Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science · 1973 · 28 citations · 4 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsStructural MaterialsFatigueFracture MechanicsFracture PropagationStrength Of MaterialsStress AnalysisStress-strain BehaviorCrack PropagationCrack Propagation AnalysisFatigue AnalysisFatigue Crack GrowthFatigue Crack InitiationFatigue Crack PropagationStress Intensity FactorThreshold Stress Intensity Factor
A new technique is described for determining the critical stress intensity factor required for fatigue crack propagation to occur. It enables data to be obtained more rapidly and with fewer testpieces than existing techniques. Initial results obtained for En 3A mild steel are in excellent agreement with published data.
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