ISSN: 1546-962X
Published Online: 8 September 2009
Page Count: 10

Fatigue Crack Growth Simulation in Components with Random Defects

Shirani, M.
Dept. of Engineering Design and Materials, Norwegian Univ. of Science and Technology,

Härkegård, G.
Dept. of Engineering Design and Materials, Norwegian Univ. of Science and Technology,

(Received 19 May 2009; accepted 5 August 2009)

Abstract

The three dimensional distribution of defects within a fatigue specimen cut from a large spheroidal graphite cast iron component has been obtained by X-ray computed tomography. This distribution has been used as input for a fatigue assessment postprocessor for the calculation of fatigue life distribution in cast components.

Keywords:
spheroidal graphite cast iron, fatigue, casting defects, X-ray computed tomography, fatigue assessment postprocessor

Paper ID: JAI102542
DOI: 10.1520/JAI102542
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