Fatigue behaviour of welded steel tubular structures

Shankare Gowda, Ilkka Hakola

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Abstract

This paper reviews the fatigue strength characteristics of many types of welded steel connections used in both onshore and offshore applications. Methods of analysis and factors affecting fatigue life of welded structures and the available design standards for the design of such members are also discussed. The new design aspects, the problems associated with the welds, the use of high-strength steel and the present state of research on steel structures in the European Community of Steel and Coal (ECSC) and other organizations are highlighted. In addition, the test results of four models of tower crane joints which were tested under constant amplitude loading are included. The stress concentration factors (SCF) obtained by parametric equations and finite element analysis are compared with the measured experimental values. The experimental fatigue lives of joints are compared with standard S-N curves and fracture mechanics analysis.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFatigue and Fracture in Steel and Concrete Structures - ISFF '91
EditorsA.G. Madhava Rao, T.V.S.R. Appa Rao
Place of PublicationRotterdam
PublisherBalkema
Pages1530-1547
ISBN (Print)978-90-5410-205-2
Publication statusPublished - 1991
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventFatigue and Fracture in Steel and Concrete Structures - ISFF '91 - Madras, India
Duration: 19 Dec 199121 Dec 1991

Conference

ConferenceFatigue and Fracture in Steel and Concrete Structures - ISFF '91
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityMadras
Period19/12/9121/12/91

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