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SwRI engineers have
developed a component test rig useful for
quickly and inexpensively identifying
potential high-cycle fatigue failure sites. |
High-cycle fatigue is responsible for a majority of
cylinder head cracks. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Engine Design engineers have developed a component test rig useful for quickly and inexpensively identifying potential high-cycle fatigue failure
sites.
The rig test utilizes hydraulic pressure to simulate alternating cylinder pressure loading. A mean thermal load can also be incorporated in the test. When combined with historical product field failure data, the rig test can be a significant part of an overall
evaluation program.
Return to the "Cylinder Head Analysis and
Evaluation" page.
For more information about cylinder head fatigue rig evaluation capabilities at SwRI or how you
can contract with SwRI, please contact
Mark
Tussing
at
mtussing@swri.org or
(210) 522-2628.
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Contact Information |
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Mark Tussing Engine Design
(210) 522-2628
mtussing@swri.org |
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