Threshold of shear-mode fatigue crack growth in bearing steel

Hisao Matsunaga, Satoshi Muramoto, Masahiro Endo

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Abstract

Semi-elliptical shear-mode fatigue cracks were studied in SAE52100 bearing steel loaded with fully-reversed cyclic torsion combined with a static axial compressive stress. Non-propagating cracks smaller than 1 mm in length were obtained in the following two ways; (i) decreasing stress amplitude tests using notched specimens, and (ii) constant stress amplitude tests using smooth specimens. The shape and dimensions of the non-propagating cracks were investigated by a successive polishing of the specimen surface, and the threshold stress intensity factor ranges, δK IIth and δK IIIth, were estimated. The threshold values decreased with a decrease in crack size. There was no significant difference between δK IIth and δK IIIth. Wear on the crack surfaces during crack-growth was inferred by a change in microstructure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th European Conference on Fracture 2008
Subtitle of host publicationMultilevel Approach to Fracture of Materials, Components and Structures
Pages993-999
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event17th European Conference on Fracture 2008: Multilevel Approach to Fracture of Materials, Components and Structures, ECF17 - Brno, Czech Republic
Duration: Sept 2 2008Sept 5 2008

Publication series

Name17th European Conference on Fracture 2008: Multilevel Approach to Fracture of Materials, Components and Structures
Volume2

Other

Other17th European Conference on Fracture 2008: Multilevel Approach to Fracture of Materials, Components and Structures, ECF17
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityBrno
Period9/2/089/5/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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