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Fatigue Analysis
LUSAS performs fatigue calculations on the results of a linear finite element stress analysis using the total life
approach. The fatigue life may be expressed in terms of the damage that is done to the structure by a prescribed
loading sequence or as the number of repeats of the sequence that will cause failure of the structure. Contour plots
illustrating the fatigue life of every part of the structure can be generated.
Fatigue Spectra
A loading spectrum defining
the loading sequence in
terms of a series of
loadcases, each of which
has an associated load
factor and number of
cycles.
Fatigue loadcases
LUSAS
Fatigue results are Forge House,
configured using a Fatigue 66 High Street,
loadcase, which allows Kingston upon Thames,
previously defined S-N Surrey, KT1 1HN, UK.
Ref PS17 - Issue 1