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Fatigue

A degradation mechanism caused by the simultaneous action of cyclic, tensile stress. Fatigue may culminate in crack initiation and growth that may cause fracture after enough cycles.
 

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 25, 2021

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 25, 2021