Graduate Research School Available Projects Effect of shot peening on high cycle fatigue life

Effect of shot peening on high cycle fatigue life

Title of Project

Effect of shot peening 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 surface roughness for the different batches. Evaluate the hardness for the different batches. Evaluate the microstructure for the different batches. Evaluate the residual stresses for the different batches. Compare the fatigue lives for the different batches. Develop a model to estimate the fatigue life. Analysis of failure mechanisms from fracture surfaces.

Key Words

shot peening; 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