Variably dolomitized limestone samples from the Rundle Group in Western Alberta, Canada were deformed under a variety of confining pressures and at room temperature in a triaxial rock press. The aim of this research is to establish the mechanical behaviour and brittle constitutive laws of limestone and dolomite composites. This data can then be used to develop strength profiles of thrust faults in the Rocky Mountain Fold and Thrust Belt. For example, many of the thrust faults in the Canadian Foreland are composed of limestone–dolomite composites, yet the mechanical properties of these composites remain unknown. Sample protoliths were selected for their similar grain sizes and grain size distributions, low porosity and low silica content in order to best examine relationships between these parameters and the distribution of strain between the dolomite and calcite. This study shows that increasing dolomite content correlates to an increase in strength at low and medium confining pressures. At high confining pressures, distributed brittle deformation adds complexities that are attributed to textural controls. Microstructural analysis of deformed samples shows that at approximately thirty to forty-five weight percent dolomite is interconnected via a dolomite grain network that provides a load-bearing capacity to the dolomite. This load-bearing capacity correlates to dramatic jumps in the strength of dolomite–limestone composites observed with increasing confining pressures. Inherent weaknesses in calcite grains such as twin planes and cleavage intersections are exploited by fractures resulting in reduced peak strengths of calcite-rich composites. Calcite generally absorbs strain and distributes it into finer spaced fracture networks than in dolomite. In dolomitized rock that still contains calcite cleavage within dolomite is not exploited, rather transgranular cracks break dolomite down into irregular and angular particles. At near pure dolomite content and at high confining pressure dolomite will fracture and disaggregate along cleavage. Comminuted dolomite grains commonly show a larger distribution of sizes and have more irregular shapes than contiguous comminuted calcite grains. Comminuted calcite particles are commonly much smaller than comminuted dolomite grains and show more regular shapes and an even grain size distribution.

Orientador: João Cláudio Bassan Moraes / Resumo: Ativação alcalina pode ser definida como uma reação química em que um sólido aluminossilicato, chamado de precursor, misturado com uma solução alcalina, chamada de ativador, que reage e forma um material com propriedades cimentantes chamado aglomerantes ativados alcalinamente (AAA). O desenvolvimento desta tecnologia tem ganhado destaque na construção civil, pois além de apresentar desempenho comparável ao cimento Portland, possibilita na redução de emissão de dióxido de carbono e na utilização de subprodutos e/ou resíduos como matéria prima. O objetivo desta pesquisa é estudar o resíduo da indústria agrícola, a cinza de folha de cana-de-açúcar (CFC), formando um sistema binário com o resíduo de cerâmica vermelha (RCV), em aglomerantes ativado alcalinamente. Assim, foram produzidos aglomerantes ativados alcalinamente utilizando, como ativador, uma solução de NaOH e silicato de sódio, com diferentes proporções de RCV/CFC e adição de Ca(OH)2. As pastas e argamassas produzidas foram avaliadas em duas diferentes condições de cura – temperatura ambiente (25 °C) e em banho térmico (65 °C). Para a análise da microestrutura, foram feitos os ensaios em pastas de Difratometria de Raios – X (DRX), Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV) e Espectroscopia de Infravermelho por Transformada de Fourier (FTIR). Já para analisar o desempenho mecânico, foi realizado ensaio de resistência à compressão de argamassas. Os resultados mostraram que o emprego da CFC melhorou o desempenho mecânico em... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Alkaline activation can be defined as a chemical reaction in which a solid aluminosilicate, named precursor, mixed with an alkaline solution, named activator, reacts and forms a material with cementing properties named alkali-activated binders (AAB). The development of this technology has been highlighted in civil construction due its performance similar to Portland cement and also because the reduction of CO2 emissions and the possibility of using by-products and/or residues as raw materials. The aim of this study is to assess the use of a residue from sugar cane industry, the sugarcane straw ash (SCSA), in a binary system with the red clay brick waste (RCBW), as an alkali-activated binder. Thus, alkali-activated binders were produced using NaOH and sodium silicate as activator with different ratios of RCBW/SCS and Ca(OH)2 addition. Pastes and mortars were assessed with different curing conditions - room temperature (25°C) and thermal bath (65°C). The microstructure of the system was assessed in pastes by the X - Ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR). In order to evaluate the mechanical behavior, a compressive strength test was carried out in mortars. The results showed that the use of SCSA improved the mechanical properties for all RCBW/SCSA ratios compared to control (100/0), yielding a maximum compressive strength of 41.6 MPa at 90 days at 25 °C and 42.5 MPa at 7 days at 65 °C for 50/50 ratio. ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Le béton est le deuxième matériau le plus consommé au monde après l'eau. Les professionnels de la construction, de plus en plus confrontés aux questions liées à la préservation de l'environnement, font face depuis quelques années à des difficultés d'approvisionnement en matière première. D'autre part, le secteur du bâtiment produit une quantité très importante de déchets, qui sont encore trop souvent déposés en installation de stockage. La valorisation de ces déchets devient un enjeu environnemental majeur. Leur réutilisation sous forme de granulats destinés à la fabrication de nouveaux bétons permettrait la préservation des ressources naturelles, mais également une limitation de la pollution par enfouissement.Le travail de doctorat présenté dans ce manuscrit a pour objectif d'améliorer la compréhension du comportement des bétons de granulats recyclés soumis à des températures élevées. En effet, lorsque le béton est soumis à des températures élevées, lors d'un incendie par exemple, le matériau subit de nombreuses altérations - dilatation des granulats, retrait de la pâte de ciment, augmentation de la pression de vapeur au sein du matériau, ou encore différentes contraintes thermiques qui peuvent conduire à des phénomènes de fissuration et d'écaillage. De par leur composition, les granulats recyclés présentent des caractéristiques différentes des granulats naturels qui peuvent influencer les caractéristiques physiques, mécaniques et thermiques du béton. Nous comprenons qu'il est primordial d'être en mesure d'anticiper le comportement du béton recyclé à haute température afin de permettre son utilisation dans le bâtiment.Les recherches présentées ici consistent en une approche expérimentale. Deux sortes de granulats recyclés sont testées, un « granulat recyclé de laboratoire » issu d'un béton naturel formulé, coulé et concassé au laboratoire, et un « granulat recyclé industriel » issu d'un chantier de démolition. Les bétons incorporant ces granulats sont formulés avec deux types de matrices cimentaires : une matrice ordinaire, avec un rapport E/C de 0.6 et une matrice hautes performances, avec un rapport E/C de 0.3. Les bétons sont soumis à des cycles de chauffage – refroidissement jusqu'à 150°C, 300°C, 450°C et 750°C, à vitesse lente afin d'assurer l'homogénéité de la température au sein des échantillons. A l'issue de chaque traitement thermique, l'évolution des propriétés thermiques, mécaniques et microstructurales est analysée. L'enjeu de ces travaux est également de comprendre l'interaction entre les granulats et les matrices de compacité variable, à température élevée. / In the past decade, constructions sites have been growing more than ever, and the aggregate production and importation are not sufficient any more to cover the needs in construction materials. The goal set in France is to re-use 20 more Mt each year of waste as recycled material for building sites before 2020.The objective of this experimental study is to assess the high temperature behavior of ordinary and high performance concrete made with recycled coarse aggregates (RCA). Concrete behavior at high temperature -expansion of aggregates, withdrawal of cement paste, increase of vapor pressure, chemical transformations...- can lead to several phenomena such as spalling, and a dramatic loss of mechanical properties. As aggregates occupy a large volume of concrete, around 60-80%, they play a major role in the heat and mass transfer into concrete during fire. Recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) being different from natural coarse aggregates (NCA) in many ways – higher porosity, double interfacial transition zone – it is essential to study recycled aggregate concrete behavior when submitted to high temperature.Two types of recycled coarse aggregates are used. An industrial one, obtained from a building demolition site and a laboratory one was obtained from a parent concrete (PC) mixed, cast and crushed in the laboratory. From both recycled aggregates, normal concrete (w/c = 0.6) and high performance concrete (w/c = 0.3) are cast. The four recycled concretes are compared to reference concretes, with the same formulation, made with silico-calcereous coarse natural aggregates. Concretes cylinders are subjected to heating/cooling cycles, up to 150, 300, 450 or 750°C. The heating rate is 0.5°C/min, and is followed by a 2 hours stage once the target temperature is reached, to insure an homogeneous temperature inside the cylinder. Cracks of concrete specimen are observed by optical microscopy, then their residual mechanical performances are measured (compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and dynamic young modulus). Their thermal behavior (conductivity, diffusivity, specific heat, thermal gradient during heating), and the evolution of their microstructure (loss of weight, porosity) are also studied.The study is completed with a Life Cycle Analysis were the life cycle of 1m3 of concrete is studied according three options. A scenario without recycling, a scenario were demolition waste are recycled into aggregates in-situ, a scenario were demolition waste are recycled into aggregates and transported to another construction site.

