Published March 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Variable amplitude fatigue crack growth behavior - a short overview

  • 1. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (India)
  • 2. Airbus Operations Ltd, Bristol (United Kingdom)
  • 3. University of Southampton, Southampton (United Kingdom)

Description

A short overview concerning variable amplitude (VA) fatigue crack growth behavior is presented in this paper. The topics covered in this review encompass important issues pertaining to both single and repeated overload transients. Reviews on transient post overload effects such as plasticity induced crack closure, crack tip blunting, residual stresses, crack deflection and branching, activation of near threshold mechanisms, strain hardening are highlighted. A brief summary on experimental trends and finite element modelling of overload induced crack closure is also presented

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
3
Series
145 refs
Journal Page Range
p. 663-673
ISSN
1738-494X

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
44015335
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Descriptors DEI
CRACKS; FATIGUE; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; RESIDUAL STRESSES; TRANSIENTS
Descriptors DEC
CALCULATION METHODS; MATHEMATICAL SOLUTIONS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; STRESSES