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Determination of energy dissipation during cyclic loading and its use to predict fatigue life of metal alloys

This paper is not about microplastics — it develops a mathematical method for predicting the fatigue life of metal alloys from energy dissipation during cyclic loading.

2023 Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures 7 citations
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Microstructure-Specific Lifetime Prediction Method for Heavy-Section Castings Based on Non-Destructive Measurements During Fatigue Testing

Researchers developed a microstructure-specific lifetime prediction method for heavy-section ductile cast iron components using non-destructive measurements during fatigue testing, addressing the challenge that local microstructural variations in large castings significantly influence fatigue strength. The approach offers a more practical alternative to conventional specimen-based S-N curve determination for components such as wind turbine main shafts and planet carriers.

2025 International Journal of Metalcasting
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A damage-based uniaxial fatigue life prediction method for metallic materials

Researchers developed a faster method for determining how long metal components will last under repeated stress by tracking tiny changes in material stiffness as damage accumulates, rather than running tests until failure. The method was validated across ten different metals including steel, aluminum, and titanium, consistently matching results from standard but much more time-consuming tests.

2023 Materials & Design 11 citations
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Research Progress on Fatigue Behavior and Life Prediction under Multiaxial Loading for Metals

This Chinese-language review summarizes research on fatigue damage and life prediction of metal structures under complex, multi-directional loading conditions. The research is focused on structural engineering and has no direct relevance to microplastic pollution.

2021 Journal of Mechanical Engineering 7 citations
Review Tier 2

A Review of Damage, Void Evolution, and Fatigue Life Prediction Models

This engineering review summarizes models for predicting how damage, voids, and fatigue cause materials such as metals and composites to fail over time. This materials science paper is not related to microplastic environmental contamination.

2021 Preprints.org 13 citations
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Probabilistic approach in high‐cycle multiaxial fatigue: volume and surface effects

This engineering paper developed a probabilistic framework for predicting fatigue limits in metals under complex multiaxial loading conditions by combining statistical modeling with microplasticity analysis. This is a mechanical engineering study with no relevance to environmental microplastics.

2004 Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures 49 citations
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Experimental validation of multiaxial fatigue theories to estimate fatigue life of helical compression spring

This study experimentally tested several multiaxial fatigue theories to predict the lifespan of helical compression springs used in vehicle suspension systems. The findings help engineers choose the most accurate fatigue model for designing springs that can withstand the stress cycles of real-world use.

2023 Journal of Current Science and Technology
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Review of Fatigue Crack Initiation Mechanisms Development and Monitoring in the Very High Cycle Fatigue Regime

This review covers how fatigue cracks initiate and grow in materials under very high cycle loading conditions, with implications for engineering design. Understanding material fatigue mechanisms helps develop longer-lasting products that reduce the need for replacement, thereby reducing manufacturing waste and plastic use.

2023 Materials Performance and Characterization 1 citations