Fatigue Performance of High-Frequency Welded Steel I-Beams

Fatigue is an important consideration in the design of steel bridges. Historically, the fatigue strength of welded details has been based on full-scale experimental testing. This work looked at the fatigue strength of I-beams that used solid-state, high-frequency welds to make the web-to-flange welds, where traditionally this would be performed with fusion welding processes. The specimens closely replicated those used to derive the current category B classification of web-to-flange welds. The limited fatigue testing demonstrated the fatigue resistance was approximately category B; however, it is only based on three specimens, and additional testing is warranted.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Edition: Final Report
  • Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 30p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01665645
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-HRT-17-110
  • Contract Numbers: DTFH61-10-D-00017
  • Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
  • Created Date: Apr 9 2018 11:42AM