Ce travail de thèse porte sur les mécanismes de plasticité et d'endommagement des aciers complexe-phase (CP). La microstructure bainitique de ces aciers, permets d’acquérir de bonnes propriétés de formabilité, qui intéressent les constructeurs automobiles. Cependant, la complexité de ces microstructures, qui se caractérisent par une grande quantité de joints de grains et une densité élevée de dislocations, influence la plasticité et les mécanismes d'endommagement. Afin d'estimer l'impact de la microstructure, une étude des caractéristiques métallurgiques des aciers à phases complexes est réalisée. Les mécanismes de plasticité sont ensuite étudiés par des tests de tension-compression afin d’étudier les mécanismes d’écrouissage du matériau. Ensuite, l’évolution de l’endommagement au sein de la microstructure est analysée à différente taux de triaxialité des contraintes afin d’obtenir la fraction de surface volumique ainsi que le nombre et le diamètre moyen des vides en fonction de la déformation plastique. Enfin, pour examiner la stabilité thermique de ces paramètres (microstructure, plasticité et endommagement), des expériences sont effectuées dans une plage de températures allant de 20 ° C à 600 ° C. / This PhD work investigates plasticity and damage mechanisms of complex phase steels. The bainitic microstructures of such steels, which feature retained austenite islands, result in these steels exhibiting good formability properties, which are of interest to automotive companies. However, the complexity of these microstructures, which are characterised by a high amount of grain boundaries and a high density of dislocations, influences plasticity and damage mechanisms. In order to estimate the impact of a steel's microstructure on these properties, the investigation of metallurgical features of complex phase steels provided by the company Faurecia is performed. Plasticity mechanisms are then investigated by tension-compression tests to determine the influence of long- and short-range interactions on the motion dislocation. Thereafter, the evolution of damage within microstructures is analysed at different stress triaxialities in order to obtain the volume area fraction and the number and average diameter of voids as functions of plastic strain. Finally, to examine the thermal stability of these parameters (microstructure, plasticity, and damage), experiments are performed at a range of temperatures between 20°C and 600°C.

Cette thèse constitue un des éléments du projet de recherche EMOCAVI (Evolution des Modèles des Composants de puissance grand gAp au cours du VIeillissement). Elle porte sur l’étude de la fiabilité des transistors de puissance en Nitrure de Gallium (GaN) récemment apparus sur le marché. Ces travaux se focalisent sur la réalisation d’une méthodologie pour paramétrer le modèle du composant GaN GIT (Gate Injection Transistor) en fonction du vieillissement auquel il a été soumis. Pour atteindre cet objectif, nous sommes passés par plusieurs étapes. La première a été consacrée à la définition, la mise en place et la validation d’un banc de vieillissement et à la caractérisation de ces composants avant et en cours de vieillissement. Un banc de test de vieillissement en court-circuit répétitif à faible puissance a été conçu et mis en oeuvre. Ce banc a permis de valider l’hypothèse du vieillissement lié à l’énergie, d’identifier son niveau déterminant d’un point de vue fiabilité du composant et enfin mettre en évidence la dégradation progressive du composant afin d’identifier les paramètres du transistor les plus sensibles au vieillissement. La deuxième étape de nos travaux a été consacrée à l’établissement d’une méthodologie de création de modèle de vieillissement du composant GaN-GIT. En reproduisant le modèle COBRA présenté dans la littérature, nous avons réussi dans nos travaux à proposer une approche novatrice permettant d’intégrer les dépendances en température et en énergie subie par le composant pendant le stress (la durée d’impulsion Tsc et le nombre de pulse subi Nsc). La dernière étape de nos travaux a été dédiée à l’analyse physique de défaillance afin de confirmer les hypothèses faites sur les mécanismes de dégradation obtenus après vieillissement du composant. Pour réaliser ces analyses, nous avons commencé par la décapsulation du composant en combinant l’ouverture laser