[HTML][HTML] Extended finite element method for fretting fatigue crack propagation

E Giner, N Sukumar, FD Denia… - International Journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
In this paper, the extended finite element method (X-FEM) is considered for the analysis of
fretting fatigue problems. A two-dimensional implementation of the X-FEM is carried out …

On propagation of short rolling contact fatigue cracks

JW Ringsberg, A Bergkvist - Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Recent accidents involving railway rails have aroused demand for improved and more
efficient rail maintenance strategies to reduce the risk of unexpected rail fracture. Numerical …

A new fatigue frictional contact crack propagation model with the coupled X-FEM/LATIN method

R Ribeaucourt, MC Baietto-Dubourg… - Computer Methods in …, 2007 - Elsevier
A fatigue crack model addressing frictional contact along crack faces and multi-axial non-
proportional sollicitations is proposed. In this respect, an X-FEM numerical model coupled …

Fretting fatigue crack growth simulation based on a combined experimental and XFEM strategy

MC Baietto, E Pierres, A Gravouil, B Berthel… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
A combined experimental and numerical study is presented in order to predict fretting crack
propagation. It rests on 2D and 3D fretting tests, with carefully controlled loading conditions …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of initiation and total life in fretting fatigue considering kinked cracks

D Rangel, D Erena, J Vázquez, JA Araújo - Theoretical and Applied …, 2022 - Elsevier
This work proposes a methodology to compute fretting fatigue crack initiation and total life by
iterative models calibrated with fatigue stress–strain-life curves. One of the main novelty of …

A strain-gradient, crystal plasticity model for microstructure-sensitive fretting crack initiation in ferritic-pearlitic steel for flexible marine risers

PJ Ashton, AM Harte, SB Leen - International Journal of Fatigue, 2018 - Elsevier
A three-dimensional, strain-gradient, crystal plasticity methodology is presented for
prediction of microstructure-sensitive length-scale effects in crack initiation, under fatigue …

Fracture mechanics approach to fretting fatigue and problems to be solved

Y Mutoh, JQ Xu - Tribology International, 2003 - Elsevier
A large number of research works have been devoted to fretting fatigue from both
mechanical and metallurgical viewpoints. In the present paper, fracture mechanical …

Nucleation and early crack path in fretting fatigue

C Navarro, J Vázquez, J Domínguez - International Journal of fatigue, 2017 - Elsevier
The initial crack path is analysed in a series of fretting fatigue tests with cylindrical contact. In
such tests, both specimens and pads are made of Al7075-T651 alloy and a non-proportional …

Prediction of fretting crack propagation based on a short crack methodology

S Fouvry, D Nowell, K Kubiak, DA Hills - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2008 - Elsevier
Fretting tests have been conducted to determine the maximum crack extension under partial
slip conditions, as a function of the applied tangential force amplitude. An analytical elastic …

Early cracking orientation under high stress gradients: The fretting case

JA Araújo, GMJ Almeida, JLA Ferreira… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Many fretting contacts experience a rapid variation of the magnitude and relative
contribution of the stress components away from the surface. This feature of the fretting …