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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Language: | English |
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