Probabilistic fatigue life prediction for welded joints with undercuts considering crack initiation variability and multi-crack interaction
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OpenAlex topics: Fatigue and fracture mechanics · Non-Destructive Testing Techniques · Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
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