Fatigue design: basis of the Soderberg relation In fatigue/dynamic loading design, the Soderberg line uses which material property on the static-stress axis (unlike other relations that often use ultimate strength)? Choose the correct property.
Mechanical Engineering
Machine Design
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AUltimate tensile strength
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BYield strength
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CProof stress (0.2%)
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DTrue fracture strength
Answer
Correct Answer: Yield strength
Explanation
ConceptThe Soderberg criterion is a linear fatigue design relation that limits mean stress using the yield strength (not the ultimate strength), paired with the fatigue limit for alternating stress.
ComparisonGoodman and Gerber relations use ultimate tensile strength on the mean-stress intercept; Soderberg is more conservative by using yield strength.
Final AnswerYield strength