This new edition encompasses the latest research and particularly the recent standards. The text will be of value to welding engineers and designers, medium to

An English version of a sucessful German book. Both traditional and modern concepts are described.

The weld toe is a primary source of fatigue cracking because of the severity of the stress concentration it produces. Weld toe improvement can increase the fati

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

The key to avoidance of fatigue, which is the main cause of service failures, is good design. In the case of welded joints, which are particularly susceptible t