IIW Guidelines on Weld Quality in Relationship to Fatigue Strength

• Main Authors: Jonsson, Bertil (Author), Dobmann, G. (Author), Hobbacher, A. F. (Author), Kassner, M. (Author), Marquis, G. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: IIW Collection,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Mechanics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Industrial engineering.; Metals.; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment.; Metallic Materials.; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.

This book presents guidelines on quantitative and qualitative measures of the geometric features and imperfections of welds to ensure that it meets the fatigue strength requirements laid out in the recommendations of the IIW (International Institute of Welding). Welds that satisfy these quality crit...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Design for Purpose
• iiw Fatigue Assessment Procedures
• Classification of Weld Imperfections and Features
• Weld Quality Levels for Fatigue Loaded Structures
• Root Side Requirements
• Inspection, Quality Control and Documentation
• Fitness for Service.