Mechanisms of Corrosion Fatigue in High Strength I/M (Ingot Metallurgy) and P/M (Powder Metallurgy) Aluminum Alloys.
Abstract
High strength aluminum alloys are employed extensively in the primary structure of current and projected Air Force and civilian aircraft. The service lives and reliability of these aircrafts depend to a great extent on the corrosion fatigue resistance of the structure alloys. Significant efforts are underway to develop powder metallurgy (P/M) alloys that would provide improved corrosion fatigue resistance along with improvements in other mechanical properties. The objective of this study is to understand the chemical and metallurgical aspects of environmental assisted fatigue crack growth (or corrosion fatigue) that can serve (1) as a basis for guiding the development of new and improved alloys, and (2) as a basis for developing rational design procedures for service life predictions. A coordinated fracture mechanics, surface chemistry and materials science approach is used. The research is being performed by Lehigh University with technical support by McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA130041
Entities
People
- P. S. Pao
- Robert P. Wei
Organizations
- Lehigh University