Numerical Analysis of Fatigue Crack Propagation of Deck-Rib Welded Joint in Orthotropic Steel Decks

This study conducts numerical analysis of fatigue crack propagation in deck-rib welded joints of orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) using linear elastic fracture mechanics. The stress intensity factor for central surface cracks under constant range bending stress is calculated, and single and multi-crac...

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Published in:	Modelling
Main Authors:	Xincheng Li, Zhongqiu Fu, Hongbin Guo, Bohai Ji, Chengyi Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Subjects:	orthotropic steel decks deck-rib welded joint fatigue crack propagation multi-crack interaction
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3951/6/3/83