Fatigue Properties of Aluminium Alloys for Uniaxial Cyclic Loads

2014 ◽  
Vol 598 ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Ewelina Böhm ◽  
Tadeusz Łagoda
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Cyclic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Cyclic Loads ◽  
Fatigue Characteristics

The paper presents an analysis of aluminium and its alloys in terms of fatigue strength. The paper contains information in terms of cyclic fatigue tests of aluminium alloys. On the basis of available literature data, Basquin fatigue characteristics have been designated. On their basis a comparison between chosen fatigue characteristics of aluminium alloys with different chemical composition and element percentage in the substance have been done.

Determination of the Fatigue Properties of Aluminum Alloy Using Mini Specimen

2012 ◽  
Vol 726 ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Tomaszewski ◽  
Janusz Sempruch
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Material Strength ◽  
Cyclic Tension ◽  
Static Tensile ◽  
6063 Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Fatigue Characteristics

There are situations where taking normative specimens is impossible due to the dimensions of the objects investigated (e.g. extruded sections) and one of the solutions is to use mini specimens. As for non-standard specimen testing, it is essential to define the effect of size on fatigue strength. The research methodology facilitates the determination of fatigue characteristics (S-N) for EN AW-6063 aluminum alloy. The material is used to manufacture the extruded section in the process of extrusion of the material through the extruding die. The methodology assumes the geometry of the mini specimen and the normative specimen. As for the material strength identification, a static tensile test for the specimens made directly from finished elements and preliminarily strained in cycles was carried out. As a result of the cyclic material reinforcement, an increase in yield strength Re was observed, which, in turn, rejects Re as the upper criterion of the high-cycle fatigue range. The essential fatigue tests were performed based on unilateral cyclic tension (R = 0.1). The effect of size on fatigue strength was defined. Theoretically aluminum alloy non-sensitive to changes in the size of the cross-section showed a different strength in mini and normative specimens.

Thermal Fatigue Characteristics of Heat-Resisting Stainless Steel for Automotive Exhaust

2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 4944-4949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Kwon Ha ◽  
Hwan Jin Sung
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Fatigue ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Fatigue Property ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Automotive Exhaust ◽  
Load Relaxation ◽  
Temperature Ranges ◽  
Fatigue Characteristics ◽  
Efficiency And Reliability

Thermal fatigue is a complex phenomenon encountered in materials exposed to cyclically varying temperatures in the presence or absence of external load. Continually increasing working temperature and growing need for greater efficiency and reliability of automotive exhaust require immediate investigation into the thermal fatigue properties especially of high temperature stainless steels. In this study, thermal fatigue properties of 304 and 429EM stainless steels have been evaluated in the temperature ranges of 200-800oC and 200-900oC. Systematic methods for control of temperatures within the predetermined range and measurement of load applied to specimens as a function of temperature during thermal cycles have been established. Thermal fatigue tests were conducted under fully constrained condition, where both ends of specimens were completely fixed. Thermal fatigue property of STS 304 was superior to that of STS 429EM. Load relaxation behavior at the temperatures of thermal cycle was closely related with the thermal fatigue property.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Fatigue Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys and Mechanical Components Using Extreme Value Statistics and C-specimens

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1915
Author(s):  
Jungsub Lee ◽  
Sang-Youn Park ◽  
Byoung-Ho Choi
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Extreme Value ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Extreme Value Statistics ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fatigue Characteristics ◽  
Mechanical Components

In this study, the fatigue characteristics of aluminum alloys and mechanical components were investigated. To evaluate the effect of forging, fatigue specimens with the same chemical compositions were prepared from billets and forged mechanical components. To evaluate the cleanliness of the aluminum alloys, the cross-sectional area of specimens was observed, and the maximum inclusion sizes were obtained using extreme value statistics. Rotary bending fatigue tests were performed, and the fracture surfaces of the specimens were analyzed. The results show that the forging process not only elevated the fatigue strength but also reduced the scatter of the fatigue life of aluminum alloys. The fatigue characteristics of C-specimens were obtained to develop finite-element method (FEM) models. With the intrinsic fatigue properties and strain–life approach, the FEM analysis results agreed well with the test results.

scholarly journals Effects of thermomechanical history and environment on the fatigue behavior of (β)-Ti-Nb implant alloys

