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Research an account of an engineering component that has failed from fatigue. Write up a brief
report (1 typed/2 written pages) containing all the relevant details.
Part 2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
STRESS AMPLITUDE
(MN/m2)
CYCLES TO FAILURE
170
3.7 X 104
148
1.0 X 105
130
3.0 X 105
114
1.0 X 106
92
1.0 X 107
80
1.0 X 108
74
1.0 X 109
Make an S-N plot (stress amplitude verses logarithmic cycles to failure) using the
above data.
Determine the fatigue strength at 4 x 106 cycles of the brass alloy.
Determine the fatigue life for 120 MN/m2.
Part 4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Cite five factors that might lead to scatter in fatigue life data.
Briefly explain the difference between fatigue striations and beachmarks both in terms
of size and origin.
List four measures that may be taken to increase the resistance to fatigue of a metal
alloy.