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FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of A Box Girder

This document provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for performing a fatigue analysis of a box girder using MIDAS FEA software. The analysis will be performed on a half-symmetric 3D model using plate elements, with body forces, pressure, and constraints applied. The results evaluated will include life cycle and damage at target nodes under various fatigue analysis methods.

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FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of A Box Girder

This document provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for performing a fatigue analysis of a box girder using MIDAS FEA software. The analysis will be performed on a half-symmetric 3D model using plate elements, with body forces, pressure, and constraints applied. The results evaluated will include life cycle and damage at target nodes under various fatigue analysis methods.

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FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of a Box Girder

Overview

FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of a Box Girder

3-D Fatigue Analysis


Model
- Symmetric Model
- Unit : N, m
- Isotropic Elastic Material
- Plate Element
- Rigid Link
Load & Boundary Conditions
- Body Force
- Pressure
- Constraint
Result Evaluation
- Life cycle
- Damage

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FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of a Box Girder

Step 1.
1. File > Open > Fatigue Analysis.feb
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Step 2.
1. Analysis > Solve ...
2. Click [OK] Button

Solve Each Load Set as Independent Load Case must be


checked for Fatigue Analysis.
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Step 3-1.
1. Post > Fatigue Analysis ...
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2. Analysis Set : Linear


3. Stress Option : Von Misses , Average

4. Youngs Modulus : JIS-Civil(S)_SM490


5. Tensile Strength : 3.6e9 N/m2
4~9

6. Off-Limit Strength of S-N Curve: 3.24e9 N/m2


7. Cycles at Off-Limit Strength : 1000
8. Endurance Limit : 1000 N/m2

9. Cycles at Endurance : 1e6


10. Check on None, Goodman & Gerber
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11. Check on Damage & Fatigue Life Cycle


12. Target Nodes : All

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13. Click [Table] Button

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You can use only Isotropic - Elastic material in Fatigue Analysis.


Tensile Strength must be greater than 2D Element Stresses.

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FA-1. Fatigue Analysis of a Box Girder

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1. Click [Define Curve] Button

Step 3-2.

2. Name : Constant
3. Input data as per dialog box
4. Click [Apply] Button
5. Name : Vibration
6. Input data as per dialog box

7. Click [OK] Button


8. Input data as per dialog box
9. Click [OK] Button

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Step 3-3.
1. Number of load cycles : 1
2. Click [Run] Button

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1. Post-Works Tree : Linear(Fatigue) > Goodman > Nodal Misc. ...

Step 4.

2. Double Click Life Cycle


3. Property Window > Contour ...
4. Max/Min Value On/Off : True

5. Max Value : 100000


6. Min Value : 1000
7. Out Of Range Part : Fill
8. Click [Apply] Button
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4~7

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Step 5.
1. Click Initial Post Style at Post Style Toolbar
2. Post-Works Tree : Linear(Fatigue) > Goodman > Nodal Misc. ...
3. Double Click Damage

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