ASTM E647-08e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fatigue Crack Growth Rates
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fatigue Crack Growth Rates
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Fatigue crack growth rate expressed as a function of crack-tip stress-intensity factor range, da/dN versus ΔK, characterizes a material's resistance to stable crack extension under cyclic loading. Background information on the ration-ale for employing linear elastic fracture mechanics to analyze fatigue crack growth rate data is given in Refs (1) and (2).
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of fatigue crack growth rates from near-threshold to Kmax controlled instability. Results are expressed in terms of the crack-tip stress-intensity factor range (ΔK), defined by the theory of linear elasticity.
1.2 Several different test procedures are provided, the optimum test procedure being primarily dependent on the magnitude of the fatigue crack growth rate to be measured.
1.3 Materials that can be tested by this test method are not limited by thickness or by strength so long as specimens are of sufficient thickness to preclude buckling and of sufficient planar size to remain predominantly elastic during testing.
1.4 A range of specimen sizes with proportional planar dimensions is provided, but size is variable to be adjusted for yield strength and applied force. Specimen thickness may be varied independent of planar size.
1.5 The details of the various specimens and test configurations are shown in Annex A1-Annex A3. Specimen configurations other than those contained in this method may be used provided that well-established stress-intensity factor calibrations are available and that specimens are of sufficient planar size to remain predominantly elastic during testing.
1.6 Residual stress/crack closure may significantly influence the fatigue crack growth rate data, particularly at low stress-intensity factors and low stress ratios, although such variables are not incorporated into the computation of ΔK.
1.7 Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This test method is divided into two main parts. The first part gives general information concerning the recommendations and requirements for fatigue crack growth rate testing. The second part is composed of annexes that describe the special requirements for various specimen configurations, special requirements for testing in aqueous environments, and procedures for non-visual crack size determination. In addition, there are appendices that cover techniques for calculating da/dN, determining fatigue crack opening force, and guidelines for measuring the growth of small fatigue cracks. General information and requirements common to all specimen types are listed as follows:
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Designation: E647 – 08
Standard Test Method for
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Measurement of Fatigue Crack Growth Rates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E647; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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´ NOTE—A5.7 was editorially revised in May 2010.
1. Scope cial requirements for testing in aqueous environments, and
2 proceduresfornon-visualcracksizedetermination.Inaddition,
1.1 This test method covers the determination of fatigue
there are appendices that cover techniques for calculating
crack growth rates from near-threshold to K controlled
max
da/dN,determiningfatiguecrackopeningforce,andguidelines
instability. Results are expressed in terms of the crack-tip
for measuring the growth of small fatigue cracks. General
stress-intensity factor range (DK), defined by the theory of
information and requirements common to all specimen types
linear elasticity.
are listed as follows:
1.2 Several different test procedures are provided, the opti-
Section
mum test procedure being primarily dependent on the magni-
Referenced Documents 2
tude of the fatigue crack growth rate to be measured.
Terminology 3
1.3 Materials that can be tested by this test method are not
Summary of Use 4
Significance and Use 5
limited by thickness or by strength so long as specimens are of
Apparatus 6
sufficient thickness to preclude buckling and of sufficient
Specimen Configuration, Size, and Preparation 7
planar size to remain predominantly elastic during testing. Procedure 8
Calculations and Interpretation of Results 9
1.4 A range of specimen sizes with proportional planar
Report 10
dimensions is provided, but size is variable to be adjusted for
Precision and Bias 11
yield strength and applied force. Specimen thickness may be
Special Requirements for Testing in Aqueous Environments Annex A4
Guidelines for Use of Compliance to Determine Crack Size Annex A5
varied independent of planar size.
Guidelines for Electric Potential Difference Determination of Annex A6
1.5 The details of the various specimens and test configu-
Crack Size
rations are shown inAnnexA1-AnnexA3. Specimen configu- Recommended Data Reduction Techniques Appendix X1
Recommended Practice for Determination of Fatigue Crack Appendix X2
rations other than those contained in this method may be used
Opening Force From Compliance
provided that well-established stress-intensity factor calibra-
Guidelines for Measuring the Growth Rates Of Small Fatigue Appendix X3
tions are available and that specimens are of sufficient planar Cracks
size to remain predominantly elastic during testing.
