Effect of the coefficient of friction on the fatigue life of splines

  • C. H.H. Ratsimba
  • , S. B. Leen
  • , I. R. McColl
  • , E. J. Williams

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Abstract

The fatigue behaviour of a representative high-performance aeroengine spline coupling is investigated under test conditions designed to simulate in-service conditions. The test load cycles consist of major cycle torque and axial load, simulating maximum thrust, combined with minor cycle rotating bending moment and fluctuating torque, simulating life-limiting conditions at take-off. The objective of the study is to develop understanding of the fatigue behaviour of the coupling over a range of loading conditions, including interaction between low-cycle fatigue, fretting fatigue and fretting wear. The effect of the coefficient of friction on the fatigue life is also investigated. This information is necessary for the development of fatigue and fretting fatigue life prediction techniques. The test results are interpreted with the help of three-dimensional finite element models, which include the factional contact between the spline teeth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFatigue Damage of Materials
Subtitle of host publicationExperiment and Analysis
EditorsA. Varvani-Farahani, C.A. Brebbia, A. Varvani-Farahani, C.A. Brebbia
Pages35-44
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventFirst International Conference on Fatigue Damage of Materials Experiment and Analysis, Fatigue Damage of Materials - Toronto, Ont., Canada
Duration: 14 Jul 200316 Jul 2003

Publication series

NameAdvances in Damage Mechanics

Conference

ConferenceFirst International Conference on Fatigue Damage of Materials Experiment and Analysis, Fatigue Damage of Materials
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, Ont.
Period14/07/0316/07/03

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