The fatigue strength of butt-welded and plain specimens of 18(250) maraging steel plate

Fatigue tests in pulsating tension on samples of 18(250) maraging steel plate, both with and without central transverse butt welds, are reported. Tests are also described in which the weld be ad was removed by grinding. The results obtained from the plain plate, which was tested as rolled and aged, were inferior to those reported by other...