Mesoscale simulation of recrystallization textures and microstructures

The paper presents mesoscale simulations of textures and microstructures fo rmed during recrystallization. It gives an overview of the method and demon strates how microstructure and texture simulations can be performed by inco rporating realistic input data for the boundary character and for the initi al deformation microstructure. Particular attention is placed on the simula tion of primary static recrystallization in a deformed aluminum polycrystal on the basis of crystal plasticity finite element data. Various nucleation scenarios are discussed also with respect to macroscopic effects such as f riction and shear localization.