This study examined the effects of self-monitoring behavior and health locus of control on improvement in a work hardening program. The subjects included 22 male and 18 female outpatients in a hospital-based rehabilitation program. Subjects were classified as having an internal or external health locus of control, and were randomly assigned to either a self-monitoring or a non-self-monitoring group. Improvement was assessed via objective performance data and self-ratings of perceived improvement. The results indicated that individuals identified as having an internal health locus of control did not show greater gains in physical functioning or perceived improvement relative to externally oriented individuals. Additionally, those subjects participating in self-monitoring activities were no different from non-self-monitoring subjects in terms of improvement in exercise activities or perceived improvement. The results also indicated no interaction between health locus of control and the presence or absence of self-monitoring. It was suggested that other factors such as workman's compensation, pain patient characteristics, low self-concept, and severe stress may have proved more powerful influences on patient improvement than internal health locus of control or self-monitoring. It was also suggested that rehabilitation programs might benefit from creating structured environments in which patients receive frequent staff feedback and reinforcement for improvement. Monitoring small, discrete, easily attainable goals might prove more effective than monitoring mood, pain, etc. In addition, teaching specific internal health locus of control behaviors to patients may help them improve their self-concepts and progress. Further research is needed to explore the roles that pain patient personality characteristics, self-concept, and stress play in the progress of patients in a work hardening program.

Avec le développement des matériaux fonctionnels (multi-matériaux, multicouches,…), la caractérisation du comportement mécanique par des moyens macroscopiques conventionnels est devenue de plus en plus difficile. Ces méthodes conventionnelles sont donc substituées progressivement par des moyens de caractérisation multi-échelles. Parmi ces moyens, la nanoindentation, qui peut résoudre certains défis de la micro-caractérisation tels que la présence de phases indissociables, les systèmes multicouches, les revêtements ultra-minces, etc. Cet outil est devenu une technique de haute précision capable de solliciter des volumes de matière très faibles et fournir des informations riches pour la caractérisation des matériaux. Cependant, cet outil est utilisé majoritairement pour identifier les propriétés élastiques et qualitativement certains paramètres tels que la dureté, la ductilité et les contraintes internes.Ce travail de thèse s’intéresse à la caractérisation du comportement élastoplastique par nanoindentation à deux échelles : l’échelle macroscopique et l’échelle du cristal.Le premier défi de ce travail est expérimental. Il s’agit de générer des surfaces avec des propriétés représentatives de la microstructure étudiée. Ce défi est d’autant plus relevé que le matériau utilisé comme modèle est l’acier 316L très ductile et dont la surface est sensible au moindre changement. Un protocole expérimentale a été mis en place, à l’issu de ce travail, et les erreurs et dispersions de la réponse en nanoindentation introduites par les différentes étapes de génération de surface ont été quantifiés.Une base de données étendue a été mise en place, par la suite. Différentes géométries d’indent ont été appliquées à plusieurs profondeurs. Cette base de données va alimenter des stratégies d’identification inverse basée sur un couplage entre des algorithmes d’optimisation et une modélisation éléments finis de l’essai. Deux types d’algorithme ont été appliqués : Levenberg-Marquardt et l’algorithme génétique. Ce dernier est très consommateur en temps de calcul. Différents modèles EF axisymétrique et 3D ont été utilisés. Ces modèles ont été soigneusement optimisés par rapport au temps de calcul.Plusieurs stratégies d’identification ont été employées en se basant sur différentes données expérimentales issues de l’essai de nanoindentation telles que la courbe de charge-décharge, la forme de l’empreinte résiduelle et l’association de plusieurs géométries d’indent. Plusieurs modèles d’écrouissage isotrope ont été identifiés. À l’échelle macroscopique, les modèles d’écrouissage isotrope classiques ont été déterminés. À l’échelle du grain, la loi cristalline de Méric et Cailletaud a été identifiée. Les résultats obtenus ont été confrontés, à l’échelle macroscopique, à des identifications réalisées sur le même matériau à partir des essais de traction et de compression et ont montré que l’association de multiples géométries d’indentation permet de reproduire le comportement volumique du 316L avec une précision acceptable. Pour le comportement du cristal, des essais de compression de micropilliers ont été utilisé pour se procurer des données de référence à cette échelle. La comparaison montre beaucoup de dispersion dans