Influence of Cycle Frequency on Composite Fatigue Reliability,
Abstract
Variations in the degradation and subsequent fatigue reliability of laminated composite plate specimens with a center hole due to changes in cycle frequency have been identified and investigated. Boron-epoxy and born-aluminum specimens were examined, principally for stiffness and strength variations. Various combinations of stiffness and strength changes were observed as a function of cycle frequency and specimen material, including a mode wherein stiffness decreased significantly while residual strength increased. A kinetic damage model was developed and combined with a Weibull extreme value expression to attempt to represent the stochastic aspects of the fatigue process. The model shows considerable promise, especially from the standpoint of representing widely varying fatigue behavior, including the unusual stiffness drop with strength increase situation. Frequency dependence is included in the model. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0783228
Entities
People
- H. M. Turgay
- Kenneth L. Reifsnider
- Richard S. Williams
- W. W. Stinchcomb
Organizations
- Virginia Tech