Analysis of small fatigue crack in Al-Mg-Si aluminum alloy

Takahiro Shikama, Shinji Yoshihara, Yoshimasa Takahashi, Hiroshi Noguchi

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Abstract

In general, aluminum alloy does not exhibit distinct fatigue limit (knee point) in the S-N diagram. The growth of a small fatigue crack of precipitation-hardened Al-Mg-Si system alloy (6061-T6) was investigated to clarify the mechanism of non-appearance of distinct fatigue limit (knee point) in the S-N diagram. The small crack was analysed in detail by replica method, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Electron Back Scatter Diffraction Patterns (EBSD). On the other hand, the existence of distinct fatigue limit (knee point) of new developed aluminum alloy by adding excess Mg to the 6061 alloy was found. In this study, the resistance of small crack growth of the developed alloy was compared with standard 6061 alloy. It was revealed that the resistance of crack growth of new developed alloy was higher than that of standard 6061 alloy in short crack region (l<1.0 mm).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAluminium Alloys, ICAA 2014
EditorsKnut Marthinsen, Bjørn Holmedal, Yanjun Li
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages313-318
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038351207
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event14th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys, ICAA 2014 - Trondheim, Norway
Duration: Jun 15 2014Jun 19 2014

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume794-796
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Other

Other14th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys, ICAA 2014
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period6/15/146/19/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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