les deux cas. En effet, certains phénomènes liés à la densité de dislocation très variables d’un grain à l’autre sont responsables de cette dispersion. Cette densité de dislocation n’est pas prise en compte, en tant que variable, dans le modèle cristallin utilisé. L’utilisation d’un modèle plus physique intégrant la densité de dislocation et son évolution permet d’améliorer ces résultats. Enfin, une nouvelle méthode d’identification a été proposée. Cette méthode est basée sur l’estimation et l’introduction de la géométrie réelle de l’indent dans le modèle EF utilisé pour l’identification. La méthode a été validée dans le cas de la pointe Berkovich et elle montre des résultats très prometteurs. / With the development of functional materials (multi-materials, multilayers, ...), the mechanical behavior characterization by conventional macroscopic methods has become progressively difficult. These conventional methods are therefore gradually substituted by multiscale characterization processes. Among these methods, the nanoindentation, this can solve certain challenges of micro-characterization such as the presence of indissociable phases, multilayer systems, ultra-thin coatings, etc. This tool has become a high-precision technique capable of testing very small volumes of matter and providing rich information for material characterization. However, this tool is used mainly to identify the elastic properties and, qualitatively, some parameters such as hardness, ductility and internal stresses.This thesis work focuses on the characterization of elastoplastic behavior by nanoindentation at two scales: the macroscopic scale and the crystal scale.The first challenge of this work is experimental. It involves generating surfaces with properties representative of the studied microstructure. This challenge is important because the material used as a model is 316L steel which is very ductile and whose surface is sensitive to small perturbations. An experimental protocol was implemented at the end of this work, and the errors and dispersions of the nanoindentation response introduced by the different surface generation steps were quantified. Then, a wide database was implemented with different indenter geometries and several depths. This database will feed inverse identification strategies based on a coupling between optimization algorithms and finite element modeling of this test. Two types of algorithm have been applied: Levenberg-Marquardt and genetic algorithms. The latter is very consumer in computing time. Different axisymmetric and 3D FE models have been used. These models have been carefully optimized with respect to computation time.Several identification strategies were employed based on various experimental databases from the nanoindentation test such as the loading-unloading curve, the residual imprint shape and the association of several indent geometries. Some models of isotropic hardening have been identified. On the macroscopic scale, classical isotropic hardening models have been determined. At the grain scale, the crystal plasticity constitutive model of Méric and Cailletaud has been identified. The results obtained were compared on the macroscopic scale with identifications carried out on the same material from the tensile and compression tests. The comparison showed that the combination of multiple indentation geometries makes it possible to reproduce the volume behavior of the 316L with acceptable accuracy. For crystal behavior, micropillar compression tests were used to obtain reference data at this scale. The comparison shows a lot of dispersion in both cases. Indeed, some phenomena related to the density of dislocation very variable from one grain to another are responsible of this dispersion. This dislocation density is not taken into account, as a variable, in the used crystal constitutive model. The use of a more physical law integrating the dislocation density and its evolution makes it possible to improve these results. Finally, a new identification method has been proposed. This method is based on estimating and introducing the real indent geometry in the FE model used for identification. The method has been validated in the case of Berkovich tip and shows very promising results.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第23195号 / 工博第4839号 / 新制||工||1756(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科材料工学専攻 / (主査)教授 辻 伸泰, 教授 奥田 浩司, 教授 安田 秀幸 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

