Advances in the Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The accumulating damage and growth of cracks under the influence of cyclic loads is a common phenomenon occurring in metals, alloys, welded elements, and others. Most damage to machine components occurs during fatigue work. Experimental tests and simulations are required to determine the impact of various factors on fatigue and cracks to ensure the appropriate safety level and optimal durability of structural elements. Influencing factors include the type of material used, the influence of microstructure, geometric and structural notches, the environment, and others. Research in this area and the results and simulations obtained are necessary to direct the proper development and obtain new and advanced materials that meet the requirements of designers in accordance with existing standards.

This Special Issue would provide new data and tools necessary to predict service life based on the stress (strain and energy) state and, ultimately, the growth of fatigue cracks in a material, resulting in the application of advanced experimental, numerical, and computational methods.

Therefore, researchers are asked to submit papers with original research and solutions regarding novelties in this field and exciting applications.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research achievements linked to the fatigue and fracture of metallic materials.

Prof. Dr. Dariusz Rozumek
Dr. Grzegorz Lesiuk
Guest Editors

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• metals
• fatigue life
• fracture
• fatigue crack growth
• crack paths
• failure analysis
• numerical methods
• finite element method