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On the Problem of the Fatigue Limit of Metallic Materials

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The main concepts of the fatigue limit of metallic materials are considered. Results of cyclic tests of various steels and copper in the range of high-cycle and gigacycle fatigue are presented. Special features of the respective fatigue curves are discussed. Problems of initiation of fatigue cracks in various domains of cyclic deformation and of existence of a secondary fatigue limit in the range of gigacycle fatigue are considered.

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Terent'ev, V.F. On the Problem of the Fatigue Limit of Metallic Materials. Metal Science and Heat Treatment 46, 244–249 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:MSAT.0000043111.07884.3b

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