2018 ◽  
Vol 165 ◽  
pp. 06001 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Reck ◽  
Stefan Pilz ◽  
Ulrich Thormann ◽  
Volker Alt ◽  
Annett Gebert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Nb Content ◽  
Implant Alloys

This study examined the fatigue properties of a newly developed cast and thermomechanical processed (β)-Ti-40Nb alloy for a possible application as biomedical alloy due to exceptional low Young’s modulus (64-73 GPa), high corrosion resistance and ductility (20-26%). Focusing on the influence of two microstructural states with fully recrystallized β-grain structure as well as an aged condition with nanometer-sized ω-precipitates, tension-compression fatigue tests (R=-1) were carried out under lab-air and showed significant differences depending on the β-phase stability under cyclic loading. Present ω- precipitates stabilized the β-phase against martensitic α’’ phase transformations leading to an increased fatigue limit of 288 MPa compared to the recrystallized state (225 MPa), where mechanical polishing and subsequent cyclic loading led to formation of α’’-phase due to the metastability of the β-phase. Additional studied commercially available (β)-Ti-45Nb alloy revealed slightly higher fatigue strength (300 MPa) and suggest a change in the dominating cyclic deformation mechanisms according to the sensitive dependence on the Nb-content. Further tests in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37°C showed no decrease in fatigue strength due to the effect of corrosion and prove the excellent corrosion fatigue resistance of this alloy type under given test conditions.

scholarly journals The Effects of Notches on the Fatigue Strength of Steel Structures

2019 ◽  
Vol 279 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Pavol Juhas
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Constructional Steel ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Stress Range ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Butt Weld ◽  
Applied Loading

The paper informs about the research devoted to load–carrying capacity, fatigue strength and life–time of welded steel structures. The experimental programme comprises fatigue tests of constructional steel S380 (QStE 380 TM). In the first stage 35 specimens were tested: 9 without any weld connection, 14 with transverse milled butt weld and 12 with transverse rough butt weld. The applied loading in this stage was harmonic with constant stress range. All tests ended by fatigue failure. The second part of the research comprised the tests with block simulated loading with variable stress range. The third part applied continuous recording of stresses and strains in critical sections, that gave information about the local failure development in time. Data sets have allowed to define fatigue properties of investigated steel and degradation effects of used welds including the initiation time of remarkable changes in stress-strain stage expressed through the total kinetic energy. The degradation effects of welds on fatigue strength of structural steels were confirmed, especially it was the case of rough welds - without additional milling. Additionally, the differences in the fatigue curves inclinations were indicated that can depend on the level of fatigue strength. The applied approach gives an opportunity to analyse the effects of actual loading process and improve the methodology of judgement of fatigue strength and life-time of steel elements. Reasonable fatigue properties of this steel suggest it for using also in severe technology structures.

scholarly journals Using Fatigue Characteristics to Analyse Test Results for 16Mo3 Steel under Tension-Compression and Oscillatory Bending Conditions

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Kurek
Keyword(s):  
Compression Test ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Bending Tests ◽  
Fatigue Characteristics ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Plastic Components

In this study, 16Mo3 steel was analysed for fatigue tests under tension-compression and oscillatory bending conditions. The analysis involved a comparison of fatigue test results obtained using the Manson-Coffin-Basquin, Langer and Kandil models and the models proposed by Kurek-Łagoda. It was observed that it is possible to substitute the basic tension-compression test performed in large testing machines with oscillatory bending tests carried out on a simple, modern test stand. The tests were performed under oscillatory bending on a prototype machine. The testing of 16Mo3 steel proved that the best-known Mason-Coffin-Basquin fatigue characteristic describes the results of all of the experimental tests very well, but the model can only be used when it is possible to divide strains into elastic and plastic components. It should be emphasised here that there is no such possibility in the case of tests performed under oscillatory bending conditions. It was proven that the proposed test method can substitute the tension-compression test very well and be a much more cost efficient way to obtain LCF material fatigue properties.

scholarly journals Application of a √ area -Approach for Fatigue Assessment of Cast Aluminum Alloys at Elevated Temperature

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Aigner ◽  
Christian Garb ◽  
Martin Leitner ◽  
Michael Stoschka ◽  
Florian Grün
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Damage Mechanism ◽  
Cyclic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Cast Aluminum ◽  
Fatigue Assessment ◽  
Cast Aluminum Alloys

