FCP Reports

The Fracture Control Program maintains a library of research reports related to key issues in the field.

You may search this library using the field to the right based on keywords and the contents of each report’s abstract and title.  Or, please use the links below to browse our reports.  They’re ordered chronologically.

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001 “Analysis of Failures in Metal Components,” T. J. Dolan, March 1972. Abstract Download (2 MB)
002 “A Review of the Mechanical Properties of Nodular Cast Iron with special Reference to Fatigue,” R. A. Testin, March 1972. Abstract Download (1 MB)
003 “Some Fracture Problem in Welded High Strength Members,” T. J. Dolan, July 1972.* Abstract Download (578 KB)
004 “Predictive Testing of Metallic Parts,” T. J. Dolan, September 1972.* Abstract Download (2 MB)
005 “Determination of the Fatigue Notch Factor in Thin Plates,” D. T. Raske, October 1972.* Abstract Download (554 KB)
006 “Estimation of Fatigue Crack Propagation Life in Butt Weldments,” F. V. Lawrence, P. C. Mainali and T’A. Y. C. Wond, October 1972.* Abstract Download (1,009 KB)
007 “Interim Report on Fatigue Behavior of High Hardness Nodular Cast Iron,” R. A. Testin, March 1973.* Abstract Download (2 MB)
008 “A Review of Fretting Fatigue,” H. C. Yeh and G. M. Sinclair, May 1973.* Abstract Download (2 MB)
009 “Cyclic Stress-Strain Behavior and Fatigue Resistance of Two Structural Steels,” J. F. Martin, December 1973.* Abstract Download (3 MB)
010 “Fatigue Damage Analysis for Irregular Shaped Structures Subjected to Representative Loads,” J. F. Martin, December 1973.* Abstract Download (5 MB)