e a relação entre a área mobilizada de solo e o tempo póssubsolagem e, (iv) estabelecer um intervalo ideal de umidade para a subsolagem, em função da mobilização e da densidade máxima do solo. As pesquisas foram desenvolvidas em um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura média (LVd-1), um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura argilosa (LVd-2) e um Latossolo Vermelho Distrófico textura muito argilosa (LVd-3). A avaliação do desempenho operacional do subsolador foi realizada por meio dos parâmetros volume mobilizado de solo (VMS), profundidade efetiva de trabalho (PET), largura efetiva de trabalho (LET), velocidade média de deslocamento (VMD), capacidade teórica de trabalho (CTT) e rendimento (R). O grau de mobilização dos solos e o tempo de duração dos efeitos da subsolagem foram avaliados por meio da área mobilizada de solo (AMS), mensurada em três datas: logo após a subsolagem, 12 e 24 meses pós-subsolagem. O intervalo ideal de umidade para a subsolagem foi baseado na AMS e no teste de Proctor normal. A maioria dos parâmetros usados na avaliação do desempenho operacional indicou que teores de água mais baixos melhoram o desempenho do subsolador. Nos solos com estrutura em blocos, LVd-2, e com alto teor de argila, LVd-3, foram obtidos o maior VMS (com o solo mais seco) e o menor R (com o solo mais úmido); esses atributos também provocaram maior readensamento das partículas de solo no sulco de preparo, diminuindo o efeito desagregador da subsolagem mais rapidamente. Tanto no LVd-2, como no LVd-3, praticamente a metade da área mobilizada inicial foi modificada (56 e 49%, respectivamente). O LVd-1 foi o solo que apresentou a menor resposta aos tratamentos, em função de sua capacidade de suporte ser mais estável que a dos outros Latossolos estudados. O LVd-1 apresentou melhores condições de ser subsolado entre os teores de água de 0,07 a 0,13 cm3 cm-3, o LVd-3, entre 0,14 a 0,27 cm3 cm-3 e, o LVd-2, apresentou a amplitude de subsolagem mais restrita, entre 0,12 a 0,19 cm3 cm-3. / The fast technological development of the Brazilian silviculture, during the 80’s decade, culminated with the soil minimum cultivation system, established in large degree from the beginning of the 90’s decade. Recent surveys in expressive Brazilian forest companies, indicated that about 77% of the planted area is accomplish under the soil minimum cultivation system. The large use of the subsoiler in the minimum cultivation, the empiricism associated to the operation and the lack of information about the interaction between the moisture content and the subsoiled soil motivated the present study, which objectives were: (i) evaluate the operational performance of a subsoiler with parabolic tine as a function of the soil structure, clay and moisture content of three Latosols, (ii) evaluate the soil disturbance degree as a function of the increasing on the clay and moisture content, (iii) evaluate the length of the subsoiling effect on the soil and the relationship between the soil disturbed area and the time after the subsoiling and, (iv) settle an ideal water interval to the subsoiling, as a function of the soil disturbance and the maximum bulk density. The researchers were developed in a sandy clay loam dystrophic Red Latosol (LVd-1), a clay dystrophic Red Latosol with kaolinit (LVd-2) and a clay dystrophic Red Latosol (LVd-3). The operational performance evaluation was realized by the parameters soil disturbed volume (SDV), work depth (WD), work width (WW), average speed (AS), theoretical work capacity (TWC) and efficiency (E). The soils disturbance degree and the length of the subsoiling effects were evaluated by the soil disturbed area (SDA), which was measured three times: after the subsoiling, 12 and 24 months after the subsoiling. The ideal water interval of the subsoiling was based upon the SDA and the normal Proctor’s test. Most of the parameters used to the operational performance evaluation indicated that lower moisture contents improve the subsoiler performance. The soils with structure in blocks, LVd-2, and high clay content, LVd-3, presented higher SDV (when the soils were dryer) and lower E (when the soils were damper); these characteristics provoked high age-hardening of the soil particles either, decreasing the subsoiling effect faster. Almost half of the original soil disturbed area was modified in the LVd-2 and in the LVd-3 (56 and 49%, respectively). The LVd-1 was the soil that presented the lower effect to the treatments, as a function of its high stability. The LVd-1 presented better conditions to be subsoiled between the moisture contents of 0,07 and 0,13 cm3 cm-3, the LVd-3, between 0,14 and 0,27 cm3 cm-3 and, the LVd-2, presented the lower subsoiling water range, between 0,12 and 0,19 cm3 cm-3.

