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de Koning, A.U. (author), Henriksen, T.K. (author)Probably one of the most challenging problems in fracture mechanics is related to its application to fastener and joints. By nature, not only the quality such as material, manufacturing and mounting processes, of the fasteners are playing a role, but also the stiffness, surface conditions and geometry of the parts are to be considered. Moreover,...report 1996
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Richmond, M.J. (author), de Koning, A.U. (author)Utilising the NLR Stripyield cycle-by-cycle fatigue crack growth model a basic description of the time dependent effects associated with periods of constant load level has been added to model Fatigue-Creep interactions. An outline of the basic Creep model is given along with flow diagrams of the sub programs added to the Stripyield model. Other...report 1993
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Wanhill, R.J.H. (author)The opportunities for sustained load fracture control in spacecraft are indicated. Emphasis is given to verification by small-scale laboratory testing.report 1989
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de Koning, A.U. (author)As an introduction the practical significance of fatigue crack growth life prediction is related to the service life, the inspection period and the fracture control requirements. Then different aspects of fatigue crack growth in metallic materials are discussed in more detail. Important effects such as chemical environment, short cracks, crack...report 1987
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de Koning, A.U. (author), Liefting, G. (author)The crack opening behaviour of a fatigue crack in a centrally cracked panel was studied using a discretised version of the Dugdale and Barenblatt model. The effect of crack growth was also included. Results obtain ed for constant amplitude loading were in agreement with data reported in the open literature. The effect of application of single...report 1986
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Schijve, J. (author), Jacobs, F.A. (author)Fatigue tests were carried out on Redux and FM 123/5 bonded specimens at various stress levels, temperatures (RT to 65 C) and low and high test frequencies. Observations were made on the type of failure (bond line failure or sheet failure) and the significance of the adhesive squeezeout for crack nucleation. An analysis of the data and a...report 1984
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Schijve, J. (author), Jacobs, F.A. (author)Several simple crack stopping methods were evaluated In fatigue crack propagation tests on 2024-T3 Alclad sheet specimens. After precracklng until a crack of 40 mm was obtained crack stoppers were Installed and the fatigue test was continued. Crack stoppers Installed In stop holes were: a blind rivet, a hard driven rivet, a heavily tightened...report 1984
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Schijve, J. (author), Jacons, F.A. (author), Meulman, A.E. (author)Flight simulation tests on 2024-T3 and 7075-T6 lug specimens indicated significant fatigue life improvements obtained by expanding the holes in accordance with the split-sleeve cold work method. Geometrical distortions induced by the expansion were measured. The significance of residual stresses is analysed with reference to depth of penetration...report 1978
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de Jonge, J.B. (author), Nederveen, A. (author), Tromp, P.J. (author)Riveted specimens that are considered representative for F-27 type wing structure were subjected to comparative flight simululation test in which the gust load severity and Ground-Air-Ground cycle were systematically varied. The effect of these variations on crack propagation behaviour was studied by means of crack growth tests on 2 mm sheet...report 1978
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de Jonge, J.B. (author), Nederveen, A. (author), Tromp, P.J. (author)Fatigue tests under flight simulation loading were done on simple notched 2024-T3 Alclad sheet specimens. Reduction of the gust load amplitudes resulted in an increase of crack initiation life but hardly influenced crack propagation. Reduction of the overall stress level increased both initiation and crack propagation life. The observed...report 1978
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Schra, L. (author), van Leeuwen, H.P. (author)The influence of previous corrosion on the fatigue life was investigated. It was foimd that a slight corrosive attack could drastically reduce the fatigue life. The damaging effect of corrosion was greater for the alloy AA 7050 than for AZ 74.61. It could be established that fatigue cracks initiated from various corrosion pits. A second series...report 1977
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't Hart, W.G.J. (author)Fatigue tests on unidirectional Ca/ep composite material have been performed to investigate whether previous fatigue loading did influence the residual static strength. Residual strength tests were carried out on (0, ± 45)2s and (± 45)2s laminates, while for the (O, ± 45)2s laminate the influence of previous tensile fatigue loading on the...report 1977