Fatigue crack initiation and propagation of a TiNi shape memory alloy

A. L. Gloanec, P. Cerracchio, B. Reynier, A. Van Herpen, P. Riberty

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Abstract

In this paper, fatigue crack initiation and the propagation stages of a TiNi shape memory alloy are examined using a low cycle fatigue interrupted test. Submitted to fatigue cyclic loading, the response of the alloy presents a classical pseudoelastic response. Two potential initiation crack areas are highlighted: at the phase interfaces and at the grain boundaries. Propagation results from the coalescence of many microscopic cracks. These two stages are detectable in the last 20% of the total fatigue life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)786-789
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume62
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2010

Keywords

  • Dissipated energy
  • Fatigue crack initiation
  • Fatigue crack propagation
  • Low cycle fatigue
  • Pseudoelastic behavior

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