This thesis explores nanostructuring in TiSiCN, ZrAlN, and TiAlN thin films deposited by cathodic arc evaporation onto cemented carbide substrates, with intended applications for cutting tools. The three systems were found to exhibit age hardening upon annealing, by different mechanisms, into the superhard regime (≥30 GPa), as determined by a combination of electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, atom probe tomography, erda, and nanoindentation tech- niques. TiSiCN forms nanocomposite films during growth by virtue of Si segregation to the surface of TiCN nanocrystallites while simultaneously pro- moting renucleation. Thus, the common columnar microstructure of TiCN and low-Si-content (≤5 at. %) TiSiN-films is replaced by a “feather-like” nanos- tructure in high-Si-content (≥10 at. %) TiSiCN films. The presence of C promotes the formation of this structure, and results in an accelerated age hardening beginning at temperatures as low as 700 °C. The thermal stability of the TiSiCN films is, however, decreased compared to the TiSiN system by the loss of Si and interdiffusion of substrate species; C was found to ex- acerbate these processes, which became active at 900 °C. The ZrAlN system forms a two-phase nanostructure during growth consisting of cubic ZrAlN and wurtzite ZrAlN. Upon annealing to 1100 °C, the c-Zr(Al)N portion of the films recovers and semicoherent brick-like w-(Zr)AlN structures are formed. Age hardening by 36 % was obtained before overageing sets in at 1200 °C. As-deposited and annealed solid solution Ti0.33Al0.67N thin films were characterized for the first time by atom probe tomography. The as-deposited film was found to be at the very initial stage of spinodal decomposition, which continued during annealing of the film at 900 °C for 2 h. N preferentially segregates to Al-rich domains in the annealed sample, causing a compositional variation between Ti-rich and Al-rich domains, to maintain the stoichiometry for the developing AlN phase. That effect also compensates for some of the coherency strain formed between cubic domains of TiN and AlN. Finally, a possible Kirkendall effect caused by an imbalance in the metal interdiffusion during the spinodal decomposition was discovered.

Among the commercial aluminum alloys, aluminum 319 (Al-7wt%Si-4wt%Cu) type alloys are popularly used in automobile engine parts. These alloys have good casting characteristics and excellent mechanical properties resulting from a suitable heat treatment. To get a high strength in the 319 type alloys, grain refining, reducing the porosity, solid solution hardening, and precipitation hardening are preferred. All experimental variables such as solidification condition, composition, and heat treatment are influence on the precipitation behavior; however, precipitation hardening is the most significant because excess alloying elements from supersaturated solid solution form fine particles which act as obstacles to dislocation movement. The challenges of the 319 type alloys arise due to small size of precipitate and complex aging response caused by multi components. It is important to determine the chemical composition, crystal structure, and orientation relationship as well as precipitate morphology in order to understand the precipitation behavior and strengthening mechanism. In this study, the mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated using transmission electron microscopy and three dimensional atom probe tomography. The Mn and Mg effects on the microstructure and mechanical properties are discussed with crystallographic study on the iron intermetallic phases. The microstructural evolution and nucleation study on the precipitates in the low-Si 319 type aluminum alloys are also presented with sample preparation and analysis condition of TEM and 3DAP tomography.

Ce manuscrit de thèse présente les résultats de travaux concernant les effets des transitoires thermiques sur la précipitation des phases intermétalliques dans le superalliage base nickel Inconel 718® et les conséquences de cette précipitation sur les propriétés mécaniques de cet alliage. Ces travaux se concentrent sur une approche couplée capable de décrire l’évolution de la précipitation de la phase γ'' et ses conséquences sur la limite d’élasticité de l’Inconel 718®. L’état de précipitation est modélisé grâce à l’implémentation des équations de la théorie classique de germination et de croissance, modifiées afin de prendre en compte la géométrie en plaquette des précipités γ''. Ce modèle de précipitation est ensuite validé par des données expérimentales issues de la littérature mais également d’observations au microscope électronique en transmission et d’essais de diffusion de neutrons aux petits angles. La distribution de taille de la phase γ'' ainsi simulée est utilisée comme donnée d’entrée d’un modèle de prédiction de la limite d’élasticité précipitation-dépendant. Ces limites d’élasticité simulées sont enfin comparées à des résultats expérimentaux issus d’essais de traction. Une maquette de soudage a ensuite été réalisée afin de tester le modèle de prévision de limite d’élasticité pour des transitoires thermiques, dans un cas industriel. / This thesis manuscript presents the results of work concerning the effects of thermal transients on the precipitation of intermetallic phases in the nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718® and the consequences of this precipitation on the mechanical properties of this alloy. This work focuses on a coupled approach capable of describing the evolution of the precipitation of the γ'' phase and its consequences on the yield strength of the Inconel 718®. The precipitation state is modeled thanks to the implementation of the equations of the classical germination and growth theory, modified to take into account the platelet geometry of the γ'' precipitates. This precipitation model is then validated by experimental data from the literature but also from transmission electron microscope observations and small angle neutron scattering tests. The size distribution of the γ'' phase thus simulated is used as the input data of a model for predicting the precipitation-dependent elasticity limit. These simulated elasticity limits are finally compared with experimental results from tensile tests. A welding model was then made to test the elastic yield prediction model for thermal transients in an industrial case.

