Cast Aluminum Structures Technology (CAST) Structural Test and Evaluation (Phase V). Part II. Fatigue and Fracture Properties of Cast Aluminum Bulkheads

Abstract

The fatigue and fracture properties of four cast A357-T6 aluminum alloy bulkheads were investigated. Constant amplitude fatigue, crack growth, and fracture-toughness specimens were excised from the bulkheads for this purpose. The data obtained from these specimens confirmed the assumed properties used in the durability and damage tolerance analyses of the bulkhead.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087336

Entities

People

  • Christian K. Gunther

Organizations

  • Boeing Military Aircraft

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Bulkheads
  • Cycles
  • Damage Tolerance
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Heat Treatment
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Resilience
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Toughness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.