Properties of Aluminum Alloys: Fatigue Data and Effects of Temperature, Product Form, and Processing

This book presents one of the most comprehensive collections of fatigue data yet available for aluminum alloys, tempers, and products. The data are presented in a consistent format, conveniently arranged by alloy and temper. These data were developed and recorded under consistent conditions and using standard procedures, so valid comparisons can be made among the alloys in the data sets.
The first part of the book explains the origin of the data, fatigue testing and data analysis procedures, and provides guidelines for the use and interpretation of the data. Detailed discussions are included on the effect of temperature, production process variables, shape, orientation, and joining and finishing technologies on aluminum alloy fatigue. Both elevated temperatures and cryogenic temperatures are examined. The remainder of the book comprises more than 1,100 fatigue data curves, all drawn to consistent formats. Types of fatigue curves included are rotating beam, flexural fatigue, axial-stress fatigue, torsional fatigue, and modified Goodman diagrams.A vast majority of the data had been considered proprietary. This is the first time much of it is made available to the public to assist in a broader understanding of the behavior and application of aluminum alloys.

Foreword and Acknowledgements
About the Author

Chapter 1 : Introduction and Background
Chapter 2 : Descriptions of Specimens and Test Procedures
Chapter 3 : Presentation of Fatigue Data
Chapter 4 : General Observations and Comparisons
Chapter 5 : Comparisons of Fatigue Properties of various Alloys, Tempers and Products
Chapter 6 : Infulence of Production Process Variables on Fatigue Properties
Chapter 7 : Effects of Microstucture and Microporosity
Chapter 8 : Influence of Fabrication Finishing Variables on Fatigue Properties
Chapter 9 : Effect of Temperature and Environment
Chapter 10 : Effect of Stress Concentrations, Primarily Sharp Notches

Appendix 1 : The Aluminum Association Alloy & Temper Designation Systems
Appendix 2 : Meterication of Aluminum Properties
Appendix 3 : Glossary
Appendix 4 : Abbreviations and Symbols
Appendix 5 : Tabular Summaries of Fatigue Strengths
Appendix 6 : Fatigue Test Specimen Drawings
Alloy Index
Fatigue Diagrams Index
Subject Index