Introduction to the Strain Life Approach to Fatigue Design
Course
In Rotherham
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Location
Rotherham
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Duration
1 Day
Explore in greater detail the application of the approach in fatigue design. In addition, the course will include guidance on the provision and use of materials data. Suitable for: Design engineers seeking a sound understanding of the strain life design approach, and materials technologists seeking an appreciation of the ways in which different approaches to testing relate to the requirements of the design community.
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Start date
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Subjects
- Design
Teachers and trainers (1)
Colin Davies
Course Manager
Through project work and failure investigations covering a wide range of metal using industries (including mining, shipbuilding, civil and structural engineering, aerospace and renewable energy devices) he has gained a sound understanding of structures and their failure mechanisms, and in particular the role of fatigue. He has previously lectured on aspects of metallurgical failure investigations for the IoM3. He is currently a Senior Technologist in the Structural Integrity group of Transport Applications Department at Corus RD&T.
Course programme
This is a one day workshop intended as an optional extension to the one day ‘Introduction to Fatigue' course. It will explore in greater detail the application of the approach in fatigue design. In addition, the course will include guidance on the provision and use of materials data. There is a further optional day available: Introduction to the Fracture Mechanics Approach to Fatigue Design.
- Welcome and Introductions
- Introduction to Strain Life Approach
- Cyclic Plasticity
- Workshop: Hysteresis Loops
- Strain-Life Relationships
- Local Stresses and Strains
- Mean Stress Effects
- Workshop: Design Example (calculators required)
- Material Properties and Testing
08.45-09.00hrs Registration. 17.00hrs Finish.
Additional information
Introduction to the Strain Life Approach to Fatigue Design