Abstract: A linear elastic analysis is conducted with the finite element-alternating method for quarter-elliptical corner cracks located at fastener holes. Mode-one stress intensity factors are presented ...

Abstract: Aluminum test specimens are prepared with precracked fastener holes, coldworked by means of an oversized mandrel, and then cycled to failure under constant amplitude loading. A simplified fracture ...

Abstract: This paper evaluates changes in the behavior of aircraft materials which result from aging and/or corrosion that occurs during long periods of service usage. The primary objective was to determine ...

Abstract: It is well known that there is a large variance associated with fatigue life. However, in literature little is found on the relationship between manufacturing processes and fatigue variance of ...