A maximum likelihood method for estimating P S N curves

• Published in: International journal of fatigue Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 415 - 419
• Main Authors: Ling, Jing, Pan, Jwo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.05.1997; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Fatigue; fatigue strength; fatigue test; maximum likelihood method; Mechanical properties and methods of testing. Rheology. Fracture mechanics. Tribology; Metals. Metallurgy; P S N curves; fatigue strength; fatigue test; maximum likelihood method; P S N curves; Fatigue life; Fatigue test; Fatigue strength; Test method; Mechanical properties; Fatigue; SN diagram; Likelihood function

A maximum likelihood method for estimating P S N curves is proposed in order to minimize the time and the number of specimens required for laboratory testing. The S N curves are assumed in a three-parameter form. The proposed maximum likelihood method can conveniently be used to estimate the thre...