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Strain Energy Release Rate in Treated Circumferentially Cracked Spring Steel

Strain Energy Release Rate in Treated Circumferentially Cracked Spring Steel

Arun K. V., Swetha K. V.
Copyright: © 2012 |Volume: 2 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 11
ISSN: 2156-1680|EISSN: 2156-1672|EISBN13: 9781466613386|DOI: 10.4018/ijmmme.2012040105
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V., Arun K., and Swetha K. V. "Strain Energy Release Rate in Treated Circumferentially Cracked Spring Steel." IJMMME vol.2, no.2 2012: pp.77-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijmmme.2012040105

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V., A. K. & V., S. K. (2012). Strain Energy Release Rate in Treated Circumferentially Cracked Spring Steel. International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering (IJMMME), 2(2), 77-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijmmme.2012040105

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V., Arun K., and Swetha K. V. "Strain Energy Release Rate in Treated Circumferentially Cracked Spring Steel," International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering (IJMMME) 2, no.2: 77-87. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijmmme.2012040105

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Abstract

The suspension system is a prominent piece of material that plays a vital role in the stability of a vehicle. During the service, the suspension system is subjected to different environmental conditions, at the same time it has to sustain a variety of loads. The damage of the springs is mainly attributed by its load carrying capacity under fatigue loading. Fatigue strength is the most important property for the spring steel. The energy release rate is an important parameter used to predict the life of the springs. In this experimental analysis, the authors investigate the performance of spring steel under the action of fatigue loads. The specimen preparation and the experimentations have been carried out according to the American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) standards. From the experiments, the strain energy release rate of the spring steels has been determined. The effects of tempering and cryogenic treatments on the performance of the spring steel have also been determined. The results have revealed that the fatigue strength and the crack growth resistance have increased with quenching and cryogenic treatments.

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