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NASA NTRS1976

Rapid interface flaw extension with friction

An idealized two-dimensional example of rapid interface flow extension is described. Initially undisturbed dissimilar isotropic, homogeneous, linearly elastic half-spaces are perfectly bonded along the interface y=0. Quantities associated with the half-space or = to 0 are denoted by the prime superscript or the subscripts 3 or 4 while those in y or = to 0 carry the subscripts 1 or 2. At time t=0 adjacent material points at x=0, y= + or - 0 are forced apart horizontally with a constant relative velocity delta v. This results in a zone of bond failure which extends symmetrically along the interface at a constant rate c. The newly created flaw surfaces are in sliding contact resisted by Coulomb friction. The friction coefficient is gamma.

Brock, L. M.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Window flaw detection by backscatter lighting

Portable fiber-optic probe detects tiny flaws in transparent materials. Probe transmits light through surface to illuminate interior of material by backscattering off its edges. Light-sensitive contact paper records scratch pattern. Technique can be used for rapid visual checks. Flexible fiber optics are safely used in explosive or flammable areas; they present no hazard of breakage or contamination in controlled environments.

Crockett, L. K.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Flaw criticality of circular disbond defects in compressive laminates

The compressive behavior of T300/5208 graphite-epoxy laminates containing circular delaminations was studied to determine the flaw criticality of two types of implanted defect, Kapton bag and Teflon film, on several laminate configurations. Defect size was varied. Results, presented in the form of residual strength curves, indicate that the Teflon film defect reduced strength more than the Kapton bad defect in 12-ply samples, but that two laminates (+ or - 45) sub 2s and (90/+ or - 45) sub s were insensitive to any implanted defect. A clear thickness effect was shown to exist for the (o/+ pr 45) sub ns laminate and was attributed to failure mode transition. The analytically predicted buckling loads show excellent agreement with experimental results and are useful in predicting failure mode transition.

Webster, J. D.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Factors that affect reliability of nondestructive detection of flaws in structural ceramics

The factors that affect reliability of nondestructive detection of flaws in structural ceramics by microfocus radiography and scanning laser acoustic microscopy (SLAM) were investigated. Reliability of void detection in silicon nitride and silicon carbide by microfocus X-rays was affected by photon energy level, material chemistry in the immediate vicinity of the void, and the presence of loose powder aggregates inside the void cavity. The sensitivity of SLAM to voids was affected by material microstructure, the level of porosity, and the condition of the specimen surfaces. Statistical results are presented in the form of probability of detection as a function of void diameter for green compacts and sintered materials.

Klima, S. J.↗
NASA NTRS1990

Experimental flaw detection by scattering of plate waves

The surface displacements of elastic waves scattered from a surface-breaking crack are measured with a capacitive transducer on a 2D plate, and comparisons with theoretical predictions are reported. The noncontacting detector has a wide and flat frequency response which measures the response of a glass plate to the propagation of Rayleigh-Lamb waves. A theoretical simulation of the surface displacements is generated by multiplying experimental traces with a cosine window, and Green's function is used to compute the source function. Power spectra are also recorded from the experiment to compare the results with a finite-element model of the crack, and good agreement is reported for results in both the time and frequency domains. The crack can be detected in the far field when the spacing of the receiver locations is small, and the transducer/probe appears to be a practical flaw-detection instrument.

Spetzler, Hartmut↗
NASA NTRS1996

Cyclic Fatigue of Brittle Materials with an Indentation-Induced Flaw System

The ratio of static to cyclic fatigue life, or 'h ratio', was obtained numerically for an indentation flaw system subjected to sinusoidal loading conditions. Emphasis was placed on developing a simple, quick lifetime prediction tool. The solution for the h ratio was compared with experimental static and cyclic fatigue data obtained from as-indented 96 wt.% alumina specimens tested in room-temperature distilled water.

Choi, Sung R.↗
NASA NTRS2008

Ares I-X Upper Stage Simulator Structural Analyses Supporting the NESC Critical Initial Flaw Size Assessment

The structural analyses described in the present report were performed in support of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) Critical Initial Flaw Size (CIFS) assessment for the ARES I-X Upper Stage Simulator (USS) common shell segment. The structural analysis effort for the NESC assessment had three thrusts: shell buckling analyses, detailed stress analyses of the single-bolt joint test; and stress analyses of two-segment 10 degree-wedge models for the peak axial tensile running load. Elasto-plastic, large-deformation simulations were performed. Stress analysis results indicated that the stress levels were well below the material yield stress for the bounding axial tensile design load. This report also summarizes the analyses and results from parametric studies on modeling the shell-to-gusset weld, flange-surface mismatch, bolt preload, and washer-bearing-surface modeling. These analyses models were used to generate the stress levels specified for the fatigue crack growth assessment using the design load with a factor of safety.

Knight, Norman F., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS2008

Critical Initial Flaw Size Analysis

An independent assessment was conducted to determine the critical initial flaw size (CIFS) for the flange-to-skin weld in the Ares I-X Upper Stage Simulator (USS). The USS consists of several "tuna can" segments that are approximately 216 inches in diameter, 115 inches tall, and 0.5 inches thick. A 6 inch wide by 1 inch thick flange is welded to the skin and is used to fasten adjacent tuna cans. A schematic of a "tuna can" and the location of the flange-to-skin weld are shown in Figure 1. Gussets (shown in yellow in Figure 1) are welded to the skin and flange every 10 degrees around the circumference of the "tuna can". The flange-to-skin weld is a flux core butt weld with a fillet weld on the inside surface, as illustrated in Figure 2. The welding process may create loss of fusion defects in the weld that could develop into fatigue cracks and jeopardize the structural integrity of the Ares I-X vehicle. The CIFS analysis was conducted to determine the largest crack in the weld region that will not grow to failure within 4 lifetimes, as specified by NASA standard 5001 & 5019 [1].

Dawicke, David S.↗
NASA NTRS1966

Dot patterns provide reproducible flaw areas for study of adhesive bonds

Photographic production of a small-dot pattern of known geometry on the surface of a substrate for controlled area degradation enables a study of adhesive bond strengths. These dot patterns may also be applied to force-limiting devices which must depend on the adhesive bonding strength between mating surfaces.

Frank, L.↗
NASA NTRS1968

Determination of Flaw Growth Characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V Sheet in the Solution-Treated and Aged Condition

The specific experimental investigation undertaken was designed to answer these questions on Ti-6Al-4V in the solution treated and aged condition. The defect growth and fracture characteristics were studied in parent (unwelded) and welded sheet material. The results of the study indicate that cryogenic proof testing will screen smaller size defects than proof testing at ambient conditions. However some unusual crack growth behavior during the proof test simulation suggests that some further study be made of stress and time duration effects.

Hoeppner, David W.↗