Fatigue crack propagation behavior in STS304 under mixed-mode loading

The use of fracture mechanics has traditionally concentrated on crack growth under an opening mechanism. However, many service failures occur from cracks subjected to mixed-mode loading. Hence, it is necessary to evaluate the fatigue behavior under mixed-mode loading. Under mixed-mode loading, not only the fatigue crack propagation rate is of importance, but also the crack propagation direction. In modified range 0.3≤a/W≤0.5, the stress intensity factors (SIFs) of mode I and mode II for the compact tension shear (CTS) specimen were calculated by using elastic finite element analysis. The propagation behavior of the fatigue cracks of cold rolled stainless steels (STS304) under mixed-mode conditions was evaluated by using K_I and K_II(SIFs of mode I and mode II). The maximum tangential stress (MTS) criterion and stress intensity factor were applied to predict the crack propagation direction and the propagation behavior of fatigue cracks.     

30Cr2Ni4MoV转子钢II型裂纹的疲劳扩展行为

材料疲劳裂纹扩展(Fatigue crack propagation,FCP)速率是表征材料抗疲劳破坏的重要力学性能指标,是对核反应堆工程、化工、航空、航天、高铁等关键工程进行结构完整性评价的重要依据。采用Arcan试样对30Cr2Ni4MoV转子钢的II型裂纹疲劳扩展行为进行研究,结合已有裂纹扩展方向预测准则对II型裂纹疲劳扩展方向进行预测,结果表明,最大周向应力准则可以较好地预测II型裂纹疲劳扩展方向。采用紧凑拉伸(Compact tension,CT)试样获取30Cr2Ni4MoV转子钢的I型裂纹疲劳扩展速率,对比I型裂纹和II型裂纹的疲劳扩展试验获得的FCP速率与J积分范围关系趋势,二者较为接近。针对30Cr2Ni4MoV转子钢,依据Arcan试样获得的II型裂纹疲劳扩展速率试验结果可用于结构裂纹扩展剩余寿命的预测。     

基于声发射技术的金属高频疲劳监测

采用声发射技术监测高频疲劳条件下金属材料裂纹的扩展。介绍了如何运用软硬件处理的方法，从采集到的信号中分离出裂纹扩展的声发射信号。从处理后的声发射信号与观察得到的裂纹扩展对比来看，声发射参数的变化能够有效地反映材料疲劳裂纹扩展的过程，并且能更早地发现试样内部微小裂纹的变化。通过试验，得出了紧凑拉伸试样在裂纹稳定扩展阶段声发射信号能量率与应力强度因子幅值之间的关系式。     

声发射技术在疲劳裂纹检测中的应用

主要讨论了声发射技术应用于疲劳裂纹的检测.根据疲劳裂纹的信号特征及测试场合,选用合适的疲劳裂纹检测方法,结合板簧疲劳裂纹试验机上的实验分析,得出声发射技术应用于疲劳裂纹检测的优势.     

钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命预测研究*

钢丝微动疲劳过程中,钢丝裂纹萌生特性直接影响其裂纹扩展特性,进而制约钢丝微动疲劳寿命,因此开展钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命预测研究具有重要意义。基于有限元法、摩擦学理论和断裂力学理论,运用Smith-Watson-Topper（SWT）多轴疲劳寿命准则建立考虑磨损的钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命预测模型,基于多种不同的钢丝疲劳参数估算方法对钢丝的微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命进行了预测,并探究接触载荷、疲劳载荷、交叉角度及钢丝直径等微动疲劳参数对钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命的影响规律。结果表明：基于中值法的预测结果最接近实际值;在微动疲劳过程中,钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命主要与接触载荷和疲劳载荷相关。通过引入微动损伤参数建立简化的适用于钢丝绳的钢丝微动疲劳裂纹萌生寿命预测模型,通过与考虑磨损的预测模型计算结果进行对比验证了该模型的准确性。     

