Fatigue Performance of T-joint with Complete Weld Details

Abstract

The fatigue properties of T-joint of Q345 steel commonly used in construction machinery are studied. The fatigue life of T-joint with complete weld details is analyzed by nominal stress method and the equivalent structural stress method respectively, and compared with the test results. The results show that under the condition of stress ratio R=0.5, the fatigue crack of T-joint with complete weld details often occurs at the weld root of the arc extinguishing and propagate along the weld throat. In production, arc extinguishing should be avoided in key parts. The nominal stress method used to predict the fatigue life of T-joints with complete weld details is dangerous, while the fatigue life of T-joint analyzed by the equivalent structural stress method is basically consistent with the test results.