SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1992
STP25812S

Testing Methods in Fretting Fatigue: A Critical Appraisal

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Fatigue damage in fretting after crack formation is only initiated under very specific conditions of both amplitude and load. Experience shows, that for a given load the velocity difference between the core of the rubbing specimen and the friction pads is accommodated as amplitude increases through the three following mechanisms: 1. Elastic displacements in homogeneous rubbing solids (or first bodies) is a non-destructive process which will not alter specimen life. 2. Elastic displacements in cracked rubbing solids (or first bodies) can lead to fatigue failure. This mechanism is dangerous as it can lead to failure and thus to life reduction. 3. Shear in debris beds (third-bodies), formed by particles detached from first-bodies. In most instances, these beds protect the rubbing surfaces and prevent or at least retard crack formation and thus fatigue.

The significant drop in life observed experimentally in modified fatigue machines is noted only because the conditions which lead to Mechanism 2 above are often favored in this type of device. An original static fretting fatigue approach is proposed.

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Vincent, L
CNRS URA 447, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Collongue, Ecully, France
Berthier, Y
Laboratoire de Mécanique des Contacts, CNRS URA 856, Villeurbanne, France
Godet, M
Laboratoire de Mécanique des Contacts, CNRS URA 856, Villeurbanne, France
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Developed by Committee: E08
Pages: 33–48
DOI: 10.1520/STP25812S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5214-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1448-7