Measured Strain Signal as Boundary Conditions
Using measured strain signals as boundary conditions for finite element submodels to assess the residual life of crane structures.

Using measured strain signals as boundary conditions for finite element submodels to assess the residual life of crane structures.
Comparison of fatigue life assessment methods for welded joints, including nominal stress, hot spot stress, notch stress and fracture mechanics approaches.
A practical method for determining actual crane wheel loads, deadweight and center of gravity using strain gauge measurements combined with finite element analysis