Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics
45, 4, pp. 773-784, Warsaw 2007
and Applied Mechanics
45, 4, pp. 773-784, Warsaw 2007
Metal tests in conditions of controlled strain energy density
A new concept of the determination of fatigue properties was presented in the paper. Experimental procedures based on strain-life fatigue tests were developed. The total strain energy density parameter calculated during a loading cycle was applied as the control signal for fatigue testing of the specimens. The developed procedure extends the range of fatigue testing methods in the low-cycle fatigue, which should bring a new quality in the case of its use in fatigue life calculations.
Keywords: low-cycle properties; fatigue life; plastic strain energy density; elastic strain energy density