O encruamento e a recristalização do aço inoxidável ferrítico AISI 430 com adição de nióbio e microestrutura formada por grãos grosseiros foram investigados. Os aços inoxidáveis ferríticos podem ser utilizados na indústria automotiva, por exemplo, nas partes mais quentes do sistema de exaustão de gases. Neste trabalho, três composições distintas foram investigadas, variando-se as quantidades de nióbio e de intersticiais (carbono e nitrogênio). Com o objetivo de se obter uma microestrutura formada por grãos grosseiros útil para o estudo dos efeitos de orientação, amostras dos aços laminado a quente foram recozidas a 1250?C por 2 h. Após recozimento, o tamanho de grão foi medido usando o método padrão dos interceptos lineares. Para o estudo do encruamento, as placas foram laminadas a frio entre reduções de 20% e 80%. As amostras com 80% de redução foram recozidas em temperaturas variando entre 400 e 1000?C por 15 min para o estudo da recristalização. As curvas de encruamento e de amolecimento isócrono foram realizadas mediante a determinação da variação da microdureza Vickers. A caracterização microestrutural das amostras foi realizada com o auxílio das microscopias ótica (MO) e eletrônica de varredura (MEV) no modo de elétrons retroespalhados (BSE). A macrotextura foi determinada com o auxílio da difração de raios X (DRX). A microtextura foi determinada mediante o mapeamento de amostras representativas via difração de elétrons retroespalhados (EBSD). Os precipitados presentes na matriz ferrítica dos aços laminados a quente (FSS-B) foram extraídos utilizando duas rotas distintas: eletrolítica e química. A natureza cristalográfica dos precipitados foi determinada via DRX e a morfologia foi observada com o auxílio da MEV. As microestruturas recuperadas na condição inicial consistem de grãos alongados na DL e por partículas de Nb(C,N). A textura é caracterizada por componentes típicas de laminação no centro e de cisalhamento na superfície devido às grandes reduções por passe. Após recozimento, as macrografias revelaram que os aços FSS-A e FSS-B apresentam tamanho de grão similar, enquanto que o aço FSS-C apresentou tamanho de grãos menor. Os resultados de textura apresentaram as componentes CH (centro), Goss e Brass (superfície). A laminação a frio ocorreu de forma homogênea para as reduções inferiores a 50%. A partir desta redução, regiões bandeadas surgem na microestrutura. Notou-se que existe uma relação de orientação entre os grãos originais e as regiões bandeadas de modo que volumes regulares do grão giram na DT. Esta relação também foi observada nas regiões ao redor das partículas de Nb(C,N). A textura de laminação a frio é constituída pelas fibras ? e ?. A recristalização dos aços investigados ocorre em temperaturas entre 650 e 850ºC. A partir da microtextura, não foram observadas componentes de textura associadas ao mecanismo PSN. O aço FSS-R apresentou componentes pertencentes à fibra ?, enquanto que os aços FSS-A, FSS-B e FSS-C apresentaram além da fibra ?, componentes CH e fibra η. O recozimento em temperaturas elevadas promove o crescimento de grão e a conseqüente formação das componentes CH e fibra η. / Work hardening and recrystallization behaviors of coarse-grained Nb-containing AISI 430 ferritic stainless steels were investigated. Ferritic stainless steels can be used in automotive industry in hot parts of the gas exhaust system. In this work, three different compositions were investigated varying niobium and interstitial contents (carbon and nitrogen). Aiming to obtain a useful coarse-grained microstructure for the study of orientation effects, hot-rolled samples were annealed at 1250°C for 2 h. After annealing, grain size was determined using a standard linear intercept method. Samples were cold rolled to reductions varying from 20% up to 80%. Samples after 80% cold rolling were annealed at temperatures ranging from 400°C up to 1000°C for 15 min to investigate their recrystallization behavior. Vickers microhardness testing was performed to follow hardening and softening behaviors in the samples. Microstructural characterization of the samples was performed using both light optical and scanning electron (SEM) microscopies in the backscattered electron mode (BSE). The macrotexture was determined by X-ray diffraction. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) measurements were carried out in representative samples to determine microtexture. Precipitates in hot-rolled samples (FSS-B) were both electrolytically and chemically extracted. The crystallography of precipitates was determined by X-ray diffraction and their morphology was observed using SEM. The microstructures in hot-rolled condition consist of elongated recovered grains and dispersed Nb(C,N) particles. Texture is characterized by typical rolling components in the center layer, whereas shear components appear in the surface layers. After annealing, FSS-A and FSS-B steels displayed similar grain size, whereas FSS-C displayed a finer one. The results of macrotexture show CH in the center layer and both Goss and Brass components at the surface layer. The microstructure of samples cold rolled up to reductions below 50% do not display banding. Above 50% reduction, deformation heterogeneities (bands) appear in the microstructure. The banded regions and those around coarse particles tend to rotate in TD. Cold-rolling texture displays both ? and ? fiber components. Recrystallization takes place in temperature between 650 and 850ºC. Texture due to PSN mechanism was not observed. The FSS-C steel displayed only components belonging to ? fiber, whereas FSS-A, FSS-B e FSS-C steels displayed besides ? fiber, components CH and those belonging to η fiber. Grain-growth annealing at high temperature contributes to increase CH and η fiber components.

