Prediction of weld toe magnification factors for semi-elliptical cracks in T-butt joints

International Journal of Fatigue

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 369-387

  Bowness, D ^a   Lee, M M K ^a  

^a SWANSEA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BUTT WELDING; CRACK INITIATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; STATISTICAL METHODS; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS;

T BUTT JOINTS; WELD TOE CRACKS;

WELDS;

EID: 0033752062     PISSN: 01421123     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0142-1123(00)00012-8     Document Type: Article

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