Near threshold fatigue testing
Measurement of the near-threshold fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) behavior provides a basis for the design and evaluation of components subjected to high cycle fatigue. Typically, the near-threshold fatigue regime describes crack growth rates below approximately 10{sup {minus}5} mm/cycle (4{times}10{sup {minus}7} inch/cycle). One such evaluation was recently performed by the authors for the binary alloy U-6Nb. The procedures developed for this evaluation are described in detail here to provide a general test method for near-threshold FCGR testing. In particular, we describe techniques for high-resolution measurements of crack length performed in-situ through a direct current, potential drop (DCPD) apparatus, and a method which eliminates crack closure effects through the use of loading cycles with constant maximum stress intensity.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 10136141
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-ID-112608; ON: DE93009069
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Jan 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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