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Les composites à matrice métallique ont été développés dans les années 60 initialement pour les besoins de l’industrie aérospatiale. De nos jours, les alliages d’Aluminium à durcissement structural sont souvent combinés à des particules céramiques afin d’atteindre des propriétés de résistance élevées, maintenues à haute température, tout en conservant la légèreté de l’alliage, pour un coût faible. Cependant, l’utilisation de ces alliages nécessite une bonne connaissance des transformations microstructurales ayant lieu lorsqu’ils sont soumis à certaines conditions de température puisque des phénomènes de précipitation ont lieu et impactent les propriétés de résistance mécanique du matériau. De plus, la présence du renfort, induit des modifications microstructurales majeures et notamment lors des phénomènes de précipitation de la matrice. Ainsi, ces travaux de thèse portent sur un alliage d’Aluminium à durcissement structural de la série 6xxx qui, durant son utilisation, peut être confronté à des températures comprises entre 100°C et 350°C, et ayant une séquence de précipitation complexifiée par la présence de Silicium en excès et de particules de renfort céramiques. Les objectifs visés par ces travaux sont alors : 1) De décrire l’évolution microstructurale de l’alliage d’AlMgSi à excès de Silicium étudié, avec et sans particules céramiques. Ensuite, l’évolution de la résistance mécanique a été caractérisée à partir d’un état T6 lors de traitements isothermes, 2) De prédire ces évolutions microstructurales et les propriétés mécaniques qui en découlent par des modèles à base physique. La précipitation des principales phases de l'alliage étudié a pu être prédite grâce un modèle à champ moyen basé sur des lois classiques de germination-croissance et par une approche par classes de type KWN, en tenant compte : 1) de la compétition entre la phase cohérente et semi-cohérente, 2) d'une morphologie en bâtonnet avec un rapport de forme variable et propre à la phase modélisée. Ce modèle a permis, de tracer le diagramme Temps-Température-Transformation de l’alliage et du composite tout en tenant compte de l'accélération des cinétiques de précipitation en présence de renfort et attribuée à la forte densité de dislocations. Pour finir, 2 méthodes de prédiction des propriétés mécaniques ont été confrontées : 1) Une approche empirique de type JMAK (Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov), 2) une approche à base physique. Malgré une prédiction proche des résultats expérimentaux par l'approche JMAK, cette méthode ne permet pas de remonter aux mécanismes physiques à l’origine des variations observées. Ainsi, l'approche à base physique basée sur le modèle de prédiction de la microstructure constitue une alternative prometteuse pour une prédiction plus précise des évolutions de propriétés de résistance mécaniques de ces matériaux même si de nombreuses adaptations restent à faire dans le cas du composite. / Precipitation-strengthened alloys as Al-Mg-Si alloys reinforced with ceramic particles are an appropriate alternative for industrial applications. The precipitation sequence in Al-Mg-Si alloys is particularly complex when Silicon is in excess with respect to the Mg2Si composition and it is expected to be modified by the presence of the ceramic reinforcement. This is why, for industrial applications, under certain use conditions, it is fundamental to be able to predict the evolution of the microstructure in the alloy and the consequences on mechanical properties. The present work is devoted to the study of an age-hardenable Al-Mg-Si aluminium alloy which, can be facing temperatures between 100°C and 350°C in use conditions. This material is characterized by a complex precipitation sequence due to Silicon-excess and ceramic particles. The main objectives of the work are the following: 1) To describe how the microstructure evolves in the Al-Mg-Si alloy with silicon excess studied, with or without reinforcement, during a long storage period at a temperature between 100°C and 350°C. Then, it appeared necessary to describe the evolution of the mechanical properties in the same conditions but starting from a T6 state (corresponding to peak aged conditions). 2) To predict these evolutions (microstructure and strength) using an appropriate model. It was highlighted that the high silicon excess in the studied alloy leads to a simultaneous precipitation of several semi-coherent phases. Their precipitation has been predicted thanks to a KWN-type model based on classical nucleation-growth theories, validated by the experiments, and implemented considering: 1) the competitive precipitation between coherent et semi-coherent phases, 2) the rod-shape morphology of precipitates with a variable aspect ratio. This model has been used for the prediction of the Time-Temperature-Transformation diagram of the alloys and its composite considering the acceleration of the precipitation kinetics observed and attributed to the high dislocation density resulting from the presence of ceramic particles. Finally, 2 methods for the mechanical properties prediction have been compared: 1) a JMAK-type empirical approach 2) a physically based approach. The JMAK approach allowed us a quicker and easier prediction of the loss of hardness from the T6 state, for alloy and composite, during isothermal and non-isothermal treatment. Despite a prediction close to the experimental results, this approach cannot give us information about the physical mechanisms responsible for the observed mechanical variations. Then, a physically based approach taking into account the predictions of the precipitation model was used for the yield stress estimation during aging with a micromechanical model. This approach gave encouraging results and could be a powerful tool for the prediction of the strength during industrial use conditions.