Environmental Effects on Fatigue Behavior of Metals.
Abstract
Advances in our knowledge of the influence of environment on fatigue properties in recent years are reviewed. Much of this has occurred as a result of increased activity in development of water and gas nuclear reactors, heat transfer systems, and offshore structures. Effects of both aqueous and gaseous environments on crack initiation and propagation as well as fatigue life in principally steels, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys are discussed including the role of environmental factors such as electrochemical potential, solution chemistry, gaseous species, and temperature. Mechanical factors such as frequency and loading waveform are also important in the response of material behavior to environment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA097546
Entities
People
- K. Sadananda
- P. Shahinian
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory