SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1999
STP15759S
Description of Load Interaction Effects by the Δ Concept
SourceAn experimental study of load interaction effects in Al 7475-T7351 is presented. The crack propagation stress intensity factor, KPR, was determined after different overload sequences, also involving subsequent compression loading. The results of these experiments demonstrate that the single overload can be described by a single function, which describes the unloading process after the overload. One main conclusion is that load interaction effects are governed by residual compressive stresses in front of the crack tip, while crack closure plays a minor role.
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Lang, M
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
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Developed by Committee: E08
Pages: 207–223
DOI: 10.1520/STP15759S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5397-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-2611-4