Fatigue resistance of rib to deck, crossbeam to deck and deck to deck welds in orthotropic decks using structural stress
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Abstract
This study derives the fatigue resistance of welded details in orthotropic decks using structural stress (hot-spot stress where possible) based on tests described in literature and tests by the authors. The data are supported with linear elastic fracture mechanics simulations. Details covered are the rib to deck weld, the crossbeam to deck weld and the deck butt weld. High fatigue resistances are found, caused by favourable loading modes (bending and compression) and reduced driving force with the growth of cracks. The technical specification TS 1993-1-901, part of the new generation of Eurocodes, is based on the results of this study.
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OpenAlex topics: Fatigue and fracture mechanics · Material Properties and Failure Mechanisms · Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
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