This volume seeks to describe the process involved in estimating blade life. The steps are explained for a variety of blades using special computer codes or commercially available finite element packages. The life of a blade is then determined by using cumulative fatigue damage theories. Both linear and nonlinear theories are considered and examples are given. Both low cycle fatigue and high cycle fatigue cases are considered. Next, the local stress-strain approach is explained with practical examples for crack initiation life calculations. The book then discusses linear elastic fracture mechanics principles that lead to the stress intensity factor methods for crack initiation, propagation and unstable fracture, with practical examples to estimate blade life.
- ISBN10 8173192987
- ISBN13 9788173192982
- Publish Date 29 April 2000 (first published 30 January 2000)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint Narosa Publishing House
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 338
- Language English