A constitutive model for creep-plasticity interaction based on dislocation dynamics

A glide-plus-climb micromechanism of dislocation evolution with the formation of subgrains is proposed for modelling of the creep-plasticity interaction (CPI). The long-range internal stress can be divided into the resistance for dislocation climb in subgrain boundaries and that for dislocation glide within grains or subgrains. Their evolution equations are then derived based on dislocation dynamics. Furthermore, a unified constitutuve model for CPI is developed from Orowan's formula. Theoretical calculations on the basis of this model show a very good agreement between the model prediction and experimental results of benchmark tests for 2 1/4 Cr-1 Mo steel at 600°C.