uniform loading
Johannes Diller, M.Sc.
Munich, 02.05.2019
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Topic 1: Crack Propagation Testing
Conduct crack propagation tests of additive manufactured samples of AlSi10Mg (4046). Compare the results
to wrought 6082 T6 samples
To-Do:
Conduct tests
Analyse results
Compare results to wrought 6082 T6 samples from literature
To-Do:
Differences of manufacturing methods regarding material and microstructure
Closer investigations on porosity effects
Compare results to wrought 6082 T6 samples
Find SN Curves for both manufacturing methods
Compare SN curves
Sources: Iturrioz, Selective laser melting of AlSi10Mg alloy: influence of heat treatment condition of
mechanical properties and microstructure
To-Do:
Work out small summaries for several surface treatment methods with focus on their effects
on the material (highlight the effects on fatigue behaviour)
Analyse these effects
Compare the different treatments (also regarding fatigue design)
• Introduction
• Load types
• Deterministic
• Stochastic
• Counting Algorithms
• Basics
• One - parametric
• Two – parametric
Source: Scheer, Failed Bridges, Case Studies, Causes and Damages, 2010
Both concepts are based on S-N-curves (Wöhlerlinie) and the Miner rule.
In order to use this rules, it is necessary to describe load histories with collectives using counting
methods.
• Introduction
• Load types
• Deterministic
• Stochastic
• Types of Counting Algorithms
• One - parametric
• Two – parametric
Stochastic load
No reliable load prediction is possible
No mathematical functions are available
-> you need statistics and probabilistic cacluclations
Note: Establishing stochastic relevant fatigue loading models was long time part of
research (e.g. wind, explosions, earthquakes)
Mean Stress
Measured
Variable
Time
Time
Time
→ Count Maxima (or Minima)
Stress Collective
Pro:
• Results are on the safe side (maxima)
• Simple, easy to apply
Cumulative Frequency
Contra:
• Different results for maxima and minima counting
• Old, used in times without a computer
• Not recommended for life estimations
Time
→ Count the number of level crossings
Stress Collective:
Pro:
• Good for comparison to other load time sequences
• Number of maximum and minium values can be
estimated easily
Frequency of crossings
Contra:
No information about amplitude
Not recommended for life estimations
Time
Stress Collective:
Contra:
Different results for positive and negative slopes
Procedure not recommended
Cumulative Frequency
Time
→ Chose Max/Min and start counting classes until next Min/Max
→ Continue counting until next Max/Min
→ Classes with same number (size and mean stress) from postive and negative slope form a pair
Stress Collective:
Pro: No Residuum
• Recommended for Life estimations
• Amplitudes and cumulative frequency are
considered the most important factors
Contra: Cumulative Frequency
• Absolute value (max., min., mean) is not
taken into account
Initial Loading
Reloading
Load
• After closing the hysteresis, which started Initial loading
on the initial loading curve (Path 1-2-1),
the stress strain path follows the initial time
loading curve
Memory 2: reloading
• After closing path 4-5-4, the stress strain
path follows the reloading curve
Memory 3:
• The stress strain path is continued on the Initial loading
initial or reloading curve (path 6-7)
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