Fatigue crack propagation behavior at a notch for needled C/SiC composite under tension-tension loading

Fatigue test of a needled C/SiC composite with a notch under tension-tension cyclic loading was completed, and the main fatigue crack propagation curve of the needled composite was obtained by the in situ observation of the fatigue process. By analyzing the influence of the failure number and distribution on the tensile loading subjected by 0° fiber bundles, the relationship between the main fatigue crack propagation and the distribution of 0° fiber bundles in the needled composite was established. By observing the fracture microstructure (especially the distribution of 0° fiber bundles) of the needled composite through scanning electron microscopy, the reasons for the varying fatigue resistance of different notched specimens were also explained. In addition, acoustic emission (AE) was also used to analyze the AE energy characteristics during the fatigue crack propagation process of the needled composite.

     

Acoustic emission monitoring and failure mechanism analysis of rolling contact fatigue for Fe-based alloy coating

The aim of present study is to monitor rolling contact fatigue (RCF) behavior and analyze failure mechanism of the coating by acoustic emission (AE) technology. The results show that AE amplitude and counts are sensitive to RCF damage process, and variation regularities are different during different damage stages. Spalling is the key failure mode. RCF damage process is composed of five stages, such as elastic deformation, plastic deformation, crack initiation and propagation, crack stable growth, and unstable growth. Fatigue cracks are liable to initiate and grow along the direction of defects within the coating, such as pores and cracks.     

Fretting fatigue crack initiation lifetime predictor tool: Using damage mechanics approach

Fretting fatigue is a combination of two complex mechanical phenomena. Fretting appears between components that are subjected to small relative oscillatory motions. Once these connected components undergo cyclic fatigue load, fretting fatigue occurs. In general, fretting fatigue failure process can be divided into two main portions, namely crack initiation and crack propagation. Fretting fatigue crack initiation characteristics are very difficult to detect because damages such as micro-cracks are always hidden between two contact surfaces.In this paper Continuum Damage Mechanics (CDM) approach in conjunction with Finite Element Analyses (FEA) is used to find a predictor tool for fretting fatigue crack initiation lifetime. For this purpose an uncoupled damage evolution law is developed to model fretting fatigue crack initiation lifetime at various fretting condition such as contact geometry, axial stress, normal load and tangential load. The predicted results are validated with published experimental data from literature.     

Fretting fatigue crack initiation and propagation behavior of Inconel 690 alloy

Several studies have been conducted on the fretting fatigue limit characteristics of Inconel alloy tube material used in steam generators of nuclear power plants. Nevertheless, additional research on fretting fatigue crack initiation and propagation behavior is necessary in order to evaluate its fretting fatigue life more accurately. In this study, crack growth tests of fretting fatigue are conducted, and the characteristics of fatigue crack initiation and propagation are analyzed on Inconel 690 alloy. Also, plain fatigue crack growth tests are performed on the same material, and the results are compared with those of fretting fatigue crack growth tests. From both of the plain and fretting fatigue crack growth test results, the ΔK-da/dN diagrams are obtained and the crack growth rates are compared. It is found that the crack growth rate for fretting fatigue tests is faster than that for plain fatigue tests under a certain value of DK. However, over this value of DK, the crack growth rate for fretting fatigue tests becomes slower than that for plain fatigue tests due to debris which is produced by fretting and trapped in the propagated cracks. Finally, the fracture surfaces examined by an optical microscope, and the initiation angles of the oblique cracks are determined under various applied stresses. Also, the microstructure of the fracture surfaces is observed by a Scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Fracture mechanics approach to fretting fatigue and problems to be solved

A large number of research works have been devoted to fretting fatigue from both mechanical and metallurgical viewpoints. In the present paper, fracture mechanical approaches for evaluating fretting fatigue life and strength have been briefly reviewed. Furthermore, a new approach based on a singular stress field near the contact edge and on fracture mechanics has been proposed. The directions of crack initiation and propagation as well as fretting fatigue life, which have coincided with the experimental results, could be estimated according to the new approach, in which singular stress near the contact edge and mixed mode crack growth have been taken into consideration. In the application of the new method to predict the fretting fatigue behavior, there are still several problems to be clarified, which have also been discussed in detail.     

