Journal Published Online: 01 March 1994
Volume 22, Issue 2

Fatigue Crack Propagation in a Specimen with a Complicated Cross-Section; Characterization of the Stress Intensity Factor

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

In order to predict the fatigue life of machine equipment, the fatigue crack propagation law has up to now been investigated using specimens with a simple cross-section shape. In this study, a specimen with three grooves cut in the loading direction was used to clarify crack propagation and crack closure behavior at points of discontinuous change in thickness. It was found that the crack propagation curve showed a complicated variation in the vicinity of the grooves and that the variation of crack closure behavior correlated well with it. The stress intensity factor was evaluated using the calibration curve between the crack propagation rate and the effective stress intensity factor range obtained from a similar smooth specimen. Results showed that the stress intensity factor of the grooved specimen was higher in front of the first groove and lower behind it, compared to the smooth specimen. As the crack crossed the first groove, the crack propagation rate exhibited a local maximum as a function of the maximum value of stress intensity factor.

Author Information

Makabe, C
University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
Kaneshiro, H
University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
Yara, H
University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
Pages: 7
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Stock #: JTE12640J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12640J