Brotzen, Franz R.2016-04-212016-04-211957Nevill, Gale E., 1933-. "Effect of vibrations on the yield strength of a low carbon steel." (1957) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89167">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89167</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89167Experimental results show that, when a specimen is subjected to vibration in the frequency range from 15 kc to 80 kc, the steady stress necessary to cause plastic deformation is appreciably reduced. This reduction is examined under different conditions of vibrational amplitude, frequency, strain, and temperature. Several possible explanations for this decrease in yield strength have been considered on the basis of dislocation theory. A discussion and a detailed picture of the responsible mechanism are included.30 ppengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.ThesisRICE0204reformatted digitalThesis M.E. 1957 NEVILL