aux attaques chimiques de la résine constituant le packaging. Une fois le défaut localisé par photoluminescence, une analyse approfondie par des vues au microscope électronique à balayage MEB puis par découpe PFIB (Plasma Fouced Ion Beam) a été réalisée afin de déterminer le mécanisme de défaillance. Il s’agissait principalement de fissures situées dans le métal d’Al au niveau du drain ainsi que la présence de cavités dans la couche métallique qui sert à réaliser le contact ohmique au niveau de la source, ce qui explique l’augmentation de la résistance RDSON. / This thesis constitute one of the elements of the EMOCAVI research project (Evolution of the Large gAp Power Component Models during the VIeillissement). It deals with the study of the reliability of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power transistors which are recently appeared on the market. This work focuses on the realization of a methodology to parameterize the model of GaN GIT component (Gate Injection Transistor) according to the aging to which it has been subjected. To achieve this goal, it will be necessary to go through several steps. The first step was dedicated to the definition, implementation and validation of an aging bench for the component and the characterization of these components before and during aging. A low power repetitive short-circuit aging test bench was designed and implemented. This bench is used to validate the energy-related aging hypothesis, to identify its determining level from a point of view of the reliability of the component and finally to highlight the progressive degradation of the component in order to identify the parameters of the transistor which are the most sensitive to aging. The second step of our work was devoted to the establishment of a methodology to create the aging model for the GaN-GIT component. By reproducing the COBRA model presented in the literature, we have succeeded in our work in proposing an innovative approach to integrate the dependencies in temperature and energy suffered by the component during stress (the Tsc pulse duration and the number of pulse suffered Nsc). The last step of our work was dedicated to the physical failure analysis in order to confirm the hypothesis made on the degradation mechanisms obtained after aging of the component. To carry out these analyzes, we started with the de-capsulation of the component by combining the laser cutting with the chemical attacks of the resin constituting the packaging. Once the defect was localized by photoluminescence, an in-depth analysis by SEM scanning and then PFIB (Plasma Focused Ion Beam) scans was performed to determine the mechanism of failure. These were mainly cracks in the Al metal at the drain and the presence of cavities in the metal layer which is used to make the Ohmic contact at the source, which explains the increase in resistance RDSON.

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Yes / Owing to their small size, good wettability, uniform dispersion ability and high thermal properties, the nickel-plated carbon nanotubes (Ni-CNTs) with different aspect ratios are used to reinforce reactive powder concrete (RPC) through modifying the nano/micro- structural units of concrete. Incorporating only 0.075 vol% of Ni-CNTs (0.03 vol% of CNTs) can significantly increase mechanical properties of RPC. The enhancement effect on compressive strength caused by the incorporation of Ni-CNTs with aspect ratio of 1000 reaches 26.8%/23.0 MPa, mainly benefiting from the high polymerization C-S-H gels, low porosity, and refined pore structure. The 33.5%/1.92 MPa increases of flexural strength can be attributed to the decrease of large pore, original cracks, molar ratio of CaO to SiO2, and gel water content when Ni-CNTs with aspect ratio of 125 are added. Ni-CNTs with aspect ratio of 1500 have the largest utilization rate of being pulled-out, resulting from the improvement of dispersibility and the pining effect of nickel coating and then leading to the increased toughness. Therefore, incorporating Ni-CNTs can fundamentally modify the nano/micro- scale structural nature of RPC, providing a bottom-up approach for controlling the properties of RPC. / Funding supported from the National Science Foundation of China (51908103 and 51978127) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2019M651116).

