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Durability and Fatigue Life

Analysis Using MSC Fatigue
PAT318 Workshops

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CONTENTS
Workshops (MSC Fatigue Quick Start Guide)
1 Introduction
2 A Simple S-N Analysis
3 Rainflow Cycle Counting
4 Component S-N Analysis
5 A Simple e-N Analysis
6 Residual Stress
7 Introduction to Crack Growth
8 Design Philosophies
9 Multiple Loads
10 Multiaxial Assessment
11 Welding
12 Wheels Module – Analysis of Rotating Structures
13 Software Strain Gauge
14 Dynamic Fatigue
15 Temperature Corrected Fatigue Analysis
16 Aerospace Spectrum File Support
17 Multiple Fatigue Analysis (Duty Cycle Analyzer)
18 Fatigue Utilities
19 Miscellaneous Features

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

Appendix B: Material Listing

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