MSC Fatigue User’s Guide
Validation Problems
Introduction
Problem 1: Analysis of a Keyhole Specimen
S-N Analysis of Keyhole
Crack Initiation of Keyhole
Crack Growth of Keyhole
Keyhole Results
Problem 2: Analysis of an Underwater Pressure Vessel
Crack Initiation of Weld
Crack Growth of Weld
Problem 3: Comparison to Another Code
Problem 4: Ten Simple Notched Geometries
Problem 5: Transient Results
Simple Transient Comparison
MSC Nastran Transient Results
Problem 6: Spot Weld Analysis
H-Profile Spot Weld
T-Beam Specimen
Problem 7: Vibration Fatigue Analysis
A Simple Worked Example
Measured Responses
Finite Element Model Responses