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Probabilistic mesomechanical fatigue crack nucleation model

Journal Article · · Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2805975· OSTI ID:445274
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  1. Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN (United States). Mechanical Engineering Dept.
A probabilistic mesomechanical crack nucleation model is proposed to link the microstructural material heterogeneities to the statistical scatter in the macrostructural response. The macrostructure is modeled as an ensemble of microelements. Cracks nucleate within the microelements and grow from the microelements to final fracture. Variations of the microelement properties are defined using statistical parameters. A micromechanical slip band decohesion model along with a Paris law crack growth model are used with first order reliability methods and Monte Carlo simulation to determine the distribution of fatigue life for the macrostructure. The modeled response is compared to trends in experimental observations from the literature.
Sponsoring Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
445274
Journal Information:
Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Journal Name: Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 119; ISSN 0094-4289; ISSN JEMTA8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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