A short study of the effect of a penetrant oil on the fatigue life of a riveted joint

Abstract

This Report describes the results of laboratory fatigue tests on riveted joints, half of which had been impregnated with a water-displacing, oil-based penetrant which is commonly being used in airline service to combat corrosion. The results showed that the lives of the treated specimens were significantly shorter than those of the untreated specimens. Further work, however, would be necessary to determine the effect of the penetrant under more realistic conditions over a longer time.