Fatigue life prediction model of metallic materials considering crack propagation and closure effect

Abstract

To consider the effect of crack closure on the mechanical properties of metals, the fatigue life of metal specimens is predicted based on energy dissipation model. The main feature of the model consists in considering the relationship between the total failure energy and the energy density increment. The total failure energy model considers the fatigue crack size and stress amplitude. It is assumed the energy density increment gradually decreases and tends to be stable. The influence of crack closure effect is considered. According to the law of metal fatigue characteristics, a new mathematical model for predicting fatigue life is established.