Abstract
A vast array of high value parts in land- and air-based turbomachinery are subjected to non-isothermal cycling in the presence of mechanical loading. Crack initiation, growth and eventual failure more significantly reduce life in these components compared to isothermal conditions. More accurate simulation of the stress and strain evolution at critical locations of components, as well as test specimens, can lead to a more accurate prediction of remaining life to a structural integrity specialists. The focus of this thesis is to characterize the effects of thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) on generic turbomachinery alloy. An expression that can be used to estimate the maximum and minimum stress under a variety of loading conditions is formulated. Analytical expressions developed here are modifications of classic mechanics of materials methods (e.g. Neuber's Rule and Ramberg-Osgood). The novel models are developed from a collection of data based on parametric finite element analysis to encompass the complex load history present in turbine service conditions. Relevance of the observations and formulated solutions are also explored for the case of a tensile specimen containing a v-shaped notch. Accurate estimations of non-isothermal fatigue presented here endeavor to improve component lifing and decrease maintenance costs.
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Thesis Completion
2013
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Gordon, Ali P.
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Degree Program
Mechanical Engineering
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering and Computer Science; Engineering and Computer Science -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
CFH0004480
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Bouchenot, Thomas, "A Simplified Approach to Thermomechanical Fatigue and Application to V-shaped Notches" (2013). HIM 1990-2015. 1490.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1490