Abstract
Precipitation-strengthened aluminium alloy type 2618-T61 was subjected to symmetric and tension-hold reverse strain-controlled cyclic loading at 150°C. The symmetric cyclic loading did not affect the resultant fracture toughness of the alloy but the tension-hold loading did. The reduction in fracture toughness was related to weakening of the grain boundaries by the prior tension-hold type of reverse loading.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2045-2049 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Science |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Science (all)
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)