The Fatec Academy is an online platform for members offering fatigue courses, access to a database with fatigue data, background articles and discounts on ebooks and software.
One online platform with all these options makes the Fatec Academy unique.
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Membership Plans
Fatigue Data
This is a searchable database with fatigue data for a large number of materials, such as steel, aluminium, magnesium, titanium, nickel, copper and zinc alloys.
Background Articles
From time to time articles will be added to the Fatec Academy blog. In those articles, subjects like analysis and testing will be covered, and some case histories will be discussed.
Fatigue Courses
Introduction to Fatigue
The online course includes an introduction, 8 lessons (1 per week) and a final test. Following topics will be discussed during the lessons:
- What is Fatigue
- Fatigue Mechanism
- Effects of Materials, Mean Stress, Size & Type of Loading
- Effect of Notches – Stress Concentrations
- Effect of Notches – Fatigue Properties of Structures
- Effect of Residual Stresses
- Effect of Surface Conditions
- Design against Fatigue
You will need approximately 30-45 minuten per lesson.
Fatigue Analysis
This course can be followed after completing the introduction course (or directly if you subscribe to Premium) and will cover following topics:
- Introduction
- Fatigue Prediction using Nominal Stresses
- Fatigue Prediction using Local Stresses
- Load Spectra & Cycle Counting
- Damage Accumulation
- Scatter & Reliability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why an online platform?
An online platform has benefits, like:
- Worldwide access, all you need is an internet connection.
- All information and content directly available.
- Lower costs, no travelling expenses.
- Increased productivity, you decide when to work.
Who will benefit from the Fatec Academy?
The Fatec Academy is a must for novice and experienced stress engineers, structural designers, test engineers, maintenance engineers and engineering managers. But also engineering students interested in this topic will benefit.
What language is used in the Fatec Academy?
All content is available in English.
How can I subscribe?
Choose one of the membership plans on top of this page. Then add the subscription to your shopping cart and continue with the checkout procedure. Payment will be done with PayPal. If you don’t have a PayPal account you can use your credit card.
Note: only 1 person per subsription is allowed. If you want access to the Fatec Academy for large groups, please contact us to discuss the options.
When can I start?
You can start as soon as you have registered and received the login data. To login click on My Account in the main menu and enter your login data. After you have logged in, click on Memberships and there you go!
Does my subscription has a cancellation period?
No, you can cancel the subscription whenever you want. Membership access will continue until the end of the period for which is already paid for.
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If you’re unhappy with your purchase, no worries – we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee.