Graduate Research School Available Projects Effect of heat treatment on high cycle fatigue life

Effect of heat treatment on high cycle fatigue life

Title of Project

Effect of heat treatment on high cycle fatigue life

Advisor/s

Dr Greg Wheatley, Dr Ricardo Branco University of Coimbra

College or Research Centre

College of Science & Engineering

Summary of Project

Evaluate the microstructure for the different material states. Evaluate the residual stresses for the different material states. Compare the fatigue lives for the different material states (and with the equivalent conventional materials). Develop a model to estimate the fatigue life. Analysis of failure mechanisms from fracture surfaces.

Key Words

heat treatment; high cycle fatigue

Would suit an applicant who

has a sound academic background, research experience, an interest in mechanical engineering and strong experimental and computational skills.

Updated: 15 Aug 2022