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292 articles for “fatiguing”
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Incorporating Material Fatigue Parameter Determine in The Rolling & Sliding Contact Fatigue Analysis of Gears
Abstract: As the material's intricate stresses and strains are always shifting during phases of loading, determining the predicted equipment working under rolling-sliding contact loads and their fatigue lives (wheels, bearings, and gears) is particularly difficult. Another difficulty is not knowing the precise characteristics of the material used to make the components, which is particularly noticeable. when it comes to heat-treated components, where the material characteristics' values can differ greatly among the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study on Cancer Related Fatigue and Quality of Life (QOL) among Women Undergoing Treatment for Various Cancers in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals of Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Cancer is a collection of illnesses marked by irregular cell proliferation that has the potential to infiltrate or metastasize to different areas of the body. Gynecological cancer specifically refers to the abnormal cell growth in the female reproductive tract, including various organs such as the endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and breast. These cancer cells have a tendency to multiply uncontrollably. The majority of individuals diagnosed with cancer …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study on Cancer Related Fatigue and Quality of Life (QOL) among Women Undergoing Treatment for Various Cancers in Selected Tertiary Care Hospitals of Ludhiana, Punjab.
Abstract: A set of illnesses known as cancer involve abnormal cell proliferation and have the ability to invade or spread to different bodily regions. Gynecological cancer refers to an abnormal growth of cells in female reproductive tract, including the endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and breast,which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way. Most cancer patients experience cancer-related fatigue at some point over the course of their illness, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Evaluation of J-Integral and Fatigue Crack Growth Rate of Semi-elliptical Crack in Compressor Blade
Abstract: Gas turbine compressor blades are subjected to centrifugal, gas bending and vibratory loads. This repeated loading and unloading can reduce the life of compressor blades. This research aims at the estimation of fatigue crack growth rate of various three-dimensional cracks in a compressor blade considering the J-integral calculations for a semi-elliptical crack, subjected to centrifugal loading. Static stress analysis was carried out to ascertain the critical region or crack zone …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Evaluation of J-Integral and Fatigue Crack Growth Rate of Semi-elliptical Crack in Compressor Blade
Abstract: Gas turbine compressor blades are subjected to centrifugal, gas bending and vibratory loads. This repeated loading and unloading can reduce the life of compressor blades. This research aims at the estimation of fatigue crack growth rate of various three-dimensional cracks in a compressor blade considering the J-integral calculations for a semi-elliptical crack, subjected to centrifugal loading. Static stress analysis was carried out to ascertain the critical region or crack zone …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Fatigue Failure Analysis of a Railway Wheel Using FEA
Abstract: In a railway transportation system, the railway wheel is the hardest and most critical component. Technological developments in the manufacturing of railway wheels in industries have made it possible to significantly extend the fatigue life of wheels. The manufacturing industries perform three tasks: aiding in train movement, supporting the carloads and also acts brake drum in the vehicle. The serious problems in railway engineering are fatigue design of a wheel …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Comparative Study on Fatigue Analysis Methods using Turret-moored FPSO Model
Abstract: Abstract Floating structures are prone to fatigue due to high cyclic loads mainly caused by waves and changing loading conditions. Therefore, fatigue is an important criterion during design. The fatigue life is dependent upon factors such as global and local design, workmanship during construction, maintenance, corrosion protection, and trade and load history. Different approaches are applied to the fatigue strength assessment. Longitudinal stiffener end connections are also important structural elements …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Probabilistic Analysis of Fatigue Life of Polymer Concrete
Abstract: In this paper, probabilistic analysis of fatigue life of polymer concrete has been carried out with the intent to study its fatigue-life distributions using Weibull distribution. Three-point flexural fatigue tests were conducted on polymer concrete specimens of size 40 × 40 × 160 mm using MTS Servo-controlled actuator to obtain the fatigue lives at different stress levels. It has been observed that the probabilistic distribution of fatigue life of polymer …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Linear Static and Fatigue Analysis of Nose Landing Gear for Trainer Aircraft
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to present prototype of aircraft landing gear using CATIA V5 software to study the behavior of landing gear as per actual working condition and to perform structural analysis to study the landing gear behavior for cyclic loading (fatigue loading). Determining the loading modes in the nose landing gear is subjected to static load and cyclic loads which should be taken into account in …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Experimental Techniques for Fatigue Analysis of a Small Wind Turbine Blade