This paper contributes to the effect of elevated temperature on the fatigue strength of common aluminum cast alloys EN AC-46200 and EN AC-45500. The examination covers both static as well as cyclic fatigue investigations to study the damage mechanism of the as-cast and post-heat-treated alloys. The investigated fracture surfaces suggest a change in crack origin at elevated temperature of 150 ∘ C. At room temperature, most fatigue tests reveal shrinkage-based micro pores as their crack initiation, whereas large slipping areas occur at elevated temperature. Finally, a modified a r e a -based fatigue strength model for elevated temperatures is proposed. The original a r e a model was developed by Murakami and uses the square root of the projected area of fatigue fracture-initiating defects to correlate with the fatigue strength at room temperature. The adopted concept reveals a proper fit for the fatigue assessment of cast Al-Si materials at elevated temperatures; in detail, the slope of the original model according to Murakami should be decreased at higher temperatures as the spatial extent of casting imperfections becomes less dominant at elevated temperatures. This goes along with the increased long crack threshold at higher operating temperature conditions.

Effect of Pre-Strain on Fatigue Properties of NHH Rail

2004 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 1239-1244
Author(s):  
Wen Xian Sun ◽  
S. Nishida ◽  
Nobusuke Hattori ◽  
X.L. Yue
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Crack ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Fatigue Test ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Slip Lines ◽  
Propagation Behavior ◽  
Strain Process ◽  
Initiation And Propagation

In the present study, fatigue tests have been performed to study the effect of pre-strain on fatigue properties of NHH (New Head-Hardened) rail. The objectives of this study were: (1) to observe the microscopic behavior of specimens during pre-strain process, (2) to research the influence of pre-strain on fatigue strength of NHH rail and (3) to investigate initiation and propagation behavior of the fatigue crack. The results showed that plastic pre-strain decreased the fatigue strength of NHH rail; fatigue limits had no obvious variation among the different pre-strain ratios. Fatigue cracks initiated in the microscopic cracking or slip lines that were originated in the pre-strain process and propagated from these sites in the later fatigue test.

Studies on Fatigue Properties of Steel with Co-Based Alloy Hardfacing Coating

2010 ◽  
Vol 118-120 ◽  
pp. 161-165
Author(s):  
Hong Xia Deng ◽  
Hui Ji Shi ◽  
Seiji Tsuruoka ◽  
Hui Chen Yu ◽  
Bin Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Interface Failure ◽  
Coating Failure ◽  
Rotating Bending Fatigue ◽  
Stellite 12

The main task of this paper was to evaluate the influence of hardfacing technique and service temperature on the fatigue properties of heat-resistant steel X45CrSi9-3 coated with Co-based alloy Stellite 12. The results of rotating bending fatigue tests showed that at room temperature (RT), the fatigue strength of specimens welded by the acetylene gas welding (AGW) was lower than that of specimens welded by the plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW). For PTAW specimens, the fatigue strength at 500oC was much higher than that at RT. Two failure modes were presented, one was termed as the coating failure mode at RT and the other was termed as coating-interface failure mode at 500oC. The fatigue life prediction was conducted by using a modified Murakami’s model.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF CARBON CONTENT ON FATIGUE STRENGTH OF DRAWN STEEL TUBES FOR SMALL ONCE-THROUGH BOILER

2012 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
pp. 361-366
Author(s):  
DAISUKE YONEKURA ◽  
YUTA FUJIE ◽  
RI-ICHI MURAKAMI ◽  
YUKIHIRO TOKUNAGA
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Fatigue Strength ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Post Heat Treatment ◽  
Steel Tubes ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
The Difference

Tension-tension fatigue tests were performed to examine the influence of carbon content on the fatigue properties of drawn specific steel tube (STB340) with/without post heat treatment for small once-through boiler. Two different carbon content steel tubes, C =0.06 and 0.12% were prepared. The as-received, as-drawn and post drawing heat treated series for each carbon content tube were prepared for fatigue test. The hardness, grain size and residual stress were measured for each series. As a result, the fatigue strength of as-received and as-drawn series showed a small difference between C =0.06 and 0.12% specimens. However, the post drawing heat treatment series showed obvious difference in the fatigue strength. The fatigue strength of higher carbon content tubes significantly decreased by the post drawing heat treatment, whereas the decrease of fatigue strength was little for lower carbon content heat treated tubes. The difference of fatigue strength was mainly caused by the degree of relaxation of work hardening by post heat treatment.

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