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Wu, W. (author), Kolstein, M.H. (author), Veljkovic, M. (author)The orthotropic steel decks (OSDs) are widely used in bridge engineering to support traffic loads. A possible crack, initiating from the weld toe of rib-to-deck welded joint and growing into the deck plate, is studied using linear elastic fracture mechanics. A detailed FE model is created and the results are compared with the fatigue tests...journal article 2019