Crystallographically based model for transformation-induced plasticity in multiphase carbon steels

The microstructure of multiphase steels assisted by transformation-induced plasticity consists of grains of retained austenite embedded in a ferrite-based matrix. Upon mechanical loading, retained austenite may transform into martensite, as a result of which plastic deformations are induced in the surrounding phases, i.e., the ferrite-based...

The New Transformation Meter: A new evaluation instrument for matching the market supply of vacant office buildings and the market demand for new homes

It is important to have an effective means of determining the transformation potential of office buildings that are unoccupied or are likely to become unoccupied in the near future. We need to be able to measure this transformation potential both at location and at building level, and it will be convenient to be able to carry out both a quick,...

The vacancy risk meter: An instrument for defining the lower end of the office premises market