O uso das ligas de alumínio em aplicações estruturais tem crescido consideravelmente nas últimas décadas. Nos transportes, a baixa massa específica do alumínio resulta em uma alta razão resistência/ peso, favorecendo a fabricação de aviões, trens e automóveis. Com a crescente preocupação em reduzir a emissão de gases poluentes, vem tornando-se promissora a alternativa de reduzir o peso dos veículos substituindo peças convencionalmente produzidas com outros materiais por peças de alumínio. As ligas tratáveis termicamente da série 6xxx são frequentemente escolhidas para estas aplicações. Assim, para que o emprego dessas ligas seja otimizado, é importante um estudo mais detalhado de suas propriedades mecânicas, principalmente sob solicitações cíclicas. Neste trabalho foram estudadas ligas de Al-Si-Mg que são amplamente utilizadas nas indústrias automotivas, em especial na fabricação de componentes de carroçarias para caminhões e ônibus. Foi realizado o estudo do comportamento em fadiga de baixo ciclo e fadiga multiaxial das ligas AA6005 T6, AA6063 T6 e AA6351 T6, fornecidas pela CBA (Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio) visando caracterizar e comparar essas ligas em sua microestrutura, propriedades de tração e fadiga. As propriedades básicas de fadiga foram determinadas por meio do método ε-N (fadiga de baixo ciclo) e os ensaios foram realizados com controle de deformação total, onda triangular e taxa de deformação 0,005 seg-1. As análises dos laços de histerese elasto-plástica permitiram inferir sobre aspectos microestruturais relacionados às propriedades mecânicas das ligas estudadas. O comportamento em fadiga multiaxial foi avaliado por meio de carregamentos combinados axial-torcional em fase e fora de fase. Para ajustar os dados experimentais obtidos, foram testados alguns dos modelos encontrados na literatura. Os cálculos baseados no modelo de plano crítico, proposto por Fatemi e Socie, apresentaram resultados satisfatórios. Também foram realizadas análises microestruturais e fractográficas para as três ligas. As superfícies de fratura dos ensaios de fadiga multiaxial mostraram resultados diferentes de acordo com o carregamento adotado. A avaliação comparativa das três ligas estudadas fornece subsídios para fundamentar a seleção de materiais para a fabricação de componentes estruturais para o setor automotivo. / The use of aluminum alloys in structural applications has grown considerably in recent decades. In transportation, the low density of aluminum results in a high strength-to weight ratio, proving attractive for production of aircrafts, trains and automobiles. With a growing concern for the reduction of pollutant gas emissions, aluminum alloys are becoming a promising alternative to diminish vehicle weight through the replacement of conventionally produced parts made from other heavier materials for aluminum parts. The heat treatable alloys from the 6xxx series are often chosen for these applications. Therefore, to optimize the employment of these alloys, a detailed study of their mechanical properties, primary under cyclic solicitations is necessary For the present study Al-Mg-Si alloys were chosen, which are widely used in automotive industries, particularly in the manufacturing of components for trucks and bus bodies. The low-cycle fatigue behavior and multiaxial fatigue of the three following aluminum alloys: AA6005 T6, AA6063 T6 and AA6351 T6, provided by CBA (Brazilian Aluminum Company), were assessed, with the aim of characterizing and comparing these alloys in their microstructure, tensile properties and fatigue. The basic properties of fatigue were studied by ε-N method (low cycle fatigue) and the experiments were performed with total strain control, triangular waveform and with a constant deformation rate of 5.0x10-3 s-1. The analyses of hysteresis loops elasto-plastic provided insight about microstructural aspects, related to mechanical properties of the studied alloys. Multiaxial fatigue behavior was assessed in combined axial-torsion loading in phase and out of phase. To adjust the experimental data, some models found in the literature were tested. Calculations based on critical plane model, proposed by Fatemi Socie, presented satisfactory results. Furthermore, microstructure analyses and fractography were performed for these three alloys. The fracture surface of multiaxial fatigue assays demonstrated different results according to the adopted loading. Comparative evaluation of the three studied alloys provides support for the selection of materials for manufacturing structural components of the automotive sector.

