Abstract: The double ligament tensile (DLT) test was used to evaluate the tensile properties and anisotropy of a lithium-containing aluminum alloy in the three orthogonal directions of the wrought ingot ...

Abstract: This paper reviews the experimental work on the influence of variable amplitude or random loads on the mechanics and micromechanisms of fatigue crack growth. Implications are discussed in terms ...

Abstract: Plates frequently find use as connecting elements in structures built from aluminum alloys. Many structural elements employ mechanical fasteners. Design of connections necessitates that due ...

Abstract: This technical paper presents a comparative study of the fatigue strength of high-pressure composite pipes and high-pressure composite pipes containing joints. The test specimens used in this ...

Abstract: In this paper, the cyclic stress amplitude controlled high-cycle fatigue properties and final fracture behavior of commercially pure titanium (Grade 2) are presented and discussed. The material characterization was developed ...