Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
The object of this work was to investigate the fatigue
performance of 25.4mm thick, butt welded ABS DH-32 steel
plate under spectrum loading, which simulated the
environmental conditions of the North Sea. Specimens were
tested in sea water under different levels of cathodic
protection. The results, including the previous freely
corroding data, are discussed with regard to the effect of
cyclic - frequency, loading history, weld profile and
cathodic protection. This study indicated that load
interaction effects are negligible in the present
experiments. However, frequency, weld geometry and
cathodic protection significantly effect fatigue life.
performance of 25.4mm thick, butt welded ABS DH-32 steel
plate under spectrum loading, which simulated the
environmental conditions of the North Sea. Specimens were
tested in sea water under different levels of cathodic
protection. The results, including the previous freely
corroding data, are discussed with regard to the effect of
cyclic - frequency, loading history, weld profile and
cathodic protection. This study indicated that load
interaction effects are negligible in the present
experiments. However, frequency, weld geometry and
cathodic protection significantly effect fatigue life.
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