Microtruss cellular materials have large internal surface areas and small cross-sectional strut dimensions, permitting surface modification to substantially enhance their mechanical performance. For instance, a ~400% increase in compressive strength with virtually no weight penalty can be induced by a hard anodized Al2O3 ceramic coating of only ~50 µm thickness. The present study seeks the optimal architecture of these composites by exploring three research challenges: architecture and degree of forming are interdependent due to stretch-forming, architecture and the material properties are interdependent due to work-hardening, and ceramic structural coatings add design complexity. Theoretical predictions and architectural optimizations demonstrated a potential weight reduction of ~3% to ~60% through the increase of internal truss angle for both annealed and work-hardened microtruss cores. While further validation is needed, experimental evidence in this study suggested the collapse in ceramic-aluminum microtruss composites could be considered as a mixture of composite strut global buckling and oxide local shell buckling mechanisms.

Microtruss cellular materials have large internal surface areas and small cross-sectional strut dimensions, permitting surface modification to substantially enhance their mechanical performance. For instance, a ~400% increase in compressive strength with virtually no weight penalty can be induced by a hard anodized Al2O3 ceramic coating of only ~50 µm thickness. The present study seeks the optimal architecture of these composites by exploring three research challenges: architecture and degree of forming are interdependent due to stretch-forming, architecture and the material properties are interdependent due to work-hardening, and ceramic structural coatings add design complexity. Theoretical predictions and architectural optimizations demonstrated a potential weight reduction of ~3% to ~60% through the increase of internal truss angle for both annealed and work-hardened microtruss cores. While further validation is needed, experimental evidence in this study suggested the collapse in ceramic-aluminum microtruss composites could be considered as a mixture of composite strut global buckling and oxide local shell buckling mechanisms.

The mechanical properties of materials are usually evaluated by performing a tensile or hardness test on the sample. Tensile tests are often time consuming, destructive and need specially prepared specimens. On the other hand, there is no direct theoretical correlation between the hardness number and the mechanical properties of a material although phenomenological relationships do exist. The advantages of indentation techniques are that they are non-destructive, quick, and can be applied to small material samples and localized in fashion. Mechanical properties are typically determined from spherical indentation load-depth curves. This process is again a time consuming one and not suitable for situations where a quick assessment is required such as in the sheet metal rolling industry. In the present study, a novel method of measuring mechanical properties of the material by multiple spherical indentations is developed. A series of indentations are made on the substrate with a spherical indenter with different loads. The diameter of the indentation is related to the load applied to determine the mechanical properties of the material, namely the yield strength and the work hardening parameters. To determine the diameter of the indentation quickly, a fiber optic sensing technique is developed. An incident light beam from a semiconductor laser is coupled back into an optical fiber upon reflection from the metal surface. By measuring the diffused light power reflected from the metal surface, the diameter of the indentation is measured. The spherical indentation technique is difficult for real time mechanical property measurement of sheet metal in a processing line. Problems arise as the strip is traveling at 2,000 to 4,000 ft/min (10,000 to 20,000 mm/sec) in the processing line. As a first step in developing a process that could be implemented in a real time processing line, a preliminary study has been conducted for the prediction of yield strength by laser shock processing.

