Uncovering the cause of ratcheting and low-cycle fatigue (1.2 Solid Mechanics)

Abstract

The objective of the project is to advance the fundamental understanding of the Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) under multiaxial loadings using a novel modeling framework. The key innovation is that the formulation will be expressed in the 3-D strain space and will account for gradual accumulation of both plastic strains and damage. The PI plans to use a new interpretation and a new model for low cycle fatigue behavior based on recent research done by the PI that has uncovered the link between certain macroscopic properties of a given material and the type of plastic axial strains (elongation or contraction) that develop. It is proposed to develop a three-dimensional strain-rate based formulation that will accurately model the plastic behavior and incorporate damage and its evolution under cyclic loadings.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jan 12, 2017
Source ID
W911NF1610159

Entities

People

  • Oana Cazacu

Organizations

  • Army Contracting Command
  • United States Army
  • University of Florida

Tags

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Space