A Study of Fatigue Crack Propagation Paths at U-Rib Welds in Orthotropic Bridge Decks using a Phased-Array Imaging Technique
Hai Bo Yang, Ping Wang, Hongliang Qian, Shuang Niu, Pingsha Dong
Topics & Concepts
Structural engineeringOrthotropic materialTraction (geology)Failure mode and effects analysisWeldingMaterials scienceFracture mechanicsStress concentrationEngineeringComposite materialFinite element methodMechanical engineeringUltrasonics and Acoustic Wave PropagationStructural Health Monitoring TechniquesNon-Destructive Testing Techniques