Determination of crack growth for 6082-T6 aluminium subjected to periodic single and block overloads and underloads using a two dimensional finite element model

•A numerical model has been developed to predict crack opening and closing loads.•Predicted crack growth correlated well for overloads applied at low frequency.•The retardation delay distance matched experimental data.•Multiple load cycles applied at the same nodal point created excessive plasticity...

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