Table 2 Fatigue life prediction for rib-to-deck double-sided welded joints considering traffic volume growth factor.

From: Fatigue reliability assessment of rib-to-deck double-sided welded joints in orthotropic steel decks considering welding residual stress

Case

Welded details

Fatigue life prediction (year)

\(\alpha\)= 0%

\(\alpha\)= 1%

\(\alpha\)= 2%

\(\alpha\)= 3%

Considering WRS

Outside weld toe

106

78

65

58

Inside weld toe

141

96

79

70

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