Practical Fatigue Theory

Learn the role of fatigue in product life through practical concepts.

Practical Fatigue Theory is a technical concept course providing an introduction to fatigue analysis methods. You'll learn about the physics of fatigue as a failure mode, and fatigue analysis methods such as stress-life, strain-life, and crack growth.

Online courses are delivered in real-time with a live instructor.

Learning objectives

• Explore common fatigue analysis methods applicable to test and CAE-based fatigue calculations such as stress-life (SN), strain-life (EN) and crack growth.
• Define basic procedures and assumptions.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of practical applicability and concepts.
• Understand what's going on inside nCode fatigue analysis software.

Topics included

• Introduction to fatigue as a failure mode
• The physics of fatigue
• Overview of fatigue analysis methods
• Stress-Life approach (SN)
• Strain-Life approach (EN)
• Multiaxial fatigue
• Fracture mechanics and crack growth
• Fatigue of welds
• Fatigue and elevated temperature
• Fatigue of composite and anisotropic materials
• Applications and summary

Course length

Online: 4, 3-hour sessions

Onsite: 2 days

Target group

Practical Fatigue Theory is aimed at engineers involved in structural durability, including fatigue life estimation, improvement or validation testing. As the course is conceptual in nature and not focused on building software proficiency, it is suitable for both software users and the broader engineering community. Engineering analysts will learn more about the durability-related tasks they are responsible for. Other engineers and managers will learn key points about the durability concepts and analyses they interact with. It is assumed that attendees are familiar with material behavior and general structural mechanics, typical of most practicing engineers.

Requirements

This course requires the use of a computer with a licensed nCode software installation. All registrants will receive a temporary nCode software license. Online courses also require an audio device with a microphone or a telephone. Dual monitors are recommended. The instructor will make use of a webcam. Webcams for attendees are optional but encouraged.

Prerequisite: None

How to register

Register via the corresponding button on this page. We will send you a registration confirmation and further information by e-mail.