SECTION13FATIGUE.docVIP

SECTION 13 FATIGUE 13.1 General ( This section applies to the design of structures and structural elements subject to loading which could lead to fatigue failure. The following effects are not considered in the section. a) Corrosion fatigue b) Low cycle (high stress) fatigue c) Thermal fatigue d) Stress corrosion cracking e) Effects of high temperature ( 150o C) f) Effects of low temperature ( brittle transition temperature) 13.1.1 Basis ( For the purpose of design against fatigue, different details (of members and connections) are classified under different fatigue class. The design stress range corresponding to various number of cycles, are given for each fatigue class. The requirements of this section shall be satisfied with, at each critical location of the structure subjected to cyclic loading, considering relevant number of cycles and magnitudes of stress range expected to be experienced during the life of the structure. 13.2 Definitions Constant Stress Range ( The amplitude between which the stress ranges under cyclic loading is constant during the life of the structure or a structural element. Cumulative Fatigue ( Total damage due to fatigue loading of varying stress range. Cut-off Limit ( The stress range, corresponding to the particular detail, below which cyclic loading need not be considered in cumulative fatigue damage evaluation (corresponds to 108 numbers of cycles in most cases). Design Life ( Time Period for which a structure or a structural element is required to perform its function without fatigue damage. Design Spectrum ( Frequency distribution of the stress range from all the nominal loading events during the design life. Detail Category ( Designation given to a particular detail to indicate the S-N curve to be used in fatigue assessment. Fatigue ( Damage caused by repeated fluctuations of stress, leading to progressive and consequent cracking of a structural element. Fatigue Strength ( Stress range for a category of detail, depending upon