Critical Crack Depth in T-142 Track Pins.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to establish a crack depth-fatigue life relationship to aid in quality inspection parameters. A limited number of T-142 track pins with similar residual stresses were cracked to a controlled depth and fatigued until failure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148165

Entities

People

  • D. T. Ostberg
  • M. C. Padden
  • T. J. Kler

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fatigue Life
  • Identification
  • Inspection
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Monitoring
  • Notation
  • Procurement
  • Residual Stress
  • Residuals
  • Specifications
  • Stresses
  • Test Fixtures

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