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Term: Fatigue Crack
Definition:
A fatigue crack is a small, progressive crack that typically initiates from repeated mechanical loading or cyclic stress. It occurs in materials when they undergo repeated loading and unloading, leading to the development of a crack due to the accumulated fatigue damage.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun:
- A crack that forms due to the repeated application of cyclic stress on a material.
- Example: The aircraft's wing exhibited a fatigue crack, requiring immediate inspection and repair.
- Verb:
- To develop or cause a fatigue crack in a material.
- Example: The constant vibrations eventually fatigued and cracked the metal plate.
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