Abstract: A common laboratory fatigue test for life estimation of pavements uses a repeated load flexural device with nonlayered beam specimens. As a result of such factors as traffic wander, and also due to different crack growth ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of a finite element study of the severe cold bending of thick, high-strength steel plates using an explicit, two-dimensional, finite element code. A parametric study ...

Abstract: A complete fracture mechanics investigation of the cracking of the Kolnbrein arch dam is presented in two parts. In Part I, the history of cracking of this dam and theories attempting to explain it are described. The ...

Abstract: Part two of a complete fracture mechanics investigation of the cracking of the Kölnbrein Arch Dam is presented. Cracking which occurred in the heel region of the dam is investigated using computer simulation and fracture ...

Abstract: The use of cold-bent plates, instead of welded corner joints, in the fabrication of pressure vessels can reduce production costs. The cold-bending operation is relatively easy, inexpensive, and ...