ISSN:
1741-2765
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract A testing machine was designed specifically to study fatigue behavior of molded polymeric materials by subjecting multiple cantilever specimens to vibratory fluid loading. The fluid loading permits aqueous or other environments, facilitates temperature control, and makes possible high testing frequencies. Samples of fifteen to thirty specimens may be tested simultaneously to obtain statistical data. Example results are presented showing Weibull distributions fitted to polymethyl methacrylate fatigue-life data. A statistical criterion was used to verify that scatter, due to the machine and testing technique, was not excessive.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02326566
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