Study of the Fracture and Fatigue Properties of Some Sintered Steels

Abstract

There is a general lack of knowledge concerning the measurement and meaning of the fracture toughness of sintered material. This is a major limitation to the promotion of sintered materials for structural purposes. Further, paucity of fatigue data seriously inhibits more widespread use of sintered components. This project attempts to clarify some of the difficulties concerning the applicability of fracture toughness, and provide information concerning the effect of various parameters. Included in these letter are density, powder type, composition and treatment. An attempt is made to establish which are the major factors influencing fatigue crack initiation and propagation in a low alloy steel in various conditions. A fracture mechanics approach is proposed to enable the derivation of quantitative relationships.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.48780/publications.aston.ac.uk.00014416
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aston Institute of Materials Research (AIMR)
Additional Information: Copyright © Glenn Andrews, 1976. Glenn Andrews asserts their moral right to be identified as the author of this thesis. This copy of the thesis has been supplied on condition that anyone who consults it is understood to recognise that its copyright rests with its author and that no quotation from the thesis and no information derived from it may be published without appropriate permission or acknowledgement. If you have discovered material in Aston Publications Explorer which is unlawful e.g. breaches copyright, (either yours or that of a third party) or any other law, including but not limited to those relating to patent, trademark, confidentiality, data protection, obscenity, defamation, libel, then please read our Takedown Policy and contact the service immediately.
Institution: Aston University
Uncontrolled Keywords: fracture,fatigue,properties,sintered steels
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2025 09:51
Date Deposited: 22 Feb 2011 14:32
Completed Date: 1976-05
Authors: Andrews, Glenn

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