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Method for Measuring Fatigue

  • US 20130305833A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2012
  • Published: 11/21/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for measuring fatigue on a metal or metal alloy structural part, comprising:

  • (a.) mounting a fatigue gage on a surface of the part, the fatigue gage being the same material as the part;

    (b.) applying electrical power on the gage and measuring the resistance of the fatigue gage;

    (c.) inspecting the fatigue gage at various time intervals by applying electric power on the gage and measuring the resistance of the fatigue gage; and

    (d.) analyzing the change of resistance of the fatigue gage at the various time intervals to determine fatigue on the part.

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