THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH IN A COATED SUBSTRATE
by Zalounina, Alina; Andreasen, Jens
A surface crack penetrating the interface between a presstressd hard coating and a substrate is analysed in terms of linear fracture mechanics in order to assess the fatigue properties of such a composite. Assuming Paris’ law, fatigue crack growth rate allows the determination of “safe” regimes, where a crack always experiences closure.
DOI: 10.1007/s10704-005-7193-4
Print publication date: 5/1/2005
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