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Fuzzy logic approach in metals fatigue

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M. D. BowmanCorresponding Author Contact Information

G. E. Nordmark

J. T. P. Yao

School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, USA

Product Engineering, Alcoa Laboratories, USA

School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, USA


Available online 20 May 2003.

Abstract

The fatigue behavior of metal structures is extremely complex. Many types of uncertainty exist in metal fatigue studies, including member geometry; shape and size of fatigue cracks; type, shape, and size of defects and discontinuities in the structural detail; loading and environmental conditions; and thermal and corrosive effects. This article reviews a number of factors affecting the fatigue behavior of metal members. An example problem is presented to illustrate the use of fuzzy sets to evaluate the acceptability of a welded structural detail.

Author Keywords: fatigue; fuzzy sets; weld quality; condition assessment; metals

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Corresponding Author Contact InformationCorresponding author. Address correspondence to M.D. Bowman, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907.


 
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