Novel laminated nanostructure gives steel bone-like resistance to fracturing under repeated stress
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 14:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Metal fatigue can lead to abrupt and sometimes catastrophic failures in parts that undergo repeated loading, or stress. It's a major cause of failure in structural components of everything from aircraft and spacecraft to bridges and powerplants. As a result, such structures are typically built with wide safety margins that add to costs.