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fatigue

Standard

ECSS-E-ST-32-01C Rev. 1

Definition

cumulative irreversible damage incurred by cyclic application of loads to materials and structures

Notes

NOTE 1 Fatigue can initiate and extend cracks, which degrade the strength of materials and structures.
NOTE 2 Examples of factors influencing fatigue behaviour of the material are the environment, surface condition and part dimensions

Relations

ECSS-E-ST-32-01C Rev. 1 — aggressive environment
ECSS-E-ST-32-01C Rev. 1 — analytical life
ECSS-E-ST-32-01C Rev. 1 — load enhancement factor, LEF
ECSS-E-ST-32C Rev. 1 — scatter factor

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