Crack propagation during Stage I, in terms of crack initiation sites and growth directions and crack branching mechanisms under fretting conditions, is investigated using both experimental and theoretical approaches. Fretting tests were conducted on an aeronautical aluminum alloy. Two crack types are observed during Stage I corresponding, respectively, to specific mode I and II conditions. Transition from Stage I to Stage II is characterized for both crack types by a crack branching towards a new propagation direction of approximately = 65 degree to the specimen surface. Specific parameters linked to mode I and II propagation driving forces are proposed. Crack location and initial growth directions during Stage I are predicted in accordance with these parameters, and are in very good agreement with experimental observations. The conditions governing the transition from Stage I to Stage II are then identified. It is shown that under fretting conditions, cracks branch along a new direction, thereby maximizing the crack-opening amplitude.


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    Title :

    Modelling of initial fatigue crack growth and crack branching under fretting conditions


    Contributors:
    Lamacq, V. (author) / Dubourg, M.C. (author)


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 13 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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