Simulating Fatigue Propagation Life of Martensitic Steel
The linear elastic fracture mechanics equation together with that for stress intensity factor range ΔK, was used to develop a fatigue propagation life model, after substituting parameters of material constants. The model was then employed in creating simulation software which can be used at any time to generate data, make design consideration and predict response to variable loading. This...
Published at Trends in Applied Sciences Research
Volume 4
Issue 1
Pages 62 - 67
Published in 2009
O.O. Ajayi and J. Ikotun