In my research, I have come across severe low cycle fatigue of 62/36/2Ag
solder joints. I am under the impression the failure mechanism may be due to
a cavity growth type creep-fatigue model?
Has anyone looked into low cycle fatigue and/or cavity growth?


Brian J. Van De Wal
Mechanical Engineer
Benet Weapons Lab, Tank Turret Branch
U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command
Watervliet Arsenal
Comm 518-266-4287
Fax 518-266-4851

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