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Development of a Fracture Mechanics-Based Tooth Tip Life Prediction Model for Loosening Teeth

As the core component of loosening devices in construction machinery, loosening teeth endure high-stress cyclic loads under harsh conditions such as weathered strata and rock stripping. Tooth tip fracture failure directly impacts equipment operational efficiency and safety. This paper systematically explores methods for constructing a tooth tip life prediction model for ripper teeth based on fracture mechanics theory and in accordance with the requirements of GB/T 25628-2023.

Application of Fracture Mechanics in Ripper Tooth Design

Fracture mechanics provides theoretical foundations for ripper tooth design by studying crack propagation mechanisms. Practical engineering cases indicate that the pin hole area of the tooth shank is a typical high-stress concentration zone where fractures predominantly occur. Finite element analysis reveals that when the ripper impacts hard rock, localized stresses at the tooth sleeve contact area can reach 1063.7 MPa, far exceeding the material's strength limit.

Material Properties and Fracture Mechanics Parameters of Loosening Teeth

Loosening teeth are typically manufactured from medium-carbon alloy steel, achieving a tensile strength of 950 MPa after quenching and tempering. Key fracture mechanics parameters include:

Fracture toughness (KIC): Reflects a material's resistance to crack propagation

Stress intensity factor (K): Characterizes the stress field intensity at the crack tip

Crack propagation rate (da/dN): Describes fatigue crack growth characteristics

Lifetime Prediction Model Construction Method

1. Theoretical Foundation

Fatigue crack propagation described by Paris's law:

Where ΔK is the stress intensity factor amplitude, C and m are material constants.

2. Key Steps

Load spectrum analysis: Collect stress-time history during actual operation

Crack initiation life: Calculated using Miner's linear cumulative damage theory

Crack propagation life: Solved numerically by integrating the Paris equation

Validation and optimization: Model parameters refined with bench test data

3. Innovative Design Approach

Bionic research indicates that tooth tip structures modeled after chicken claw tips significantly improve stress distribution, extending service life by over threefold.

GB/T 25628-2023 Standard Requirements

The latest standard imposes stricter mechanical performance requirements for soil loosening teeth:

New “assembly vibration” testing metric (Clause 5.3)

Enhanced mechanical property specifications for forgings (Clause 5.5)

Defined shell mold casting quality tolerances (Clause 5.4)

Conclusions and Outlook

The established fracture mechanics-based life prediction model effectively evaluates remaining tip life for soil loosening teeth, providing a basis for preventive maintenance. Future research may integrate smart sensing technology to enable real-time crack propagation monitoring and early warning.