Experimental Investigation of Crack Initiation in Face-Centered Cubic Materials in the High and Very

The book "Experimental Investigation of Crack Initiation in Face-Centered Cubic Materials in the High and Very High Cycle Fatigue" offers a comprehensive analysis of fatigue mechanisms and crack initiation in materials such as nickel, aluminum, and copper. Through innovative experimental approaches, the study is conducted in the field of very high cycle fatigue. A novel, custom-designed resonant fatigue setup allows for the observation of changes in the resonance frequency of the samples throughout the fatigue process. These changes serve as an indicator of the progression of fatigue damage. The book highlights various mechanisms that lead to crack formation, including the formation of slip bands, cyclic hardening, vacancy formation, and oxidation, which can be considered early fatigue mechanisms.