Characterization of friction-induced local convex topography under dual-rotary fretting

Dual-rotary fretting (DRF) is a complex fretting wear mode combining torsional fretting with rotational fretting. Two different typical friction-induced convex topographies (Type I and Type II) in contact area were showed, which are under the control of torsional and rotational fretting components, respectively. To investigate their evolution characteristics and formation mechanism, the convex topographies were analyzed by SEM, XPS, a nano-hardness tester and surface profilometry, etc. The results show that the convex topographies significantly depended on the test parameters and environmental conditions. The initiation and propagation of fretting fatigue cracks were found related with the convex topography under the fretting wear.     

Fretting fatigue behaviour of Ti–6Al–4V alloy under plane bending stress and contact stress

Fretting fatigue tests for Ti–6Al–4 V alloy were conducted by use of the plate fatigue specimen with bolt-tightened shoe on both sides of the plate. It was clarified that the repeated bending stress at the contact area where fretting fatigue failure starts linearly decreased as stress over the contact area increased. Fretting fatigue crack starts from the pit where stress concentrate. The pit initiates when fretting debris were removed from the surface striation formed due to the contact slip movement. The fretting fatigue crack initiation mode was transgranular, while the fretting fatigue crack propagation mode was striation.     

Fretting fatigue analysis using a fracture mechanics based small crack growth prediction method

A complete life model for the nucleation and growth of a fretting fatigue crack has been developed. The nucleation of a fretting crack is predicted by superimposing the crack growth rate experienced under fretting conditions onto S–N fatigue data for the alloy. The growth model utilizes small crack growth rate data and a fretting fatigue stress intensity factor to account for the small crack sizes and higher stresses experienced under fretting fatigue conditions. The development of the propagation model within the established fatigue crack growth code AFGROW allows this approach to be readily used by members of the aerospace industry.     

Fatigue features study on the crankshaft material of 42CrMo steel using acoustic emission

Crankshaft is regarded as an important component of engines, and it is an important application of remanufacturing because of its high added value. However, the fatigue failure research of remanufactured crankshaft is still in its primary stage. Thus, monitoring and investigating the fatigue failure of the remanufacturing crankshaft is crucial. In this paper, acoustic emission (AE) technology and machine vision are used to monitor the four-point bending fatigue of 42CrMo, which is the material of crankshaft. The specimens are divided into two categories, namely, pre-existing crack and non-preexisting crack, which simulate the crankshaft and crankshaft blank, respectively. The analysis methods of parameter-based AE techniques, wavelet transform (WT) and SEM analysis are combined to identify the stage of fatigue failure. The stage of fatigue failure is the basis of using AE technology in the field of remanufacturing crankshafts. The experiment results show that the fatigue crack propagation style is a transgranular fracture and the fracture is a brittle fracture. The difference mainly depends on the form of crack initiation. Various AE signals are detected by parameter analysis method. Wavelet threshold denoising and WT are combined to extract the spectral features of AE signals at different fatigue failure stages.     

Comments on the limitation of the Reynolds equation for porous thrust bearings

Fractographic studies have been conducted on fretting fatigue test specimens made of 7075-T7351 aluminum alloy. Growth rates of fretting fatigue cracks as determined from striation spacings were much higher than would be expected for this alloy based on the cyclic stresses alone. The results indicate that in the early stages of crack growth fretting acts to increase the effective stress intensity factor range, thus greatly accelerating crack propagation rates. However, a full understanding of the early stages of fretting crack growth will also depend upon knowledge of the behavior of short (about 100 μm) fatigue cracks in general.     

