Structural Hot-Spot Stress Approach to Fatigue Analysis of Welded Components

Structural Hot-Spot Stress Approach to Fatigue Analysis of Welded Components
Author: Erkki Niemi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2017-08-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811055688

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 use with the structural hot-spot stress for a range of weld details, and presents parametric formulas for calculating stress increases due to misalignment and structural discontinuities. Highlighting the extension to structures fabricated from plates and non-tubular sections. The structural hot-spot stress approach focuses on cases of potential fatigue cracking from the weld toe and it has been in use for many years in tubular joints. Following an explanation of the structural hot-spot stress, its definition and its relevance to fatigue, the book describes methods for its determination. It considers stress determination from both finite element analysis and strain gauge measurements, and emphasizes the use of finite element stress analysis, providing guidance on the choice of element type and size for use with either solid or shell elements. Lastly, it illustrates the use of the recommendations in four case studies involving the fatigue assessment of welded structures using the structural hot-spot stress

Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints by Local Approaches

Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints by Local Approaches
Author: Dieter Radaj
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2006-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845691881

Local approaches to fatigue assessment are used to predict the structural durability of welded joints, to optimise their design and to evaluate unforeseen joint failures. This standard work provides a systematic survey of the principles and practical applications of the various methods. It covers the hot spot structural stress approach to fatigue in general, the notch stress and notch strain approach to crack initiation and the fracture mechanics approach to crack propagation. Seam-welded and spot-welded joints in structural steels and aluminium alloys are also considered.This completely reworked second edition takes into account the tremendous progress in understanding and applying local approaches which has been achieved in the last decade. It is a standard reference for designers, structural analysts and testing engineers who are responsible for the fatigue-resistant in-service behaviour of welded structures. - Completely reworked second edition of a standard work providing a systematic survey of the principles and practical applications of the various methods - Covers the hot spot structural stress approach to fatigue in general, the notch stress and notch strain approach to crack initiation and the fracture mechanics approach to crack propagation. - Written by a distinguished team of authors

Fatigue Design (ESIS 16)

Fatigue Design (ESIS 16)
Author: J. Solin
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1993-03-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

A compilation of research in fatigue design, prediction, and assessment Fatigue Design is a collection of research presented at the 1993 International Symposium on Fatigue Design. Detailing the latest findings and most current research, this book features papers on a variety of pertinent topics, including the quantification of service load for fatigue life predictions, identification of stress states and failure modes, assessment of residual life in damaged components, and more. Special attention is paid to the need for simple and reliable prediction tools to help better ensure adequate strength at the design stage.

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures V

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures V
Author: C. Guedes Soares
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 814
Release: 2015-03-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1315685051

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures V contains the papers presented at MARSTRUCT 2015, the 5th International Conference on Marine Structures (Southampton, UK, 25-27 March 2015). The MARSTRUCT series of conferences started in Glasgow, UK in 2007, the second event of the series took place in Lisbon, Portugal (2009), while the third was in Hambur

Marine Structural Design

Marine Structural Design
Author: Yong Bai
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 1010
Release: 2015-09-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081000073

Marine Structural Design, Second Edition, is a wide-ranging, practical guide to marine structural analysis and design, describing in detail the application of modern structural engineering principles to marine and offshore structures. Organized in five parts, the book covers basic structural design principles, strength, fatigue and fracture, and reliability and risk assessment, providing all the knowledge needed for limit-state design and re-assessment of existing structures. Updates to this edition include new chapters on structural health monitoring and risk-based decision-making, arctic marine structural development, and the addition of new LNG ship topics, including composite materials and structures, uncertainty analysis, and green ship concepts. - Provides the structural design principles, background theory, and know-how needed for marine and offshore structural design by analysis - Covers strength, fatigue and fracture, reliability, and risk assessment together in one resource, emphasizing practical considerations and applications - Updates to this edition include new chapters on structural health monitoring and risk-based decision making, and new content on arctic marine structural design

Fatigue Strength of Welded Structures

Fatigue Strength of Welded Structures
Author: S J Maddox
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1991-01-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781855730137

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 large companies and technical libraries.

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures
Author: Carlos Guedes Soares
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2009-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415549345

'Analysis and Design of Marine Structures' explores recent developments in methods and modelling procedures for structural assessment of marine structures: - Methods and tools for establishing loads and load effects; - Methods and tools for strength assessment; - Materials and fabrication of structures; - Methods and tools for structural design and optimisation; - Structural reliability, safety and environment protection. The book is a valuable reference source for academics, engineers and professionals involved in marine structures and design of ship and offshore structures.

Fatigue Design of Marine Structures

Fatigue Design of Marine Structures
Author: Inge Lotsberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2016-04-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107121337

This is a theoretical and practical guide for fatigue design of marine structures including sailing ships and offshore oil structures.

IIW Recommendations for the Fatigue Assessment of Welded Structures By Notch Stress Analysis

IIW Recommendations for the Fatigue Assessment of Welded Structures By Notch Stress Analysis
Author: W Fricke
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2012-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 085709856X

The notch stress approach for fatigue assessment of welded joints is based on the highest elastic stress at the weld toe or root. In order to avoid arbitrary or infinite stress results, a rounded shape with a reference radius instead of the actual sharp toe or root is usually assumed. IIW recommendations for the fatigue assessment of welded structures by notch stress analysis reviews different proposals for reference radii together with associated S-N curves. Detailed recommendations are given for the numerical analysis of notch stress by the finite or boundary element method. Several aspects are discussed, such as the structural weakening by keyhole-shaped notches and the consideration of multiaxial stress states. Appropriate S-N curves are presented for the assessment of the fatigue strength of different materials. Finally, four examples illustrate the application of the approach as well as the variety of structures which can be analysed and the range of results that can be obtained from different models. Provides detailed recommendations for the number analysis of notch stress by the finite or boundary element method Discusses structural weakening by keyhole-shaped notches and the consideration of multiaxial stress states Provides four comprehensive examples, illustrating the variety of structures which can be analysed and the range of results that can be obtained from different models

Fatigue Life Analyses of Welded Structures

Fatigue Life Analyses of Welded Structures
Author: Tom Lassen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118614704

Avoiding or controlling fatigue damage is a major issue in the design and inspection of welded structures subjected to dynamic loading. Life predictions are usually used for safe life analysis, i.e. for verifying that it is very unlikely that fatigue damage will occur during the target service life of a structure. Damage tolerance analysis is used for predicting the behavior of a fatigue crack and for planning of in-service scheduled inspections. It should be a high probability that any cracks appearing are detected and repaired before they become critical. In both safe life analysis and the damage tolerance analysis there may be large uncertainties involved that have to be treated in a logical and consistent manner by stochastic modeling. This book focuses on fatigue life predictions and damage tolerance analysis of welded joints and is divided into three parts. The first part outlines the common practice used for safe life and damage tolerance analysis with reference to rules and regulations. The second part emphasises stochastic modeling and decision-making under uncertainty, while the final part is devoted to recent advances within fatigue research on welded joints. Industrial examples that are included are mainly dealing with offshore steel structures. Spreadsheets which accompany the book give the reader the possibility for hands-on experience of fatigue life predictions, crack growth analysis and inspection planning. As such, these different areas will be of use to engineers and researchers.