Abstract: This paper was intended to examine the peel and cleavage characteristics of adhesive and welded connections in a dynamic message sign (DMS). A total of 30 peel specimens and 30 cleavage specimens were fabricated with ...

Abstract: A dynamic message sign (DMS) is made up of a display, cabinet sheet aluminum skin, and internal structure along with electrical components. The aluminum skin is connected to the internal structure usually with a welded ...

Abstract: An energy-based fatigue lifing method for the determination of the full-life and critical-life of in-service structures subjected to axial isothermal-mechanical fatigue (IMF) has been developed. ...