SPR-4841: Investigation into the Fatigue Strength and Ductility of Steel Plates with Holes made from Plasma Cutting Methods

This project will perform a study to examine and synthesize all of the existing data related to the use of plasma cutting to place holes in steel components. While this method is very efficient resulting in cost and time savings, questions remain regarding the possible effect on ductility and fatigue life as compared to traditional hole drilling techniques. The results will be used to craft a detailed experimental program should additional data be needed.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $54855
• Contract Numbers:

  SPR-4841

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Purdue University/Indiana Department of Transportation JHRP

  Purdue University
  1284 Civil Engineering Building, Room 4154
  West Lafayette, IN  United States  47907-1284
• Principal Investigators:

  Connor, Robert

• Start Date: 20231101
• Expected Completion Date: 20240731
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ductility; Fatigue (Mechanics); Holes; Plasma arc cutting; Steel plates
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01892137
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Indiana Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: SPR-4841
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 2023 4:39PM