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<p><b>Fatigue testing</b> is a specialised form of <a href="page.php?w=mechanical_testing">mechanical testing</a> that is performed by applying <a href="page.php?w=Structural_load">cyclic loading</a> to a coupon or structure.  These tests are used either to generate <a href="page.php?w=Fatigue_%28material%29">fatigue</a> life and crack growth data, identify critical locations or demonstrate the safety of a structure that may be susceptible to fatigue. Fatigue tests are used on a range of components from coupons through to full size test articles</p><p>
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