Aluminum alloys (AAs) of 5xxx and 6xxx are employed in marine construction and
shipbuilding, particularly in the construction of hulls, superstructures, and deck panels of …

Several approaches exist for the fatigue strength assessment of welded joints. In addition to
the traditional nominal stress approach, various approaches were developed using a local …

This paper investigates the fatigue strength modelling of high-performing welded steel joints.
The work considers the strain-based, notch stress, averaged strain energy density …

The identification of internal structural flaws is an important research topic in structural health
monitoring. At present, structural safety inspections based on nondestructive testing …

This research studies the influence of local weld notch parameters on fatigue crack initiation
sites in laser-hybrid butt welds, utilizing high-resolution 3D scans and fatigue tests to failure …

Fatigue is an important design criterion for welded structures subjected to cyclic loading.
Several approaches for fatigue strength assessment have been developed which are either …

As notch stress can effectively reflect the influence of welding geometry on local stress
concentration, it can be used for fatigue strength evaluation of complex welded joints. In …

The fatigue behavior of a 4-mm thick laser-hybrid welded structure was studied using small-
and full-scale specimens. The aim of the work was to understand the response and fatigue …

For building more energy-efficient and eco-friendly structures, new lightweight solutions are
needed. Utilization of higher strength steels and smaller plate thicknesses together with …

A review is provided of various approaches that have been adopted recently to assess the
fatigue of ships and offshore structures. The relevant fatigue loading is reviewed first …