Application of Power Spectral Density Method to Fatigue Life Estimation of the Axle Structure

Based on the random vibration theory, fatigue strength theory and Miner cumulative damage theory, the formulas for estimation of fatigue life which can be coped with narrowband and broadband random vibration was derived by the peak distribution function. The power spectral density function of axle structure is deduced after the power spectral density of standard road and the vibration model of wheel had studying. Combined the power spectral density function with broadband random vibration fatigue life estimation formula, the fatigue life of axle structure was obtained. This method is simple and has a strong engineering practicality.