Effect of Processing Layer on Fatigue Strength of Extruded AZ61 Magnesium Alloy

2013 ◽  
Vol 577-578 ◽  
pp. 429-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukio Miyashita ◽  
Kyohei Kushihata ◽  
Toshifumi Kakiuchi ◽  
Mitsuhiro Kiyohara

Fatigue Property of an Extruded AZ61 Magnesium Alloy with the Processing Layer Introduced by Machining was Investigated. Rotating Bending Fatigue Tests were Carried out with the Specimen with and without the Processing Layer. According to Results of the Fatigue Tests, Fatigue Life Significantly Increased by Introducing the Processing Layer to the Specimen Surface. Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation Behaviors were Observed by Replication Technique during the Fatigue Test. Fatigue Crack Initiation Life of the Specimen with the Processing Layer was Slightly Longer than that of the Specimen without the Processing Layer. Higher Fatigue Crack Growth Resistance was also Observed when the Fatigue Crack was Growing in the Processing Layer in the Specimen with the Processing Layer. the Longer Fatigue Life Observed in the Fatigue Test in the Specimen with the Processing Layer could be Mainly due to the Higher Crack Growth Resistance. it is Speculated that the Fatigue Strength can be Controlled by Change in Condition of Machining Process. it could be Effective way in Industry to Improved Fatigue Strength only by the Cutting Process without Additional Surface Treatment Process.

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash P Jirandehi ◽  
TN Chakherlou

Fatigue life estimation accuracy of mechanical parts and assemblies has always been the source of concern in different industries. The main contribution of this article lies in a study on the accuracy of different multiaxial fatigue criteria, proposing and investigating the accuracy of four optimized fatigue crack initiation life estimation methods—volume, weighted volume, surface and point, thereby improving the multiaxial fatigue life estimation accuracy. In order to achieve the goal, the fatigue lives of bolt clamped specimens, previously tested under defined experimental conditions, were estimated during fatigue crack initiation and fatigue crack growth and then summed together. In the fatigue crack initiation part, a code was written and used in the MATLAB software environment based on critical plane approach and the different multiaxial fatigue criteria. Besides the AFGROW software was utilized to estimate the crack growth share of fatigue life. Experimental and numerical results showed to be in agreement. Furthermore, detailed study and comparison of the results with the available experimental data showed that a combination of Smith–Watson–Topper approach and volume method results in lower error values, while a combination of Fatemi–Socie criterion and surface or point method presents estimated lives with lower error values. In addition, the numerical proposed procedure resulted in a good prediction of the location of fatigue crack initiation.


2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (4) ◽  
pp. 889-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Chan ◽  
M. P. Enright

This paper summarizes the development of a probabilistic micromechanical code for treating fatigue life variability resulting from material variations. Dubbed MICROFAVA (micromechanical fatigue variability), the code is based on a set of physics-based fatigue models that predict fatigue crack initiation life, fatigue crack growth life, fatigue limit, fatigue crack growth threshold, crack size at initiation, and fracture toughness. Using microstructure information as material input, the code is capable of predicting the average behavior and the confidence limits of the crack initiation and crack growth lives of structural alloys under LCF or HCF loading. This paper presents a summary of the development of the code and highlights applications of the model to predicting the effects of microstructure on the fatigue crack growth response and life variability of the α+β Ti-alloy Ti-6Al-4V.


2013 ◽  
Vol 577-578 ◽  
pp. 421-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryuichiro Ebara ◽  
Yuya Miyoshi

Ultrasonic Corrosion Fatigue Tests were Conducted for SUS329J3L in Air and 3%NaCl Aqueous Solution. Reduction of Giga-Cycle Corrosion Fatigue Strength was 12.5%. Corrosion Pit was Observed on Corrosion Fatigue Crack Initiation Area. Striation was Predominantly Observed on Crack Propagation Area both in Air and 3% Nacl Aqueous Solution. it can be Concluded that the Reduction of Corrosion Fatigue Strength of SUS329J3L is due to the Corrosion Pit Formation at Corrosion Fatigue Crack Initiation Area.


Author(s):  
K. S. Chan ◽  
M. P. Enright

This paper summarizes the development of a probabilistic micromechanical code for treating fatigue life variability resulting from material variations. Dubbed MicroFaVa (Micromechanical Fatigue Variability), the code is based on a set of physics-based fatigue models that predict fatigue crack initiation life, fatigue crack growth life, fatigue limit, fatigue crack growth threshold, crack size at initiation, and fracture toughness. Using microstructure information as material input, the code is capable of predicting the average behavior and the confidence limits of the crack initiation and crack growth lives of structural alloys under LCF or HCF loading. This paper presents a summary of the development of the code and highlights applications of the model to predicting the effects of microstructure on the fatigue crack growth response and life variability of the α + β Ti-alloy Ti-6Al-4V.


2004 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanyao Jiang ◽  
Miaolin Feng

Fatigue crack propagation was modeled by using the cyclic plasticity material properties and fatigue constants for crack initiation. The cyclic elastic-plastic stress-strain field near the crack tip was analyzed using the finite element method with the implementation of a robust cyclic plasticity theory. An incremental multiaxial fatigue criterion was employed to determine the fatigue damage. A straightforward method was developed to determine the fatigue crack growth rate. Crack propagation behavior of a material was obtained without any additional assumptions or fitting. Benchmark Mode I fatigue crack growth experiments were conducted using 1070 steel at room temperature. The approach developed was able to quantitatively capture all the important fatigue crack propagation behaviors including the overload and the R-ratio effects on crack propagation and threshold. The models provide a new perspective for the R-ratio effects. The results support the notion that the fatigue crack initiation and propagation behaviors are governed by the same fatigue damage mechanisms. Crack growth can be treated as a process of continuous crack nucleation.


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