Standard notched fatigue test specimens are subjected to cyclic loading conditions to a number of cycles enough to initiate cracks and then the specimens are repaired with fibre-reinforced composite patches to investigate the influence of the repair on their fatigue life. It is found that the repair provides longer life for the test specimens, and substantial reduction in the stress intensity is achieved.
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