Calculating Fatigue Factor for Vascomax 350 CVM Material

[araanandv2]

Hi,

What is fatigue factor?
How do we calculate?

Books / sites for reference?

We have a bolt made of Vascomax 350 CVM material. I want to know the fatigue factor that should be used for calculation.
The yield strength of the material is 335 ksi and
ultimate strength is 340 ksi.

Please guide me.

Thanks,

Ana

 

[stewartcs]

Hi,

What is fatigue factor?
How do we calculate?

Books / sites for reference?

We have a bolt made of Vascomax 350 CVM material. I want to know the fatigue factor that should be used for calculation.
The yield strength of the material is 335 ksi and
ultimate strength is 340 ksi.

Please guide me.

Thanks,

Ana

The ratio of the fatigue strength of a specimen with no site of stress concentration to the fatigue strength of a similar specimen with a stress concentration present.

Definition Copyright ©1989 CRC Press LLC. All rights reserved.

CS

 

[oswaler]

Hello Ana,

Thank you for your question. Fatigue factor is a term used to describe the ability of a material to withstand repeated loading and unloading without failure. It is an important consideration in engineering and design, as materials that are susceptible to fatigue may fail under cyclic loading, even if the applied load is below the material's yield strength.

To calculate the fatigue factor for Vascomax 350 CVM material, we first need to determine the material's fatigue strength. This can be done through laboratory testing, where specimens of the material are subjected to repeated loading until failure occurs. The number of cycles required to cause failure is then recorded and used to calculate the fatigue strength.

Once the fatigue strength is known, the fatigue factor can be calculated using the following formula: Fatigue Factor = Fatigue Strength / Yield Strength. In the case of Vascomax 350 CVM material, the fatigue factor would be calculated as: Fatigue Factor = Fatigue Strength / 335 ksi.

To find the fatigue strength of Vascomax 350 CVM material, you can refer to materials engineering textbooks or online resources that provide fatigue data for various materials. The fatigue strength may also vary depending on the specific manufacturing process and heat treatment used for the material, so it is important to use data that is specific to the material you are working with.

I hope this helps guide you in calculating the fatigue factor for Vascomax 350 CVM material. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your project!

Best,