Fatigue Assessment | Training Course (Online)

Fatigue is the most common cause of structural failure in parts subjected to repeated loadings.

During this concise one day course, you will learn about the fundamentals of fatigue and the methodologies which can be used to predict the number of cycles before failure occurs.

With the knowledge gained, you will be suitably equipped to design against fatigue failures.

Who Should Attend?

Any engineer involved in the design of structures subjected to cyclic loading, from small single parts to large fabricated structures.

Whether you are applying FEA results or hand calculations, the fatigue analysis methodologies covered in this course are applicable. For those undertaking FEA, we will cover some of the common pitfalls and specialist tools required when assessing the results.

Duration

This online course is split into 2 sessions over 2 consecutive days at 2 hours each.

Sessions run between 9:30am  – 11:30am.

Course Fee

£350

Online Schedule

Start Date: 13 July 2022

Sessions on 13 July, 14 July.

Start Date: 12 October 2022

Sessions on  12 October, 13 October.

Classroom Training Option

A classroom-based course is also available at one of our venues if preferred to virtual training.

Registration / Further Information

• Complete the form opposite
• Call us on +44 (0) 333 996 9930
• Email us at training@wildeanalysis.co.uk

We can also run this course on a date of your choosing or as a bespoke course. Please let us know if you are interested in this option.

Course Topics Include; 

Introduction

• What is Fatigue Failure?
• Why Do We Need to Consider Fatigue Failure?
• How Do We Predict a Fatigue Failure

Basics of Fatigue

• Stress Life Approach
• Stress Definitions
• Damage Ratio

Stress Life Approach

• Stress Definitions
• Mean Stress Effects
• Stress Combination Methods
• Certainty of Survival

Stress Life Approach – Variable Amplitude

• Miner’s Rule
• Variable Amplitude Rain Flow Cycle Counting
• Vibration Fatigue

Stress Life Approach – Non-Proportional Loading

• Calculation of Stress Range

Fatigue of Welded Structures

• Stress Singularities versus Mesh Refinement
• Assessment of Welds

Wrap Up

• Final Questions
• Further Learning