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Cracking simulation-based cumulative fatigue damage assessment
  • mah farag,
  • Ramy El-kady,
  • M Hammouda
mah farag
Al-Azhar University

Corresponding Author:eng.mahfarag2010@gmail.com

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Ramy El-kady
Al-Azhar University
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M Hammouda
Al-Azhar University
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Abstract

This work is an extension of applying a previously developed fracture mechanics cracking damage model to predict the fatigue lifetime of un-notched round specimens made of a ferrite-pearlite 0.4C-70/30 carbon steel in some cases of variable amplitude loading VAL. The model simulates the collective behavior of growing short fatigue cracks originating from the specimen surface roughness. Material grains of different phases, sizes and strengths are randomly distributed over the minimum circumference. Possible activities of surface cracks are predicted against loading cycles. Relevant published experimental data were utilized for comparison. The present predictions are in agreement with the corresponding experimental results.
10 Mar 2021Submitted to Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures
11 Mar 2021Submission Checks Completed
11 Mar 2021Assigned to Editor
12 Mar 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
24 Mar 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Apr 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Major
17 Apr 20211st Revision Received
19 Apr 2021Submission Checks Completed
19 Apr 2021Assigned to Editor
19 Apr 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
20 Apr 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Apr 2021Editorial Decision: Accept