Abstract: During the life span, a wind turbine blade experiences variety of the forces. These forces include gravitational force, centrifugal force, tangential force, thrust force, etc. Thrust force and gravitational forces create edgewise bending stress while the tangential forces (wind pressure) create flapwise bending stress. Centrifugal forces generate direct stress in the wind turbine blade. Most of the wind turbine blades fail due to bending in the flapwise direction. These induced …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a multisystemic dysfunctional illness that is characterized by long-term disabling fatigue that is at least 6 months in duration and is accompanied by a variety of rheumatologic, infectious, neuropsychiatric, and neurological symptoms. CFS patients have a significantly impaired functional status that leads to significant personal and economic complications. The purpose of this review was to determine if CBT is more successful than other treatments for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–24 Read article
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Composite Fabrication by Stir-Cast for Al C355.0 With Particulates Hematite Reinforcements at Different Weight Percentages in Copper Chills with and Without Water Circulation for Mechanical and Fatigue Performance
Abstract: This study investigates the fabrication of aluminum matrix composites using the stir casting method to analyze the mechanical characterization and fatigue behavior of Al C355.0 composites reinforced with varying weight percentages of hematite particulates. The hematite content was systematically adjusted from 0 wt. % to 12 wt. % in 3 wt. % increments, with the presence of constituent elements confirmed through Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). The incorporation of hematite reinforcement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 324–336 Read article
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New Design Formulae for Safety and Precision in the Fatigue Engineering of Mechanical Components and Structures
Abstract: This paper introduces two new formulae, termed the Nori Fatigue Formulae, for determining the maximum allowable fatigue stress in mechanical components and structures with significant stress concentrations. These formulae will eliminate the usage of code-sensitive safety factors along with other factored values from the entire mechanical design engineering work, ranging from a safety pin to spacecraft. The first formula gives the maximum allowable fatigue stress in tension, and the second …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–22 Read article
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Linear Static and Fatigue Analysis of Nose Landing Gear for Trainer Aircraft
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to present prototype of aircraft landing gear using CATIA V5 software to study the behavior of landing gear as per actual working condition and to perform structural analysis to study the landing gear behavior for cyclic loading (fatigue loading). Determining the loading modes in the nose landing gear is subjected to static load and cyclic loads which should be taken into account in …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Fatigue Assessment of Flare Foundations on FPSO Structure
Abstract: This paper addresses the fatigue analysis results of the new-built FPSO’s flare tower foundations and associated the hull which is supporting the four cylindrical legs of the flare. Flare foundation is checked for fatigue resistance both in “towing” and “on site” conditions. The fatigue design of the flare supporting structure is to take into account the inertia loads due to wave motions in towing and on site, but also the …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Fatigue Analysis of the FSAE Vehicle's Front Wheel Hub
Abstract: This study illustrates the design and analysis of the FSAE vehicle's front wheel hub. Because wheel hubs are subjected to cyclic loads on a continuous basis, there is a risk of fatigue, which leads to material failure. The start and spread of cracks in a material as a result of cyclic loading is known as fatigue. The brake discs could not be easily removed since the disc is positioned between …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications Read article
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Fatigue Analysis of the FSAE Vehicle's Front Wheel Hub
Abstract: This study illustrates the design and analysis of the FSAE vehicle's front wheel hub. Because wheel hubs are subjected to cyclic loads on a continuous basis, there is a risk of fatigue, which leads to material failure. The start and spread of cracks in a material as a result of cyclic loading is known as fatigue. The brake discs could not be easily removed since the disc is positioned between …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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A Comparison on Driver Fatigue/Drowsiness Detection Methods
Abstract: The rapid improvements in the automobile industry have made our vehicles more powerful, easier to drive and control, safer, more energy efficient, and more environmentally friendly. The accidents caused today by cars are mainly due to the driver fatigue. Driving for a long period of time causes excessive fatigue and tiredness which makes the driver sleepy or loose awareness. The rapid increase in the number of accidents seems to be …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Critical Review of Fatigue Properties of Friction Stir Welds of Aluminum Alloys
Abstract: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid state welding technique being developed for various metals and alloys. It allows joining of high strength aluminum alloys which is generally difficult to weld with conventional welding techniques. This joining technique is energy efficient, environment friendly, and versatile. FSW is considered to be the most significant development in metal joining in a decade. It is expected to have various weld properties to meet …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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V-Belt Fatigue Life Prediction
Abstract: The system of the V-belt drives was studied by means of the similarity theory in this research, and the major factors and the basic dimensions which would affect the fatigue life of V-belt were ascertained. Then the prediction hypothesis of the V-belt’s fatigue life was deduced. The theory and the method proposed in this paper would optimize testing of the fatigue lives of V-belts, and the test workload would be …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 66–72 Read article