钛合金燕尾榫结构在不同疲劳载荷下的断口分析

对TC11钛合金燕尾榫连接结构在低周和高低周复合载荷作用下的断口特征进行了分析.结果表明:在微动环境下,微动磨损面上有表面金属掉块和不均匀的磨损擦伤,磨损表面出现腐蚀坑以及损伤区呈现层状及山丘状的塑性变形;在高低周复合载荷情况下,疲劳源处疲劳辉纹呈现以河流花样为主的复杂疲劳条纹,在裂纹扩展阶段,河流花样比较杂乱,裂纹扩展方向相对无序,每个低周周期中的疲劳台阶也不明显.     

基于小波能谱系数的风力机疲劳裂纹特征

提出了风力机叶片裂纹扩展声发射信号的优化小波重分配尺度谱及小波能谱系数相结合的分析法。基于Shannon熵理论计算裂纹扩展声发射信号的重分配尺度谱小波基函数带宽参数,得到最适合裂纹声发射信号的Morlet小波基函数。用优化后的小波基函数计算重分配尺度谱,获得裂纹扩展特征成分在时间尺度平面的高幅值能量分布,利用特征能谱系数表征其重分配尺度谱的特征。实验结果表明,该方法有良好的时频聚集性和抗噪能力,实现了风力机叶片裂纹扩展声发射信号的时频特征提取,得到了能谱系数作为特征向量表示信号特征。该方法可用来实现风力机叶片在复杂环境中的模式识别。     

The metallographic characteristics of fatigue cracks in the titanium alloy IMI829 at 400°C and 600°C

High temperature fatigue tests under fluctuating axial tension were carried out on the alloy in the fully heat treated condition, the microstructure consisting of a β matrix containing colonies of aligned α-platelets. Fatigue cracks were initiated by fretting at temperatures of 400°C and 600°C. A detailed metallographic examination has been made of the fretted region and the resulting fatigue crack and these characteristics have been related to the microstructure of the alloy. At test temperatures of 400°C the fatigue cracks initially propagated at right angles to the α-platelets but where their orientation was unfavourable, propagation also occurred parallel to the α-platelets. At test temperatures of 600°C the initial direction of crack propagation was independent of the microstructure.     

微动疲劳寿命的估算方法研究

着重分析了零构件由于微动磨损而造成的疲劳失效机制 ,说明了在这种微动疲劳模式下疲劳寿命的组成情况 ,用门槛值应力公式估算了当磨蚀坑根部萌生扩展性裂纹时蚀坑的临界深度尺寸 ,并分析了微动裂纹尖端的应力强度因子 ,得出了计算微动裂纹萌生尺寸的表达式 ,最后用上述方法计算了螺纹联接件的微动磨损寿命与裂纹萌生尺寸 ,用局部应力应变法计算了微动裂纹的萌生寿命 ,所得到的估测寿命与试验值相符 ,由此可见 ,该微动疲劳寿命的估测方法是合理的、有效的     

裂纹扩展过程中电磁谐振疲劳试验系统动态特性分析*

电磁谐振疲劳裂纹扩展试验系统是一种工作在谐振状态下测试金属材料断裂特性的试验装置,要求在裂纹扩展过程中精确跟踪系统的固有频率和控制试验载荷,为达到这一目的,需要对裂纹扩展过程中系统的动态特性进行精确的分析。据此,建立3自由度有阻尼电磁谐振疲劳试验振动系统的数学模型,采用ANSYS有限元法计算CT紧凑拉伸试件的刚度,研究不同材料试件刚度、系统固有频率,试验载荷幅频曲线、共振振幅在裂纹扩展过程中的变化规律,并进行相关试验,试验结果表明：系统固有频率计算值与试验测量值之间的最大偏差为1.9 Hz;系统动态特性仿真结果与试验结果能够较好地吻合。该研究结果为电磁谐振式疲劳试验载荷的高精度控制提供了理论依据。