1.9 Special requirements for the various specimen configu-
1.6 Residualstress/crackclosuremaysignificantlyinfluence
rations appear in the following order:
the fatigue crack growth rate data, particularly at low stress-
The Compact Specimen Annex A1
intensity factors and low stress ratios, although such variables
The Middle Tension Specimen Annex A2
are not incorporated into the computation of DK. The Eccentrically-Loaded Single Edge Crack Tension Speci- Annex A3
men
1.7 Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard.Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.8 Thistestmethodisdividedintotwomainparts.Thefirst safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
part gives general information concerning the recommenda-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tions and requirements for fatigue crack growth rate testing. priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
The second part is composed of annexes that describe the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
special requirements for various specimen configurations, spe-
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E08 on Fatigue
and Fracture and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E08.06 on Crack
Growth Behavior.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally
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approved in 1978. Last previous approved in 2005 as E647–05. DOI: 10.1520/ For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
E0647-08E01. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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fromASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,West Conshohocken, PA19428. the ASTM website.
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Designation:E647–08 Designation: E647 – 08
Standard Test Method for
1
Measurement of Fatigue Crack Growth Rates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E647; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1
´ NOTE—A5.7 was editorially revised in May 2010.
1. Scope
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of fatigue crack growth rates from near-threshold to K controlled instability.
max
Results are expressed in terms of the crack-tip stress-intensity factor range (DK), defined by the theory of linear elasticity.
1.2 Several different test procedures are provided, the optimum test procedure being primarily dependent on the magnitude of
the fatigue crack growth rate to be measured.
1.3 Materials that can be tested by this test method are not limited by thickness or by strength so long as specimens are of
sufficient thickness to preclude buckling and of sufficient planar size to remain predominantly elastic during testing.
1.4 A range of specimen sizes with proportional planar dimensions is provided, but size is variable to be adjusted for yield
strength and applied force. Specimen thickness may be varied independent of planar size.
1.5 The details of the various specimens and test configurations are shown in Annex A1-Annex A3. Specimen configurations
other than those contained in this method may be used provided that well-established stress-intensity factor calibrations are
available and that specimens are of sufficient planar size to remain predominantly elastic during testing.
1.6 Residual stress/crack closure may significantly influence the fatigue crack growth rate data, particularly at low
stress-intensity factors and low stress ratios, although such variables are not incorporated into the computation of DK.
1.7 Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This test method is divided into two main parts. The first part gives general information concerning the recommendations
and requirements for fatigue crack growth rate testing. The second part is composed of annexes that describe the special
requirements for various specimen configurations, special requirements for testing in aqueous environments, and procedures for
non-visual crack size determination. In addition, there are appendices that cover techniques for calculating da/dN, determining
fatigue crack opening force, and guidelines for measuring the growth of small fatigue cracks. General information and
requirements common to all specimen types are listed as follows:
Section
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Summary of Use 4
Significance and Use 5
Apparatus 6
Specimen Configuration, Size, and Preparation 7
Procedure 8
Calculations and Interpretation of Results 9
Report 10
Precision and Bias 11
Special Requirements for Testing in Aqueous Environments Annex A4
Guidelines for Use of Compliance to Determine Crack Size Annex A5
Guidelines for Electric Potential Difference Determination of Annex A6
Crack Size
Recommended Data Reduction Techniques Appendix X1
Recommended Practice for Determination of Fatigue Crack Appendix X2
Opening Force From Compliance
Guidelines for Measuring the Growth Rates Of Small Fatigue Appendix X3
Cracks
1.9 Special requirements for the various specimen configurations appear in the following order:
The Compact Specimen Annex A1
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E08 on Fatigue and Fracture and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E08.06 on Crack Growth
Behavior.
Current edition approvedApril 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous approved in 2005 as E647–05. DOI: 10.1520/E0647-08E01.
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For additional information on this test method see RR: E24–1001. Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E647 – 08
The Middle Tension Specimen Annex A2
The Eccentrically-Loaded Single Edge Crack Tension Speci- Annex A3
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1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establi
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