Estimation of Residual Stress Field Uniformity when Using the Ring-Core Method

Abstract

The evaluation of residual stresses using Ring-Core method requires complex analysis of the acquired strain values. The development is based on ASTM Standard E837-08 for hole-drilling method, but the specific approach for Ring-Core is needed. The input data sets obtained from strain gage rosette are categorized by proposed uniformity test. The influence of geometric parameters of the specimen on this test and subsequently on the both uniform and nonuniform calculations is considered.