Graduate Research School Available Projects Effect of pre-strain on constant amplitude and variable amplitude low cycle fatigue life

Effect of pre-strain on constant amplitude and variable amplitude low cycle fatigue life

Title of Project

Effect of pre-strain on constant amplitude and variable amplitude low cycle fatigue life

Advisor/s

Dr Greg Wheatley, Dr Ricardo Branco University of Coimbra

College or Research Centre

College of Science & Engineering

Summary of Project

Low-cycle fatigue tests for different pre-strain histories. Numerical modelling of pre-strain effect on cyclic response. Predict the fatigue life using fatigue parameters determined at CA with no pre-strain. Develop a mixed numerical-experimental model to predict the fatigue life.

Key Words

pre-strain; constant amplitude; low cycle fatigue

Would suit an applicant who

has a sound academic background, research experience, an interest in mechanical engineering and strong experimental and computational skills..

Updated: 05 Aug 2022