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Leonetti, D. (author), Maljaars, J. (author), Snijder, B. (author)
Probabilistic fatigue life prediction models of welded steel joints are often used to estimate the level of safety, which is given in terms of the probability of failure or the reliability index as a function of the applied load cycles. Prediction models based on fracture mechanics allow taking into account the effect of inspections on the...
conference paper 2021
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Maljaars, J. (author), Tang, L. (author)
Crack closure effects during fatigue crack growth have been studied by many researchers with the finite element method, but appears difficult to accurately predict. Although quantification of crack closure may be a bridge too far, finite element models may help explaining observations from tests and give insight into trends. This paper studies...
article 2020
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Leonetti, D. (author), Maljaars, J. (author), Snijder, H.H. (author)
article 2020
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Maljaars, J. (author), Bonet, E. (author), Pijpers, P.J.M. (author)
Steel orthotropic decks in bridges and ferries have shown to be prone to fatigue cracking. A typical fatigue crack observed in these structures initiates at the root of the weld between the deck plate and stringer and grows into the deck plate. Due to limited fatigue test data available and the deviating characteristics of this type of crack as...
article 2018
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Leonetti, D. (author), Hashemi, B. (author), Allaix, D.L. (author), Maljaars, J. (author)
This paper investigates the differences in the predicted fatigue life of transverse butt weld joints and cover-plated beams considering statistically based fitting methods on fatigue test data and comparing the results with the S-N relation proposed in international standards. The test data fitting are performed by employing the Least Square...
conference paper 2017
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Voormeeren, L.O. (author), van der Meer, F.P. (author), Maljaars, J. (author), Sluys, L.J. (author)
The last decade has seen a growing interest in cohesive zone models for fatigue applications. These cohesive zone models often suffer from a lack of generality and applying them typically requires calibrating a large number of model-specific parameters. To improve on these issues a new method has been proposed in this paper based on the Thick...
article 2017
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Hashemi, B. (author), Maljaars, J. (author), Leonetti, D. (author), Snijder, H.H. (author)
Reliability analysis is a crucial phase in assessing the safety status of new and existing structures. One of its applications is to predict the fatigue life of fatigue prone details. Two models are used to formulate the fatigue limit state: S-N curves in combination with Palmgren-Miner damage accumulation rule and linear elastic fracture...
article 2017
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Attema, T. (author), Kosgodagan Acharige, A. (author), Morales Nápoles, O. (author), Maljaars, J. (author)
A probabilistic model is developed to investigate the crack growth development in welded details of orthotropic bridge decks. Bridge decks may contain many of these vulnerable details and bridge reliability cannot always be guaranteed upon the attainment of a critical crack. Therefore, insight into the crack growth development is crucial in...
article 2017
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Maals, J. (author), Paulissen, J.H. (author)
Fatigue life or crack growth predictions that use information from crack inspections have been applied to offshore structures and, in recent years, also to steel bridges. Apart from inspection data, a probabilistic crack growth model and knowledge of the distributions and correlations of the variables are required for such predictions. The...
conference paper 2016
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Pereboom, H.P. (author), van Beek, P.J.G. (author), Pijpers, R.J.M. (author), MacDonald, K. (author)
High cycle fatigue failure is likely to occur when a rather undamped offshore installation is operated over a long period of time. Especially welded parts are vulnerable to fluctuating stress ranges, if the structural components, such as the small bore side branches, are loaded in resonance. In particular, the welded connections at e.g. tie-in...
conference paper 2015
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Fan, J.T. (author), Weerheijm, J. (author), Sluys, L.J. (author)
The dynamic tensile mechanical response of a soft polymer material (Clear Flex 75) is investigated using a split Hopkinson tension bar (SHTB). Stress-strain relations are derived to reveal the mechanical properties at moderate and high strain rates. These relations appear to be rate dependent. Under static loading, the polymer exhibits an...
article 2015
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Maljaars, J. (author)
Some existing steel bridges have been constructed from steels with a toughness that does not fulfil the requirements in modern standards. In such a case, standards for bridges do not provide an alternative assessment route. Yet such bridges may still be fit for purpose. This paper presents an assessment method for structural safety and for the...
conference paper 2014
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Maljaars, J. (author), Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W. (author)
Many steel structures contain multiple fatigue sensitive details that have similar geometries and are subjected to similar load fluctuations. Examples are orthotropic (bridge) decks and stiffened (ship) hulls where tens to thousands of similar details are present in one structure. Generally only visual inspections on fatigue cracks are...
article 2014
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Walters, C.L. (author), Przydatek, J. (author)
It is vely well-known that fracture toughness depends on loading rate. Higher strain rates can shift the ductile to brittle transition curve to higher temperatures, resulting in a more brittle structure at the same temperature. However, there is little effort to relate the testing rate to the loading rate within the offshore and maritime...
conference paper 2014
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Maljaars, J. (author), Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. (author)
A failure assessment method of stay cables containing fractured wires is presented through an example of an existing bridge. The wires constituting the stay cables of the bridge contained many initial defects that were formed during the rolling process of these wires. Despite moderate loading, fatigue cracks started to grow from these defects,...
article 2014
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Terwel, K. (author), Boot, W. (author), Nelisse, M. (author)
After several major structural incidents in the Netherlands, such as the collapse of five balconies in Maastricht in 2001 resulting in two fatalities, various initiatives have been started to improve structural safety. Research studies were initiated on the characteristics, causes and consequences of structural incidents. In this paper the...
conference paper 2014
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Zijp, M. (author), ten Veen, J. (author), Ventra, D. (author), Verreussel, R. (author), van Laerhoven, L. (author), Boxem, T. (author)
This study shows the first results of an ongoing project on the characterization of variations in lithological- and geomechanical properties of targetted gas shale formations. The aim of this study is to get an increased insight into both the fraccability and productivity of a shale formations. Ultimately, this can lead to better localization of...
conference paper 2014
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Verreault, J. (author)
The Penetrator with Enhanced Lateral Effect (PELE) is a type of explosive-free projectile that undergoes radial fragmentation upon an impact with a target plate. This type of projectile is composed of a brittle cylindrical shell (the jacket) filled in its core with a material characterized with a large Poisson's ratio. Upon an impact with a...
conference paper 2014
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Maljaars, J. (author), Lukić, M. (author), Soetens, F. (author)
The fatigue behaviour of aluminium shows not only many similarities, but also some differences with the fatigue behaviour of steel. There exist separate Eurocodes for the fatigue design of steel and of aluminium structures, EN1993-1-9 and EN1999-1-3, respectively. The latter standard was developed after the draft version of the first one was...
article 2013
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Maljaars, J. (author), Pijpers, R.J.M. (author)
A number of orthotropic deck structures of existing bridges are suffering from fatigue cracks. Maintenance of these deck structures may consist of regular inspections and repair of detected cracks. The usual fatigue design life procedure for aswelded structures based on S-N curves is not feasible for determining the remaining fatigue life after...
conference paper 2013
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