A cycle counting algorithm that will reduce a complex history into a series of discrete cycles is presented. The cycles determined by this technique are defined as closed stress-strain hysteresis loops of the type obtained from constant amplitude tests. Using the computer cycle counting algorithm, life predictions were made and compared with experimental results. These predictions were found to be typically within a ±3 factor of error. Also, the computer counting method was found to yield more accurate life predictions when compared to the histogram and range counting methods.
A Cycle Counting Algorithm for Fatigue Damage Analysis
Sae Technical Papers
1974 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1974
01.02.1974
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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