Fatigue strength of welded Structures

Extensive research conducted over the years on the fatigue behaviour of welded structures has brought a greater understanding to the design methods that can be employed to reduce premature or progressive fatigue cracking. By discussing essential design rules, this book highlights the need for a design approach that incorporates an understanding of the fatigue problem and effects of welding. Specific recommendations for the design of welded joints in components or structures are discussed as is an account of the application of fracture mechanics to fatigue, providing useful information to engineers involved in the design or assessment of welded joints. This latest edition of Fatigue strength of welded structures has been revised to take into account recent advances in technology providing a practical approach with up-to-date design rules. CONTENTS Fatigue failure; Fracture mechanics analysis of fatigue; Significant features of welds in relation to fatigue; Factors which affect fatigue of welded joints; Fatigue behaviour of welded joints; Fatigue testing; Fatigue life prediction methods; Fatigue design rules for welded steel; Fatigue design rules for welded aluminium alloys; Stresses used with the fatigue design rules; Hot-spot stress approach to fatigue design; Fatigue assessment using design rules; Aspects of the practical application of design rules; Significance of weld imperfections; Notch stress approach to fatigue design; Improving the fatigue strength of welded joints; Fatigue assessment of non-welded material; Fatigue design by testing; Repair of fatigue loaded components; Typical service failures.Maddox, S. J. is the author of 'Fatigue strength of welded Structures', published 2000 under ISBN 9781855735064 and ISBN 1855735067.