Prediction of variation in critical current with applied tensile/bending strain of Bi2223 composite tape from tensile stress-strain curve

Abstract

An approach to predict the variation in critical current with applied tensile/bending strain of Bi2223/Ag/Ag alloy composite tapes from the tensile stress-strain curves was presented. Three different fabrication-route samples were used to examine the applicability of the present approach. The damage strain parameter, referring to the difference between the tensile fracture strain and residual strain of Bi2223 filaments along the sample length direction (current transport direction), was estimated from the variation in the slope of the tensile stress-strain curve. With the estimated damage strain parameter, the irreversible tensile strain for critical current was predicted, which agreed well with the experimental result in all samples. Also by substituting the estimated damage strain parameter into the core shape—incorporated model, the critical current-bending strain curve was predicted, which described satisfactorily the experimental result in all samples. The present approach could be a useful tool for prediction of critical current-dependence on applied tensile/bending strain.