Graduate Research School Available Projects Environmental effects on constant amplitude or variable amplitude low cycle fatigue life

Environmental effects on constant amplitude or variable amplitude low cycle fatigue life

Title of Project

Environmental effects on constant amplitude or variable amplitude low 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

Low-cycle fatigue tests for different environmental media. Study the environmental effects on cyclic plastic response. Develop a mixed numerical-experimental model to estimate the environmental effects on fatigue life.

Key Words

Environmental effects; low cycle fatigue ; constant amplitude; variable amplitude

Would suit an applicant who

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

Updated: 05 Aug 2022