Applied and residual lattice strains were determined by neutron diffraction
during a tensile test of a weakly textured austenitic stainless steel and
were compared to the predictions of a self-consistent polycrystal deformati
on model. Parallel to the tensile axis the model predictions are generally
within the resolution of the diffraction measurements, but perpendicular to
the tensile axis discrepancies are noted. Discrepancies between model and
measurements were greater for the residual lattice strains than during load
ing. It is postulated that this is because the model does not predict rever
se plasticity during unload. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights rese
rved.