A new method for ultrasonic fatigue testing of equibiaxial and pure shear cruciform specimens

2021 ◽  
pp. 106423
Author(s):  
Pedro R. da Costa ◽  
Luís Reis ◽  
Diogo Montalvão ◽  
Manuel Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Pure Shear ◽  
New Method ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue

Ultrasonic fatigue testing in the scanning electron microscope

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Söker ◽  
Michael Galster ◽  
Ulrich Krupp ◽  
Benjamin Dönges
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Scanning Electron

scholarly journals Ultrasonic fatigue testing in as-built and polished Ti6Al4V alloy manufactured by SLM

2021 ◽  
pp. 100024
Author(s):  
Pedro R. da Costa ◽  
Manuel Sardinha ◽  
Luís Reis ◽  
Manuel Freitas ◽  
Manuel Fonte
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Ti6al4v Alloy ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue

Gigacycle Fatigue of Welded Joints of Structural Materials (A Review)

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 14-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okechukwu P. Nwachukwu ◽  
Alexander V. Gridasov ◽  
Ekaterina A. Gridasova
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Structural Materials ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Material Defects ◽  
Graphite Cast Iron ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Fatigue Failures

This review looks into the state of gigacycle fatigue behavior of some structural materials used in engineering works. Particular attention is given to the use of ultrasonic fatigue testing machine (USF-2000) due to its important role in conducting gigacycle fatigue tests. Gigacycle fatigue behavior of most materials used for very long life engineering applications is reviewed.Gigacycle fatigue behavior of magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, spheroid graphite cast iron, steels and nickel alloys are reviewed together with the examination of the most common material defects that initiate gigacycle fatigue failures in these materials. In addition, the stage-by-stage fatigue crack developments in the gigacycle regime are reviewed. This review is concluded by suggesting the directions for future works in gigacycle fatigue.

A Comparative Study on Infrared Thermography during Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing of Cast Steel 42CrMo4 and Cast Aluminium Alloy AlSi7Mg

2013 ◽  
Vol 592-593 ◽  
pp. 501-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik Krewerth ◽  
Anja Weidner ◽  
Horst Biermann
Keyword(s):  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Cast Steel ◽  
Material Testing ◽  
Initiation Point ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Cast Aluminium ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Non Destructive

The present paper illustrates a comparison of infrared thermography during ultrasonic fatigue testing of cast steel 42CrMo4 and cast aluminium alloy AlSi7Mg. Against the background of different material properties (e.g. mechanical properties as well as thermal properties) the benefit of this non-destructive material testing method in terms of determining the crack initiation point and time during fatigue testing as well as crack propagation is evaluated and discussed. Moreover, correlations between fractography and infrared thermography are performed for both materials.

scholarly journals Experimental Evidence of Specimen-Size Effects on EN-AW6082 Aluminum Alloy in VHCF Regime

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4272
Author(s):  
Stefano Invernizzi ◽  
Francesco Montagnoli ◽  
Alberto Carpinteri
Keyword(s):  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
Specimen Size ◽  
Section Surface ◽  
Middle Cross Section ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue

The present paper investigates the influence of the specimen size of EN-AW6082 wrought aluminium alloy subjected to very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) tests. The hourglass specimens were tested under fully reversed loading condition, up to 109 cycles, by means of the ultrasonic fatigue testing machine developed by Italsigma® (Italy). Three specimens groups were considered, with a diameter in the middle cross-section ranging from 3 mm up to 12 mm. The stress field in the specimens was determined numerically and by strain gauge measurements in correspondence of the cross-section surface. The dispersion of experimental results has been accounted for, and data are reported in P-S-N diagrams. The decrease in fatigue resistance with increasing specimen size is evident. Theoretical explanation for the observed specimen-size effect is provided, based on Fractal Geometry concepts, allowing to obtain scale independent P-S*-N curves. The fatigue life expectation in the VHCF regime of the EN-AW6082 aluminium alloy full-scale components is rather overestimated if it is assessed only from standard small specimens of 3 mm in diameter. Experimental tests carried out on larger specimens, and a proper extrapolation, are required to assure safe structural design.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Very High Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Metals and Alloys—A Review

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Ashutosh Sharma ◽  
Min Chul Oh ◽  
Byungmin Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Crack Initiation ◽  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Simulation Studies ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Very High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Very High

We reviewed the research and developments in the field of fatigue failure, focusing on very-high cycle fatigue (VHCF) of metals, alloys, and steels. We also discussed ultrasonic fatigue testing, historical relevance, major testing principles, and equipment. The VHCF behavior of Al, Mg, Ni, Ti, and various types of steels were analyzed. Furthermore, we highlighted the major defects, crack initiation sites, fatigue models, and simulation studies to understand the crack development in VHCF regimes. Finally, we reviewed the details regarding various issues and challenges in the field of VHCF for engineering metals and identified future directions in this area.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing in the Tension-Compression Mode

10.3791/57007 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Libor Trško ◽  
František Nový ◽  
Otakar Bokůvka ◽  
Michal Jambor
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue

scholarly journals Ultrasonic fatigue testing under multiaxial loading conditions on a railway wheel

2019 ◽  
Vol 300 ◽  
pp. 18003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro R. da Costa ◽  
Henrique Soares ◽  
Luís Reis ◽  
Manuel Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Stress Ratio ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Cycle Frequency ◽  
Railway Wheel ◽  
Material Specimen ◽  
Hydraulic Machines ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ultrasonic Fatigue ◽  
Very High

Ultrasonic fatigue testing is a relative recent fatigue methodology that uses resonant principles for the induction of stress cycles in a specific designed material specimen. This experimental method can apply very high cycle frequency, the most common frequency being 20 kHz, and was created with the main purpose of studying material fatigue life in the Very High Cycle Fatigue regime between 107 and 109 cycles with a higher performance of time and energy wise in comparison to conventional servo-hydraulic machines. In this study an improvement of an already built multiaxial ultrasonic fatigue machine in the Instituto Superior Técnico laboratories was carried out to specific designed specimens and afterwards a fatigue study was made for a material of a worn-out railway wheel. The particular design of the specimen was achieved by numerical and experimental analysis based on previous experiments and components. Thermographic imaging and the application of rosette strain gauges to the main throat of the specimens were conducted in order to validate the improved specimen design and to understand the real induced stresses on the specimen. Afterwards fatigue tests were conducted for several specimens for a wide range of stresses with a stress ratio R=-1 and an axial vs shear stress ratio of around 0.58. Results were analysed and fracture analysis was also carried out.

A Note on Repeated Loading Tests on Components and Complete Structures

1950 ◽  
Vol 54 (469) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. L. Cox ◽  
E. P. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
New Method ◽  
Repeated Loading ◽  
Large Strains ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Resonance Principle ◽  
Load Tests ◽  
Loading Tests ◽  
Repeated Load

SummaryThe purpose of this paper is to describe a method for making repeated load tests and to illustrate several applications of the method.The general characteristics of fatigue testing machines operating on the resonance principle are described, with particular reference to the mode of excitation. A method of excitation different from that in common use is described, and its advantages and disadvantages are explored. Four applications of the new method are instanced.The new method proves particularly applicable to the repeated loading of complete structures and components, because it is readily adaptable to parts of awkward shapes loaded in special ways. Moreover, application of the method is not seriously restricted by large strains of the component under test, nor by moderately heavy absorption of energy by the component.Several further applications of the method to the testing of complete structures are under consideration, and the development of types of fatigue testing machines based on the same method is being explored.

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