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Full-field Strain Measurements for Microstructurally Small Fatigue Crack Propagation Using Digital Image Correlation Method
Published on: January 16, 2019
Experimental Evaluation of Nonlinear Parameters in Fatigue Crack Growth Using Digital Image Correlation
Giancarlo L Gómez Gonzales1, Francisco A Díaz1
1Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain.
Abstract:
This study presents an experimental methodology for characterizing the crack-tip region using high-resolution Digital Image Correlation (DIC). The approach utilizes a stereoscopic microscope setup combined with 3D-DIC analysis to enable precise measurements within the small-scale region surrounding the crack tip. Two nonlinear parameters are evaluated: the plastic component of the crack-tip opening displacement (CTODp) and the cyclic plastic zone size. The investigation was conducted on disk-shaped compact tension specimens made of AISI 1020 steel under constant-ΔK fatigue testing. The results demonstrate a strong correlation between these nonlinear parameters and fatigue crack propagation, which was maintained stable, validating the proposed methodology. Furthermore, the relevance of crack-tip plasticity in fatigue crack propagation is verified under the tested conditions, highlighting its utility for fatigue life assessment under complex loading scenarios.
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