An equivalent structural stress-based fatigue evaluation framework for rib-to-deck welded joints in orthotropic steel deck

Abstract Rib-to-deck welded joints in orthotropic steel decks have demonstrated different fatigue failure modes that have different fatigue resistance. Among the different failure modes, the mode corresponding to the lowest fatigue resistance governs the fatigue resistance of the welded joint. The ability of determining the governing failure mode is essential for predicting the fatigue resistance of the welded joints. This research establishes a fatigue evaluation framework for determining the dominant failure mode of rib-to-deck welded joints. The framework is established based on the equivalent structural stress method and validated using model test data. The results indicate that the proposed framework provides accurate prediction of the dominant fatigue failure mode of rib-to-deck welded joints. Based on the presented framework, the fatigue resistance of the welded joints is reasonably predicted, and the effect of weld penetration ratio on the fatigue failure mode is investigated.

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