1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 Welded specimens
6 Small-scale specimens
6.1 Welding procedure
6.1.1 Limitation of the plate distortion
6.1.2 Welding characteristics
6.2 Specimen manufacturing
6.2.1 Dimensions
6.2.2 Sample fabrication
6.2.3 Misalignment
6.2.4 Finishing
6.3 Specimen characteristics
6.3.1 Global geometry
6.3.2 Local geometry
6.3.3 Hardness measurements
6.3.4 Residual stress measurements
6.4 Data sheet
6.5 Loading conditions
6.5.1 Testing machines
6.5.2 Grips
7 Fatigue testing on large-scale models
7.1 Model design and manufacturing
7.2 Determination of stress distribution
7.3 Test performance
7.3.1 Static loading
7.3.2 Cyclic loading
8 Testing procedures
8.1 Definition of the nominal stress (strain) range
8.2 Conservative loading conditions
8.3 Definition of the fatigue life
8.3.1 Failure criterion
8.3.2 Crack initiation measurement
9 Testing plan
9.1 Determination of the conventional fatigue limit
or the fatigue strength at N cycles
9.2 S-N curve
9.3 Testing order of the specimen
10 Testing stages
10.1 Loading calibration
10.1.1 Static loading
10.2.1 Variable amplitude loading
10.2 Crack initiation measurement
11 Specimen fracture
11.1 Small-scale specimens
11.2 Large-scale specimens
12 Presentation of the test results
12.1 Data sheet
12.2 Diagrams
12.2.1 Constant amplitude loading
12.2.2 Variable amplitude loading
13 Statistical analysis of the fatigue test results
Annex 1 (informative) References
Annex 2 (informative) Data sheet