Fatigue resistance of rib to deck, crossbeam to deck and deck to deck welds in orthotropic decks using structural stress

This study derives the fatigue resistance of welded details in orthotropic decks using structural stress (hot-spot stress where possible) based on tests described in literature and tests by the authors. The data are supported with linear elastic fracture mechanics simulations. Details covered are the rib to deck weld, the crossbeam to deck...