Use the Weld tool to calculate fatigue based on a spot or
seam weld analysis.
At the moment, .odb and
.rst files are not supported
for seam and spot weld analysis.
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From the Setup tool group, click the arrow next to
the fatigue module icon and select the Weld tool from the list of options.
Figure 1.
The Weld dialog opens.
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Select SPOT or SEAM as the weld
type.
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Select the FE model units.
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Select a mean stress correction option.
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Based on the scatter of the SN curve, enter a real value between 0 and 1 for
the certainty of survival.
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Select Yes or No for thickness
correction.
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Enter a value for No of Angles on Sheet.
Note: This option is only available for spot weld analysis.