THE ROLE OF FRACTURE TOUGHNESS AND RESIDUAL STRESSES IN THE FATIGUE AND FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF LARGE THICK-WALLED PRESSURE VESSELS,
Abstract
Summarized are the results of an investigation into the fatigue and fracture behavior of large thick-walled cylinders identical in configuration to a 175mm cannon tube. Crack growth rates and fatigue life data are presented for materials of three strength levels and different fracture toughness levels. The effects of autofrettage were examined and found to improve the fatigue life significantly. This improvement in life is shown to be the result of retardation of the fatigue crack growth rate at small crack depths. This observation, along with the relationship between fracture toughness, critical crack depth and fracture mode, is interpreted in terms of recent advancements in the application of fracture mechanics to the case of a cylinder under internal pressure. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0713519
Entities
People
- Albert N. Reiner
- Joseph F. Throop
- Thomas E. Davidson