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Abstract

Abstract— Computer optimization techniques were applied to the strain range partitioning method for lifetime prediction under high temperature low cycle fatigue loading. The experimental data were evaluated using a simultaneous parameter fit determination of the baseline coefficients. This approach gave good predictions whereas a more conventional method did not work. The significance of the linear damage rule and the interaction damage rule is discussed on the basis of a generalised rule containing both as special cases. This formalism was applied to a ferritic steel and a cast nickelbase‐super‐alloy. In both cases a very good agreement between calculated and measured lifetimes was found.