Evolution-equation-based continuum approach for fatigue

Authors

  • Terhi Elina Kaarakka Tampere University
  • Tero Frondelius University of Oulu
  • Osmo Kaleva Tampere University
  • Reijo Kouhia Tampere University
  • Heikki Orelma Tampere University
  • Joona Vaara Wärtsilä Finland Oy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23998/rm.76262

Keywords:

fatigue, continuum model, finite life expectancy, fatigue surface, damage evolution

Abstract

The article considers the stochastic extension of the evolution equation based continuum approach for fatique. The model is suitable for an arbitrary load history. An example is the simple white noise distribution of the life expectancy forecast caused by the stressed load.

Issue
Vol. 52 No. 4 (2019)
Section
Special Issue of the XIII Finnish Mechanics Days 2018

Published

2019-12-31

How to Cite

Kaarakka, T. E., Frondelius, T., Kaleva, O., Kouhia, R., Orelma, H., & Vaara, J. (2019). Evolution-equation-based continuum approach for fatigue. Journal of Structural Mechanics, 52(4), 236–243. https://doi.org/10.23998/rm.76262

Copyright (c) 2019 Terhi Elina Kaarakka, Tero Frondelius, Osmo Kaleva, Reijo Kouhia, Heikki Orelma, Joona Vaara

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