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An Experimental Investigation of the Factors Affecting Fatigue Crack Growth in an Al/Al2O3-Particulate Composite

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The FCG behavior of an Al/Al2O3 particulate composite is investigated experimentally and discussed with respect to the influence of R-ratio, particle size and crack closure.

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 181/A, 43100, Parma, Italy, e-mail

    Alessandro Pirondi & Gianni Nicoletto

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Pirondi, A., Nicoletto, G. An Experimental Investigation of the Factors Affecting Fatigue Crack Growth in an Al/Al2O3-Particulate Composite. International Journal of Fracture 113, 27–32 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022676029337

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