EK Motor Oct 2023 (Q8)

(a) With the aid of sketches, explain the term “fatigue” as applicable to engineering components. State what is meant by the term “fatigue limit”. (12) (b) Explain the term “stress raiser” with respect to fatigue, giving THREE examples and stating how stress raisers reduce the fatigue life of a component. (4)

Oct 2023 (Q8)