Above true strain rates of $10^4$ s$^{-1}$ FCC metals exhibit a rapid increase in strength. Understanding of the physical mechanisms behind this strength transition is hindered by the number and interdependence of candidate mechanisms. Broadly, contributions to strength can be split into `instantaneous' effects and the more permanent `structural' ones. In this thesis a series of experiments are presented which are designed to separate the two types of contribution. Chapter 2 outlines the basics of dislocation plasticity, based on the seminal works of Taylor and Orowan. It then progresses on to discuss recent experimental and theoretical work on the understanding of slip as avalanche behaviour. Chapter 3 summarises traditional modelling approaches for instantaneous strength contributions which are routinely applied below $10^4$ s$^{-1}$. It then continues on to outline a number of different approaches which have been adopted to attempt to explain and model the strength transition. Chapter 4 outlines the methods used in the earliest stages of the study: Instron and split Hopkinson pressure bar methods. Both methods are well established, and cover the majority of the range of rates under study. Emphasis is made on minimising experimental sources of error, and subsequently accounting for those which are unavoidable. Finally, the specimen material is introduced and is shown to be fit for purpose. Chapter 5 presents a set of mechanical tests of specimens at strain rates between $10^4-10^5$~s$^{-1}$. The softening of the specimens with increased temperature is observed to increase with strain rate, both in absolute terms and when normalised to the 300 K measurement for each strain rate. The observations are most easily explained if the strength transition is due to an increase in early stage work hardening, however, some anomalous behaviours remain. Chapter 6 introduces a new experimental technique; direct impact Hopkinson pressure bars, required to perform experiments shown to be necessary by the results of Chapter 5. Photon Doppler velocimetry is applied to the projectiles used in experiments, removing one of the most significant flaws of the technique, and creating a more confident basis with which to perform further experimental work. Chapter 7 presents a series of `jump tests' at ambient temperatures. Specimens are deformed at strain rates ranging from $10^{-2}$ to $10^5$~s$^{-1}$ to a fixed strain of 0.1, then reloaded to yield at a strain rate of $10^{-1}$. The yield point at reload is shown to have the same rapid upturn as seen when the specimens were deforming at high rates, providing strong evidence that the increase in strength is due to changes in the underlying dislocation structure, rather than a dynamic effect, as it remains even when the high strain rate is removed. Chapter 8 continues on from the conclusions of Chapter 7. Jump tests are expanded to a variety of temperatures and strains, to provide a more complete characterisation of metal behaviour. No dramatic change in the saturation of work hardening is observed to coincide with the increase in early stage work hardening. Chapter 9 discusses discrepancies between contemporary high rate models and recent developments in the understanding of plasticity being an avalanche process. Potential consequences of incorporating avalanche plasticity into high rate models are explored. Particular attention is paid to Brown's observation that based on quasi static observations of avalanche behaviour, the formation of dislocation avalanches will begin to fail at strain rates of approximately $10^4$ s$^{-1}$. Consequences of the progressive breakdown of avalanche behaviour are discussed with respect to the experimental observations presented in earlier chapters. In Chapter 10, we will discuss the key conclusions of the work. Finally, a number of avenues are proposed for building upon the current work both theoretically and experimentally.

O encruamento e a recristalização do aço inoxidável ferrítico AISI 430 com adição de nióbio e microestrutura formada por grãos grosseiros foram investigados. Os aços inoxidáveis ferríticos podem ser utilizados na indústria automotiva, por exemplo, nas partes mais quentes do sistema de exaustão de gases. Neste trabalho, três composições distintas foram investigadas, variando-se as quantidades de nióbio e de intersticiais (carbono e nitrogênio). Com o objetivo de se obter uma microestrutura formada por grãos grosseiros útil para o estudo dos efeitos de orientação, amostras dos aços laminado a quente foram recozidas a 1250?C por 2 h. Após recozimento, o tamanho de grão foi medido usando o método padrão dos interceptos lineares. Para o estudo do encruamento, as placas foram laminadas a frio entre reduções de 20% e 80%. As amostras com 80% de redução foram recozidas em temperaturas variando entre 400 e 1000?C por 15 min