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Fatigue Crack Propagation
By
J. C. Grosskreutz
J. C. Grosskreutz
1
Midwest Research Institute
, Kansas City, Mo.
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ISBN-10:
0-8031-6633-8
ISBN:
978-0-8031-6633-2
No. of Pages:
549
Publisher:
ASTM International
Publication date:
1967
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Limitations of Fatigue-Crack Research in the Design of Flight Vehicle Structures
By
R. H. Christensen
,
R. H. Christensen
1
Chief
, Structural Research Branch, Missiles and Space Systems Div., Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc.
, Santa Monica, Calif.
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M. B. Harmon
M. B. Harmon
2
Design specialist
, Vehicle Systems Branch, Missiles and Space Systems Div., Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc.
, Santa Monica, Calif.
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Page Count:
20
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Published:1967
Citation
Christensen, RH, & Harmon, MB. "Limitations of Fatigue-Crack Research in the Design of Flight Vehicle Structures." Fatigue Crack Propagation. Ed. Grosskreutz, JC. 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 : ASTM International, 1967.
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This paper surveys the current state of fatigue-crack research and the effect of this work on structural design. The subject areas discussed include: (1) fatigue-crack growth equations, (2) multiaxial strain effects, (3) temperature effects, (4) frequency effects, (5) anisotropic effects, (6) variable stress field effects, (7) fractography, (8) crack growth under random loads, and (9) critical elements and fracture modes. The current limited application of the available fatigue information to design is recognized. Practical objectives for fatigue research from the standpoint of structural design are itemized.
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