This book provides a basis for the design and analysis of welded components that are subjected to fluctuating forces, to avoid failure by fatigue. It is also a

These recommendations present general methods for the assessment of fatigue damage in welded components, which may affect the limit states of a structure, such

The weld toe is a primary source of fatigue cracking because of the severity of the stress concentration it produces. Weld toe improvement can increase the fati

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

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