Experimental and simulation study on the microstructural evolution and fatigue life of 316L stainless steel under different periodic overload conditions
Haifeng Zhai , Wei Jiang , Yang Wang , Yanzhao Yang , Haiting Lv
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Abstract
Accurate fatigue life prediction under periodic overload conditions is crucial for ensuring the reliability of engineering structures. This study investigates the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) behavior of 316L stainless steel under various overload conditions, considering key factors such as strain amplitude, consecutive overload cycles, load sequence, and cycle interval. The results indicate that their influence on fatigue life follows a descending order of significance. Notably, this study innovatively identifies that irregular overload intervals can induce an internal “training effect”, effectively delaying fatigue damage. Furthermore, an improved fatigue life prediction method tailored for overload conditions is proposed and validated through experimental results. These findings provide new insights into fatigue damage mechanisms under periodic overload conditions and offer valuable guidance for refining fatigue life prediction models and optimizing engineering design strategies.
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