This book provides background and guidance on the use of the structural hot-spot stress approach to fatigue analysis. The book also offers Design S-N curves for
This report provides background and guidance on the use of the structural hot spot stress approach to the fatigue design of welded components and structures. It
This book provides a basis for the design and analysis of welded components that are subjected to fluctuating forces, to avoid failure by fatigue. It is also a
This report introduces definitions of the terminology relevant to stress determination for fatigue analysis of welded components. The various stress concentrati
Avoiding or controlling fatigue damage is a major issue in the design and inspection of welded structures subjected to dynamic loading. Life predictions are usu