Holographic measurement of the elastic–plastic boundary surrounding cold-expanded holes

Abstract

Abstract

Experimental measurements of the elastic—plastic boundary surrounding split-sleeve cold-expanded holes in 7075-T651 aluminum were made using the technique of holographic interferometry. The levels of expansion investigated ranged from 1.5 per cent to 8.4 per cent. The experimentally determined elastic—plastic boundaries were compared with several theoretical predictions. The experimental results were also compared with the experimental results from another investigation of a similar process. Predictions of the elastic—plastic boundary based on the Hoffman—Sachs theory agreed with the experimental results for levels of cold expansion over the range 1.5—3 per cent expansion. The experimental results of this investigation predicted larger elastic—plastic boundaries than those measured in a separate investigation. Possible explanations for the differences are discussed.