Numerical modeling of cyclic strengthening and weaking of material

The study concerns analytical and numerical tools for description of strengthening and weakening effects of materials put under influence of cyclic mechanical loads. The paper presents formulas describing the change in material mechanical properties such as the yield point and strain hardening modulus depending on the number of load cycles and stress ratio. Numerical simulations for cases based on experimental studies presented in the existing literature were conducted. The results of numerical calculations and their comparison with the experimental data are presented in the form of stress-strain hysteresis loop graphs.