para o estudo da recristalização. As curvas de encruamento e de amolecimento isócrono foram realizadas mediante a determinação da variação da microdureza Vickers. A caracterização microestrutural das amostras foi realizada com o auxílio das microscopias ótica (MO) e eletrônica de varredura (MEV) no modo de elétrons retroespalhados (BSE). A macrotextura foi determinada com o auxílio da difração de raios X (DRX). A microtextura foi determinada mediante o mapeamento de amostras representativas via difração de elétrons retroespalhados (EBSD). Os precipitados presentes na matriz ferrítica dos aços laminados a quente (FSS-B) foram extraídos utilizando duas rotas distintas: eletrolítica e química. A natureza cristalográfica dos precipitados foi determinada via DRX e a morfologia foi observada com o auxílio da MEV. As microestruturas recuperadas na condição inicial consistem de grãos alongados na DL e por partículas de Nb(C,N). A textura é caracterizada por componentes típicas de laminação no centro e de cisalhamento na superfície devido às grandes reduções por passe. Após recozimento, as macrografias revelaram que os aços FSS-A e FSS-B apresentam tamanho de grão similar, enquanto que o aço FSS-C apresentou tamanho de grãos menor. Os resultados de textura apresentaram as componentes CH (centro), Goss e Brass (superfície). A laminação a frio ocorreu de forma homogênea para as reduções inferiores a 50%. A partir desta redução, regiões bandeadas surgem na microestrutura. Notou-se que existe uma relação de orientação entre os grãos originais e as regiões bandeadas de modo que volumes regulares do grão giram na DT. Esta relação também foi observada nas regiões ao redor das partículas de Nb(C,N). A textura de laminação a frio é constituída pelas fibras ? e ?. A recristalização dos aços investigados ocorre em temperaturas entre 650 e 850ºC. A partir da microtextura, não foram observadas componentes de textura associadas ao mecanismo PSN. O aço FSS-R apresentou componentes pertencentes à fibra ?, enquanto que os aços FSS-A, FSS-B e FSS-C apresentaram além da fibra ?, componentes CH e fibra η. O recozimento em temperaturas elevadas promove o crescimento de grão e a conseqüente formação das componentes CH e fibra η. / Work hardening and recrystallization behaviors of coarse-grained Nb-containing AISI 430 ferritic stainless steels were investigated. Ferritic stainless steels can be used in automotive industry in hot parts of the gas exhaust system. In this work, three different compositions were investigated varying niobium and interstitial contents (carbon and nitrogen). Aiming to obtain a useful coarse-grained microstructure for the study of orientation effects, hot-rolled samples were annealed at 1250°C for 2 h. After annealing, grain size was determined using a standard linear intercept method. Samples were cold rolled to reductions varying from 20% up to 80%. Samples after 80% cold rolling were annealed at temperatures ranging from 400°C up to 1000°C for 15 min to investigate their recrystallization behavior. Vickers microhardness testing was performed to follow hardening and softening behaviors in the samples. Microstructural characterization of the samples was performed using both light optical and scanning electron (SEM) microscopies in the backscattered electron mode (BSE). The macrotexture was determined by X-ray diffraction. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) measurements were carried out in representative samples to determine microtexture. Precipitates in hot-rolled samples (FSS-B) were both electrolytically and chemically extracted. The crystallography of precipitates was determined by X-ray diffraction and their morphology was observed using SEM. The microstructures in hot-rolled condition consist of elongated recovered grains and dispersed Nb(C,N) particles. Texture is characterized by typical rolling components in the center layer, whereas shear components appear in the surface layers. After annealing, FSS-A and FSS-B steels displayed similar grain size, whereas FSS-C displayed a finer one. The results of macrotexture show CH in the center layer and both Goss and Brass components at the surface layer. The microstructure of samples cold rolled up to reductions below 50% do not display banding. Above 50% reduction, deformation heterogeneities (bands) appear in the microstructure. The banded regions and those around coarse particles tend to rotate in TD. Cold-rolling texture displays both ? and ? fiber components. Recrystallization takes place in temperature between 650 and 850ºC. Texture due to PSN mechanism was not observed. The FSS-C steel displayed only components belonging to ? fiber, whereas FSS-A, FSS-B e FSS-C steels displayed besides ? fiber, components CH and those belonging to η fiber. Grain-growth annealing at high temperature contributes to increase CH and η fiber components.

