Most of the structural components in real applications are subjected to variable amplitude loading. The load sequence may have a significant effect on the number of cycles to failure. However, the relationship between the mechanical behaviour of material and the load sequence effects has scarcely been reported. Therefore, this paper discusses the influence of mechanical properties on the load sequence effect and fatigue life behaviour of aluminium alloys AA6061 and AA7075. Tensile and fatigue tests were performed according to ASTM E8 and ASTM E466, respectively. The variable amplitude loading signal was obtained from the engine mount bracket of an automobile in normal driving conditions. Constant amplitude loading, and high-to-low and low-tohigh spectrum loadings were derived from the variable amplitude loading to assess the effects of load sequence on fatigue life. The results showed that AA7075 has better fatigue life properties compared to AA6061. Both alloys were significantly influenced by load sequences. The number of cycles to failure for low-to-high spectrum loading is about 56 % higher than the CAL for AA6061 compared to about 82 % higher than the CAL for AA7075. Thus, it can be concluded that the load sequence effect was more pronounced on AA7075 compared to AA6061.
This paper aims in identifying effect of constraint point against critical area of 1300 cc national car steering knuckle using finite element method. The material of this steering knuckle is cast iron ASTM A536. The steering knuckle is modeled using a computer aided design software and the dimensions is assigned according to 3D scanning files. Meanwhile, steering knuckle is simulate using commercial finite element software where the load is assigned based on three conditions of constraints. The three conditions are fixed at hub, fixed hub and brake clamp and fixed at hub, brake clamp and steering arm of steering knuckle. Result shows that the positions of constraint points are significantly effect on stress value of steering knuckle. By acknowledging the presence or absent the effect of constraint on steering knuckle will aid in detecting critical area on this steering knuckle. Thus, approach could be conducted to optimize and enhance the life cycle of a steering knuckle. The data will be further utilized in testing the steering knuckle under variable amplitude strain signal.
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