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Mapping of scatter in fatigue life assessment of welded structures—a round-robin study
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Engineering Mechanics.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1932-6011
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Engineering Mechanics, Vehicle Engineering and Solid Mechanics, Lightweight Structures.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1296-3608
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering.
KTH, School of Engineering Sciences (SCI), Engineering Mechanics.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4180-4710
2021 (English)In: Welding in the World, ISSN 0043-2288, E-ISSN 1878-6669, Vol. 65, no 9, p. 1841-1855Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

A round-robin study has been carried out within a national project in Sweden with the addition of an international participant, where several industrial partners and universities are participating. The project aims to identify variation and sources of variation in welding production, map scatter in fatigue life estimation, and define and develop concepts to reduce these, in all steps of product development. The participating organisations were asked to carry out fatigue life assessment of welded box structures, which is a component in load-carrying structures. The estimations of fatigue life have also been compared with fatigue test results. Detailed drawings, loads and material data were also given to the participants. The participants were supposed to use assessment methods based on global and local stresses using the design codes or recommendations they currently use in-house. Differences were identified between both methods and participants using the same codes/recommendations. Applicability and conditions from the cases in the codes were also identified to be differently evaluated between the participants. It could be concluded that for the applied cases the nominal stress method often overestimated the fatigue life and had a high scatter in the estimations by different participants. The effective notch method is conservative in comparison to the life of tested components with little scatter between the results derived by the participants. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021. Vol. 65, no 9, p. 1841-1855
Keywords [en]
Effective notch stress method, Fatigue, Nominal stress method, Welded structures, Fatigue testing, Welding, Fatigue life assessment, Fatigue life estimation, Industrial partners, Load-carrying structure, Nominal stress methods, Round robin studies, Sources of variation, Welding production, Fatigue of materials
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Manufacturing, Surface and Joining Technology Vehicle and Aerospace Engineering Infrastructure Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-307210DOI: 10.1007/s40194-021-01099-yISI: 000629864100001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85102954307OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-307210DiVA, id: diva2:1629667
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Available from: 2022-01-18 Created: 2022-01-18 Last updated: 2025-02-14Bibliographically approved
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1. Fatigue and Fracture of High-Strength Steels: Improving Reliability in Strength Assessment
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Fatigue and Fracture of High-Strength Steels: Improving Reliability in Strength Assessment
2024 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Structural steel plays a fundamental role in the heavy industry, serving as a key material for numerous load-bearing products and equipment. Its widespread use is attributed to its robustness, resistance to wear, ease of use in construction, and cost-effectiveness. As industries increasingly focus on sustainable development, there is a growing emphasis on efficient material use and the enhancement of component performance. The optimisation of structures, achieved through integrating high-performance materials and appropriate design methodologies, is crucial in advancing product development. Such design strategies should focus on maximising structural capacity while maintaining economic viability. Although the production costs for these optimised structures may be higher, this is often compensated by their reduced operational costs and lower environmental impact. 

The implementation of high-strength structural steels for lightweight and high-performance structures necessitates a design that can withstand high stress. These materials offer increased static strength and exhibit enhanced fatigue resistance thanks to their advantageous microstructure. However, the full potential of these materials in structural applications is significantly influenced by design decisions and manufacturing techniques. Common production methods, such as welding and cutting, often impede the improvement of fatigue strength in high-performance materials, as numerous standards and guidelines indicate. Therefore, to fully leverage the benefits of high-strength materials, it is crucial to enhance and comprehend the effects of weld quality, cut edge quality, defect tolerance and potential post-weld treatments, ensuring these factors align with the materials' enhanced strength characteristics.

The present work investigates aspects that could enhance the reliability of load-bearing structures, thereby facilitating the use of high-stress designs and the integration of high-strength steels. It identifies the quality of welds and cut edges as a key limiting factor. The research thoroughly examines its impact and proposes new recommendations. The defect tolerances are also further studied to understand how defects impact these high-strength materials. The findings offer vital insights for developing improved quality recommendations for welds and cut edges, which are fundamental in effectively utilising high-strength steel.

Abstract [sv]

Inom den tunga industrin är strukturellt stål en nödvändig komponent för många lastbärande produkter. Användningen är så utbredd tack vare materialets robusthet, slitstyrka och funktionalitet, dessutom är det kostnadseffektivt. I takt med att industrin alltmer fokuserar på hållbar utveckling, ökar behovet på en effektiv materialanvändning och förbättring av komponenters prestanda. För att främja produktutveckling är det nödvändigt att optimera strukturer, vilket uppnås genom att implementera lämpliga designmetoder med rätt typ av högpresterande material. Sådana designstrategier bör fokusera på att strukturen blir så motståndskraftig som möjligt samtidigt som det förblir ekonomiskt försvarbart. Trots att produktionskostnaderna för dessa optimerade strukturer kan vara högre, kan detta ofta kompenseras av lägre driftskostnader och minskad miljöpåverkan.

Höghållfasta strukturstål erbjuder ökad statisk styrka och uppvisar förbättrad utmattningshållfasthet, tack vare en fördelaktig mikrostruktur. Den fulla potentialen påverkas dock avsevärt i strukturella tillämpningar av design- och tillverkningstekniker. Implementering av dessa typer av material för lättvikts- och högpresterande strukturer kräver därför en design som kan motstå hög spänning. Vanliga produktionsmetoder, så som svetsning och skärning, motverkar ofta förbättringen av utmattningshållfasthet i högpresterande material, vilket även framhävs av dagens standarder och riktlinjer. För att säkerställa att materialens egenskaper kan användas fullt ut, är det avgörande att förbättra och förstå effekterna av svetskvalitet, kantkvalitet vid skärning, defekttolerans och potentiella efterbehandlingar av svetsar.

Det aktuella arbetet undersöker aspekter som kan förbättra tillförlitligheten hos lastbärande strukturer, vilket underlättar användningen av design som tillåter höga spänningar och möjliggör användningen av höghållfasta stål. Kvaliteten hos svetsar och skurna kanter identifieras som en begränsande faktor för användningen av höghållfast stål. Forskningen undersöker dess inverkan och föreslår nya rekommendationer. Defekttoleransen studeras vidare för att förstå hur defekter påverkar dessa höghållfasta material. Resultaten ger viktiga insikter för utvecklingen av förbättrade kvalitetsrekommendationer för svetsar och skurna kanter, vilket sammantaget är grundläggande för att effektivt kunna utnyttja höghållfast stål.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2024. p. 51
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TRITA-SCI-FOU ; 2024:01
Keywords
High-Strength Steel, Quality assurance, Probabilistic modeling, Fatigue, Fracture mechanics
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Vehicle and Aerospace Engineering Reliability and Maintenance
Research subject
Vehicle and Maritime Engineering
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urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-342362 (URN)978-91-8040-821-9 (ISBN)
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2024-02-09, F3, Lindstedtsvägen 26, Stockholm, 14:00 (English)
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