NASA NTRS · 19900046633
Three-dimensional crack closure behavior
Abstract
A crack closure measurement technique involving fatigue striations was used to produce a three-dimensional crack opening load profile for 2024-T351 aluminum alloy. The crack opening load profile, determined through the specimen thickness, was compared with crack opening load measurements made with strain gages and displacement gages. The results of this study indicate that a significant three-dimensional variation in crack closure behavior occurs in the alloy examined. An understanding of this phehomenon is important in understanding crack growth behavior, predicting crack shape changes, and interpreting 'standard' crack closure measurement techniques.
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Dawicke, D. S., Grandt, A. F., Jr., Newman, J. C., Jr.. 1990-01-01. Three-dimensional crack closure behavior. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900046633
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