Research Article
Jan 1982
Fatigue Reliability: Quality Assurance and Maintainability
Author: Committee on Fatigue and Fracture Reliability of the Committee on Structural Safety and Reliability of the Structural DivisionAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108, Issue 1
Abstract
Periodic reevaluation of a structure by inspection and proof loading with repair when needed is an alternative to complete dependence on initial quality for obtaining structural reliability. The theory of reliability of fatigue sensitive structures in service is developed. Changes in the probability density functions for strength and fatigue crack length under programs of proof loading or inspection are illustrated. Proof loading truncates the lower tail of the strength distribution. Inspection shifts the distribution upward. The state of the art of inspection for cracks is presented in a review of nondestructive methods and a detailed discussion of visual inspection. Maintenance principles are discussed and several successful repair procedures noted. The economic analysis of inspection and repair programs is outlined.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108 • Issue 1 • January 1982
Pages: 25 - 46
Copyright
© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
History
Published in print: Jan 1982
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
Permissions
Request permissions for this article.
Authors
Affiliations
Committee on Fatigue and Fracture Reliability of the Committee on Structural Safety and Reliability of the Structural Division
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.
Cited by
View Options
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Get Access
Access content
Please select your options to get access
Log in/Register
Log in via your institution (Shibboleth)
ASCE Members:
Please log in to see member pricing
Purchase
Save for later Item saved, go to cart Information on ASCE Library Cards
ASCE Library Cards let you download journal articles, proceedings papers, and available book chapters across the entire ASCE Library platform. ASCE Library Cards remain active for 24 months or until all downloads are used. Note: This content will be debited as one download at time of checkout.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.
Terms of Use: ASCE Library Cards are for individual, personal use only. Reselling, republishing, or forwarding the materials to libraries or reading rooms is prohibited.