Les travaux de thèse ont permis de consolider et de compléter les connaissances sur les mécanismes de déformation et les évolutions microstructurales à chaud d’un acier inoxydable austénitique 316Nb. Comprendre la variation du comportement microstructural observée sur différentes pièces obtenues par forge libre permettra de pérenniser les connaissances et d’optimiser les gammes de forgeage. Du fait d’une variabilité de l’état de recristallisation, mise en évidence sur des pièces d’essai, et de son impact sur les propriétés mécaniques, des traitements thermomécaniques simplifiés sont réalisés en laboratoire afin de comprendre la genèse de ces différents états métallurgiques. L’influence de la température, du taux et de la vitesse de déformation ainsi que de la vitesse de refroidissement après l’essai (distinction entre les mécanismes dynamiques et post-dynamiques) est tout d’abord étudiée. De multiples passes de déformation, dans des conditions isothermes et anisothermes, sont ensuite appliquées afin de suivre les évolutions post-dynamiques de la microstructure entre les passes. Le rôle du traitement thermique post-déformation sur la microstructure (recristallisation statique) est étudié. Enfin, l’effet de la microstructure initiale, en termes de taille de grains et de composition chimique, notamment la teneur en niobium en solution solide, a été considéré.La recristallisation dynamique ne domine pas l’évolution de la microstructure, de par notamment une restauration dynamique avancée et une taille de grains élevée. Néanmoins, aux hautes températures et pour de faibles taux de déformation, une migration dynamique des joints de grains conduit à la formation progressive de nouveaux grains recristallisés. La recristallisation post-dynamique est très dépendante des conditions de déformation. A composition chimique donnée, la taille de grains (dans la gamme 60 – 250 µm) affecte peu la cinétique de recristallisation dynamique et post-dynamique. L’augmentation de la teneur en niobium de la solution solide entraîne, via sans doute un effet de traînage de soluté et une éventuelle modification de l’énergie de défaut d’empilement à haute température, un retard considérable de l’apparition de la recristallisation. Au cours du traitement thermique post-déformation, l’état de recristallisation final est essentiellement dépendant de la composition chimique (teneur en niobium de la solution solide et présence de ferrite δ résiduelle). Les précipités de niobium générés dans les conditions de déformation usuelles n’ont pas d’influence directe sur la cinétique de recristallisation. / Mechanical properties and microstructure of 316Nb austenitic stainless steel may show some variability in hot forging products. This work aimed at improving knowledge about hot deformation mechanisms and microstructural evolution of this steel. Obtaining a homogeneous microstructure requires deep understanding of the hot deformation behaviour and mechanisms. In thick-walled components, both work hardening, dynamic recovery and recrystallization govern hot workability. Static and post-dynamic phenomena can induce further metallurgical evolution during interpass time and cooling. The influence of deformation temperature, strain, strain rate, cooling rate on recrystallization mechanisms has been studied by using hot torsion tests. Multiple-pass tests with isothermal and non-isothermal interpass allowed understanding post-dynamic mechanisms. Static phenomena were investigated using various annealing conditions. The effects of initial microstructural features such as grain size and chemical composition, specifically niobium solute content, on the hot deformation behaviour were eventually considered.The extent of dynamic recovery, coarse initial grain size, solute drag, and pinning of grain boundaries by fine Nb(C,N) particles strongly hinder dynamic recrystallization which does not dominate the metallurgical evolution over the range studied, in contrast to results reported on 316 steel. However, bulging of grain boundaries as a prelude to dynamic recrystallization was observed at low strains and high temperature. Grain boundary serrations progressively lead to the formation of subgrain boundaries, then of new high angle boundaries. A particular dynamic recrystallization mechanism explains progressive elimination of annealing twins. Interaction with dislocations depends on locally activated slip systems and whether they are common to both twin and parent grain. At moderate strain levels, post-dynamic recrystallization occurs by rapid growth of nuclei that depends on deformation temperature, and applied strain and strain rate. For a given chemical composition, neither dynamic nor post-dynamic recrystallization is affected by the initial grain size over the range studied. Increasing the free niobium content promotes solute drag and niobium carbide precipitation, which significantly delay recrystallization. The microstructure after annealing essentially depends on the availability of solute atoms such as niobium and on residual δ-ferrite. Nb(C,N) precipitates formed during hot deformation do not significantly influence recrystallization kinetics.