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Models for fatigue crack formation and growth · Deformation produced by (a) monotonic plastic strain, and (b) cyclic plastic strain in a single crystal is compared below. |
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From: Suresh, |
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· The same slip systems are active in both but the periodic stress (b) creates persistent slip bands (PSB) that contain both protrusions and intrusions. |
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