A model of cumulative fatigue strengthening effect due to coaxing

In this paper, a fatigue experiment of auto drive shaft smooth specimen is studied in details. Through the analysis of load amplitude and load cycles, which influenced on the residual fatigue strength of structure, we find a mathematical model of strengthening effect due to coaxing. Based on the auto drive shaft work load spectrum, a cumulative fatigue strengthening model is suggested. Then, a new method of lightweight design that can maximise cumulative strengthening effect is proposed. Our model and method can provide a theoretical basis for lightweight design on structural parts of automobiles.