scholarly journals Fatigue Examination of HSLA Steel with Yield Strength of 960 MPa and Its Welded Joints under Strain Mode

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Tomasz Ślęzak

The full benefits of application the high strength low alloyed steels HSLA can be achieved if the structures will be able to carry the alternate loads and fatigue cracks will not be formed, even in the vicinity of welded joints. For this reason the purpose of this study is to find and to explain the influence of different factors on fatigue crack initiation and the nature of crack propagation in HSLA steel and its welded joints. The S960QL steel and two types of welded joints were subjected to low cycle fatigue (LCF) tests at a strain mode and the received surfaces of fractures were analyzed using SEM microscope. Additionally, the microhardness measurements and the residual stress analyze in a cross-section of the joint were conducted. The maximum hardness was determined on the fusion line and more favorable hardness distribution was in the square joints than in single-V. Compiled maps of residual stresses have shown that the local orientation and values of the principal stress vector near the fusion line can influence negative the fatigue life. Finally, the square joints tested in the low cycle fatigue regime have shown a slightly higher fatigue life in comparison with single-V.

2018 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 05013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Kopas ◽  
Milan Sága ◽  
František Nový ◽  
Bohuš Leitner

The article presents the results of research on low cycle fatigue strength of laser welded joints vs. non-welded material of high-strength steel DOMEX 700 MC. The tests were performed under load controlled using the total strain amplitude ɛac. The operating principle of the special electro-mechanic fatigue testing equipment with a suitable clamping system was working on 35 Hz frequency. Fatigue life analysis was conducted based on the Manson-Coffin-Basquin equation, which made it possible to determine fatigue parameters. Studies have shown differences in the fatigue life of original specimens and laser welded joints analysed, where laser welded joints showed lower fatigue resistance. In this article a numerical analysis of stresses generated in bending fatigue specimens has been performed employing the commercially available FEM-program ADINA.


2016 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Slezak ◽  
Lucjan Sniezek

The article presents the results of research on low cycle fatigue strength of welded joints of structural steel S960QL. Two types of butt welds were analysed: I-joints and V-joints. The tests were performed under load controlled using the total strain amplitude εac. Fatigue life analysis was conducted based on the Manson-Coffin-Basquin equation, which made it possible to determine fatigue parameters. High concordance was found of the adopted description model with experimental results. Studies have shown differences in the fatigue life of the various joints analysed, wherein I-joints showed about 20-50% higher fatigue life. Fractographic tests of fatigue fractures in joints revealed the details of fatigue cracking and differences in the propagation rate of fatigue cracks.


Author(s):  
Jorge E. Egger ◽  
Fabian R. Rojas ◽  
Leonardo M. Massone

AbstractLow cycle fatigue life of high-strength reinforcing steel bars (ASTM A706 Grade 80), using photogrammetry by RGB methodology is evaluated. Fatigue tests are performed on specimens under constant axial displacement with total strain amplitudes ranging from 0.01 to 0.05. The experimental observations indicate that buckling of high-strength reinforcing bars results in a damaging degradation of their fatigue life performance as the slenderness ratio increases, including an early rebar failure as the total strain amplitude increases since it achieves the plastic range faster. In addition to this, the results show that the ratio of the ultimate tensile strength to yield strength satisfies the minimum of 1.25 specified in ASTM A706 for reinforcement. On the other hand, the RGB methodology indicates that the axial strains measured by photogrammetry provide more accurate data since the registered results by the traditional experimental setup do not detect second-order effects, such as slippage or lengthening of the specimens within the clamps. Moreover, the RGB filter is faster than digital image correlation (DIC) because the RGB methodology requires a fewer computational cost than DIC algorithms. The RGB methodology allows to reduce the total strain amplitude up to 45% compared to the results obtained by the traditional setup. Finally, models relating total strain amplitude with half-cycles to failure and total strain amplitude with total energy dissipated for multiple slenderness ratios (L/d of 5, 10, and 15) are obtained.


1977 ◽  
Vol 1977 (142) ◽  
pp. 236-244
Author(s):  
Kinichi Nagai ◽  
Mitsumasa Iwata ◽  
Kenhichiro Kurihara ◽  
Junkichi Yagi ◽  
Yasumitsu Tomita

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Fahrmann

Abstract HAYNES® 244® alloy was chiefly developed to address the need for high-strength, low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) alloys for seal rings and cases in advanced gas turbine engines. In addition to these attributes, adequate resistance to low-cycle fatigue (LCF) due to cyclic thermal and mechanical loading during service is critical for such applications. The isothermal LCF performance of commercially produced 0.5” (12.5 mm) thick, fully heat treated plate products of 244 alloy was evaluated by means of axial strain-controlled (R = −1) LCF tests covering total strain ranges up to 1.25 % (without dwells), at temperatures ranging from 800–1400°F (427–760°C). In addition, the comparative LCF performance of Waspaloy, a well-established alloy for turbine cases, was evaluated under selected, nominally identical test conditions. S-N curves were constructed and fitted by the Coffin-Manson equation, allowing the delineation of regimes controlled by the elastic and plastic response of the material. Fracture surfaces were examined in the scanning electron microscope to identify fatigue crack initiation sites and crack propagation modes. Differences between the alloys are discussed in terms of tensile strength and cyclic hardening/softening behavior. Implications for fatigue performance of these alloys under cyclic thermal loading conditions are discussed as well.


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