The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, №10

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #10-11, 94-99 pages

Review of fatigue design rules for welded structures

S.J. Maddox

TWI, Abington, Cambridge, UK

Abstract
Current fatigue design rules are reviewed in the light of recent research and the changing needs of industry. Available evidence indicates that many revisions are required and the scope can be extended. Topics addressed included classification of butt and cruciform joints, the inclusion of non-arc welds, size effect corrections, the hot-spot stress approach, the treatment of complex combined loading and cumulative damage calculation methods.
Keywords: fatigue, design, S-N curves, welds, electron beam, laser, friction, size effect, corrosion fatigue, hot-spot stress, FEM analysis, shear stress, cumulative damage, steel, stainless steel, aluminium

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Suggested Citation

S.J. Maddox (2003) Review of fatigue design rules for welded structures. The Paton Welding J., 10, 94-99.

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