Fatigue crack initiation and early growth in a multiphase Al alloy included in a multilayer material system

The fatigue properties of a multilayer material system employed in the manufacture of small automotive plain bearings are assessed. This comprised three layers; a multiphase Al - Sn - Si lining, a bonding Al interlayer, and a steel backing. The structure was found to exhibit complex fatigue behaviou...

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Main Authors: Joyce, M.R (Author), Syngellakis, S. (Author), Reed, P.A.S (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2004.
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