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Fatigue — When Cyclic Stress Produces Fractures

Certified Consultants | Posted on September 26th, 2012 by

Many of the products that engineers design experience cyclic stresses during use that are below the material’s yield stress; unfortunately, these stresses can still be the primary reason for failure. Thus, engineers and designers must find ways of including the effects of cyclic stresses when designing products for long-term use.

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