Effects of interface degradation on fiber bridging of composite fatigue cracks
- Harvard Univ. Cambridge, MA (United States). Division of Applied Sciences
This paper presents a theoretical analysis that examines the effects of cyclic degradation of interface on fiber bridging of fatigue cracks in metal-matrix or intermetallic-matrix composites. Using fiber bridging models and crack-tip micromechanics results available in the literature, the frictional stresses on individual fiber/matrix interfaces located within the bridging zone in the wake of a fatigue crack in a SCS 6/Ti 6A1-4V composite are calculated. The results are used to demonstrate that a reduction of the interface friction stress by fatigue can lead to a decrease of the fiber bridging stress, and an increase in the near-tip stress intensity range. The consequence is that the near-tip stress intensity range and, thus, the crack growth of a bridged fatigue crack are sensitive to cyclic interface degradation and the distribution of the frictional stress within the bridged zone.
- OSTI ID:
- 6048684
- Journal Information:
- Acta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States), Journal Name: Acta Metallurgica et Materialia; (United States) Vol. 41:3; ISSN 0956-7151; ISSN AMATEB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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