Para a certificação de um procedimento de soldagem, quer seja de alta responsabilidade na soldagem de oleodutos e gasodutos em tubulações de aço carbono ou para um uso rotineiro e diário em fábricas e oficinas, deve ser realizada uma análise profunda dos fenômenos ocorridos no material de base (MB), no metal de adição (MA) e na zona afetada pelo calor (ZAC). Por meio desta análise criteriosa na qualificação de um procedimento de soldagem, o procedimento é liberado para ser utilizado, seja qual for o objetivo final da soldagem. Apenas com a Especificação do Procedimento de Soldagem (EPS) qualificada em mãos é possível iniciar os trabalhos de soldagem, e caso esta seja seguida integralmente, o sucesso do processo está a um passo de se concretizar. Para demonstração desta interação existente entre qualificação, análise dos resultados, aprovação dos ensaios e aprovação da especificação, foi desenvolvido este trabalho utilizando o material de base na forma tubular API 5L Gr. B soldado com os processos eletrodo revestido (SMAW) e arame tubular autoprotegido (FCAW-S). Foi utilizada uma junta tubular como exemplo de estudo e qualificação de um procedimento de soldagem baseado na documentação contida na norma da Petrobrás N-2301 e em outros códigos e normas, que regem a qualificação do processo de soldagem utilizado em refinarias e plantas de produção brasileiras. Foram estudados em conjunto os resultados obtidos por meio de ensaios mecânicos, ensaios não destrutivos e microestruturais. Ambas as Especificações dos Procedimentos de Soldagem preliminares (pEPS), estabelecidas antes do início da soldagem dos dois processos de soldagem, foram aprovadas e qualificadas, satisfazendo as características macro e microscópicas, metalúrgicas e mecânicas da junta soldada. / A comprehensive analysis of the phenomena occurring in the base metal (MB), filler metal (FM) and the heat affected zone (HAZ) should be conducted to provide the qualification of the welding procedure, either in high-demand carbon steel oil & gas pipelines or standard factory & workshop daily, usual operation. By means of this thorough welding procedure qualification, the process will be released, whatever the ultimate goal of welding. Only after the welding procedure specification (WPS) is qualified, is possible to start any welding work, and being the norm fully observed, the process is nearly to start successfully. The present work has been elaborated to demonstrate the interaction of qualification, result analysis, tests and specification approval, by applying the following elements: tubular base metal API 5L grade B welded with Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW) and self-shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding process (FCAW-S). A tubular joint was used as sample for a welding procedure qualification studies based on technical documentation specified on Petrobras N-2301, a Brazilian standard, and any others codes and standards that rule welding qualification on refineries & production plants of this company. The results obtained through mechanical testing, non-destructive testing and microstructure were studied together. Both preliminary welding procedure specifications (pWPS) established before the welding of these two welding processes, have been approved and qualified. The support given by welding qualification record (WQR) allows the joints to be welded in production, and result in reliable weld bead that satisfy the macro & microscopic, metallurgical and mechanical characteristics.

Os aços de alta resistência e baixa liga (ARBL) utilizados em tubos para linhas de transmissão, ou seja, transferência e transporte de petróleo e gás, são especificados pela American Petroleum Institute (API) através da norma API 5L. Neste trabalho foi realizado um estudo da influência da têmpera e da nitretação no comportamento mecânico do aço API 5L X56. A microestrutura, os compostos formados com a nitretação e os mecanismos de fratura foram analisadas usando microscopia óptica, difração de raios X e microscopia eletrônica de varredura respectivamente. As amostras foram caracterizadas mecanicamente por testes de microdureza, tração, impacto e fadiga. Os resultados revelaram que apenas a têmpera promoveu modificações severas na microestrutura em relação à como recebida, formando bainita, martensita e constituinte M-A. A camada nitretada apresentou profundidade de 25 ?m e formação dos nitretos Fe3N e Fe4N. Houve aumento da microdureza, resistência mecânica com os tratamentos, juntamente com a diminuição da tenacidade e também houve um melhoramento na vida em fadiga para as duas amostras tratadas termicamente e superficialmente. Os mecanismos de fratura variaram de dúctil à frágil e em fadiga foi observado que as trincas nuclearam a partir da superfície para todas as amostras. / The high strength and low alloy steel (HSLA) used in pipeline for line transmission, there is transference and transportation of oil and gas, they are specified by American Petroleum Institute (API) through norm API 5L. In this work it was conducted a study of the nitriding and quenching influence on the mechanical behavior of API 5L X56. The microstructure, compounds made with the nitriding and the mechanisms failure were analyzed using optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy respectively. The samples were mechanical characterized by microhardness, tensile, impact and fatigue test. The results revealed that only quenching treatment promoted severe modifications in microstructure in relation to as received, making up bainite, martensite and M-A constituent. The nitriding layer showed depth of 25 ?m and formation of Fe3N e Fe4N nitrides. There was an increasing of microhardness and mechanical strength with the treatments, along with the decreasing of toughness and there was also an improvement in fatigue life for the two samples heat e surface treated. The failure mechanisms varied from ductile to brittle and in fatigue was observed that the cracks nuclear from the surface to all samples.