Fatigue crack growth failure and Lifing analyses for metallic aircraft structures and components. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Russell Wanhill, Simon Barter, Loris Molent.
• Authors: Wanhill, R. J. H; Barter, Simon; Molent, Loris
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Abstract; 1 Historical Review; 1.1 FCG Parameters, Concepts and Testing; 1.2 FCG 'Laws' and Models; 1.2.1 Long Crack Growth 'Laws'; 1.2.2 Long Crack Growth Models: LEFM Analyses; 1.2.3 Characteristic K Approaches; 1.2.4 The Effective Block Approach (EBA) Framework; 1.2.5 Exponential FCG Behaviour; 1.3 Summary; 2 Basic Information for Aircraft FCG Failure and Lifing Analyses; 2.1 Importance of Fatigue for Aircraft Structural Failures; 2.2 Fatigue Crack Nucleation, Discontinuities, Early FCG and Damage Tolerance 2.2.1 Fatigue-Nucleating Discontinuities in Aircraft Structures2.2.2 Early FCG and Damage Tolerance; 2.3 Summary of FCG Lifing Methods; 3 Quantitative Fractography (QF) for FCG Analyses; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fatigue Striation FCG Analyses; 3.3 Progression Marking FCG Analyses; 3.4 Fatigue-Nucleating Discontinuities and Equivalent Pre-crack Sizes (EPS); 3.4.1 Defining the Initial Crack Sizes for FCG Analyses; 3.5 QF Techniques for Fatigue Fracture Surfaces; 3.5.1 Optical Fractography; 3.5.2 Electron Fractography and Optical Fractography; 3.6 A Cautionary Note 4 Aermacchi MB-326H Wing Spar (1990): Exponential FCG Analysis4.1 Introduction; 4.2 FCG Analysis for the Failed Spar; 4.3 Further Examination of Wing Spars; 4.3.1 Safe Life Reassessment; 4.3.2 Fleet Recovery Programme; 4.4 Lessons Learned; 5 P&W 125B Engine Bearing (1994): 2-Stage Exponential FCG Analysis; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Failed No. 3 Bearing: Macroscopic and Metallographic Examination; 5.3 Cage Failure and FCG Analysis; 5.3.1 Progression Marking QF Analysis; 5.4 Interpretation of the Results and Remedial Action 6 EBA Example Lifing Assessment (2004): F/A-18 Horizontal Stabilator Spindles6.1 Introduction; 6.2 EBA Validation for the F/A-18 Horizontal Stabilator Spindles; 6.3 EBA and Total Life Assessment for the F/A-18 Horizontal Stabilator Spindles; 7 LCFLF Example Lifing Assessment (2004): F/A-18 Vertical Tail Attachment Stubs; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 The FT46 Stub Flange Crack; 7.3 Fractography of the FT46 Stub Flange Crack; 7.4 LCFLF Life Assessment for the FT46 Stub Flange Crack; 8 Cubic Rule Life Prediction Examples; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 McDonnell Douglas F4E Spectrum Coupon Test Data 8.3 Lockheed Martin P3C Spectrum Coupon Test Data8.4 Summary; 9 Fokker 100 Fuselage Test: Lap Joints Exponential FCG Analysis; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 FCG Analysis of the Cracked Lap Splice [71, 72, 95]; 10 Sikorsky S-61N Rotor Blade (1974): Exponential FCGR Analysis; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 FCG Analysis for the Crashed Helicopter; 10.2.1 Prediction of Detectable FCG Lives; 10.3 Results and Remedial Actions (Lessons Learned); 11 Westland Lynx Rotor Hub (1998): Progression Marking LEFM Analysis; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Fractography of Early Fatigue Cracking in the M326 'Yellow' Arm
• Publisher Details: Dordrecht, Netherlands : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 99 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 620.1/126; Fracture mechanics; Materials -- Fatigue; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Solid Mechanics; Structural Materials; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789402416756; 9402416757
• Related ISBNs: 9789402416732
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 25, 2019).
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