Fatigue In Engineering Materials (1975)

The film “Fatigue In Engineering Materials” explores the concept of fatigue in materials, highlighting how repeated loading can lead to failure even in components designed to operate within the elastic range. It explains the testing methods used to determine the fatigue life of materials, including rotating bending machines and servo-controlled testing machines. The film also discusses the significance of stress ratios, the behavior of notched versus smooth specimens, and the stages of crack initiation and propagation. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of fatigue testing to predict the safe life and strength of structural components to prevent catastrophic failures.

Keywords
fatigue, engineering materials, testing methods, crack propagation, structural components, stress ratios, fatigue life, notched specimens, safe life, catastrophic failures