Fatigue of Welded Components – Quantifying Fitness for Service
Fatigue in welded steel components is often initiated by mechanical vibration, corrosion, and thermal cycling. Fitness-for- Service analysis determines the safety and financial risk factors related to component repair or replacement.
This article by Bill, Sr. shares insight about managing risk specific to such weld failures. See it in his article Quantifying Fitness For Service. (PDF)
