This paper examines the benefits of cold expanding fastener holes at various stages of the fatigue life in a 2024-T351 low-load transfer joint. The specimens were pre-cycled to 25, 50 and 75 per cent of the baseline fatigue life of a non-expanded specimen and then cold expanded prior to cycling to final failure. The experimental test was designed to provide a close comparison with standard maintenance practices for aircraft structures and used the FALSTAFF spectrum which was derived from actual flight loading. The test results have indicated that part-life cold expansion can provide substantial improvements in fatigue life, but the actual benefit is dependent upon the degree of precycling and he length of existing cracks when the specimen is cold expanded. Additionally, tests on open hole specimens of the same material and thickness were also carried out, with attempts being made to predict the crack growth lives of these specimes.


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    Title :

    Life enhancement of fatigue-aged fastener holes using the cold expansion process


    Contributors:
    Gaerke, J (author) / Zhang, X (author) / Wang, Z (author)


    Publication date :

    2000-05-01


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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