For structural engineers who take their job seriously
35 years of experience will be shared with you
You want to do better than this ….
Did you know that the number of structural failures due to fatigue is by far larger than due to static overload?
Managing and preventing problems due to metal fatigue must be considered as a key capability of a structural engineer.
You want to avoid your structure to collapse. Safe operation of your structure is important to you.
Do you recognize this?
- A part of my structure is broken, but I see no signs of overload.
- I know my static loads, but I have no clue what loads are causing fatigue.
- I am using stronger materials, but I still get fatigue failures. Why?
- I thought my static stress analysis would cover fatigue, but it didn’t.
- I found some small cracks in a component. Is that dangerous?
What you want to know is
- What exactly is fatigue
- What loads are causing fatigue
- How can I control fatigue
- How can I improve my design
- Which factors are good and bad for fatigue
- What is the fatigue life of my structure
Start getting that knowledge – Join the Fatec Academy
The Fatec Academy is an online platform for members offering:
> an extensive fatigue course giving all the answers to what you must know about fatigue
> access to a fatigue data database
> a tech archive with background articles
One online platform with all these options makes the Fatec Academy unique.
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What do others say about the Fatec Academy
Excellent Course for Beginning
Introduction to Fatigue course from Fatec Academy was very helpful for me to deeply understand fundamental subjects about fatigue analysis. Some details in this course are really hard to find by own effort. Therefore, it is very beneficial to take this course for beginning fatigue studies.
Great fatigue course with focus on application of the theory
The fatigue course and additional modules offer an extensive learning experience in applied fatigue analysis. There is a lot of instantly applicable knowledge available, and the theory of fatigue is explained very accessibly. To gain the full benefit of the course, a foundation of solid and structural mechanics should be present in the reader’s mind, however even without such a background, the important points and concepts can be understood.
Covering the fatigue life from initiation to macro-crack growth, the practical structural and design engineers needs are fully covered. It doesn’t cover mathematical derivations much, e.g. crack tip stress fields. This is not a problem though, they can be found in a lot of reference books and obviously not the aim of the course.
The additional modules give insight into multiaxial fatigue and additional material as testing and damage tolerance with a focus on the aeronautical side.
Personally, I found the didactical method, how concepts are brought across to the reader very well done, and especially enjoyed the multi-axial fatigue module.
Overall it is clear to see that a lot of thought and years of experience have contributed to the module content. The information is accessible and the link to practical applications is never far.
I would highly recommend the course for engineers new to or already working in mechanical fatigue and students at graduate level.
About Johannes
I have a background in aerospace engineering and has specialized myself in fatigue and damage tolerance. After my graduation at Delft University of Technology (faculty of Aerospace Engineering) I started working at Fokker Aircraft as Fatigue & Damage Tolerance specialist.
In 1996 Is started my own firm: Fatec Engineering and work in this firm since then. During that period, I was also active as researcher and assistant professor at Delft University of Technology (faculty of Aerospace Engineering).
My professional life is dedicated to managing fatigue related problems. I am doing that by
▶ giving consultancy
▶ developing tools & methods for fatigue life prediction
▶ giving training on Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
For me it is important to approach this field from both theoretical (why) and practical (how) side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why an online platform?
An online platform has many 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.
What do I get in the Fatec Academy
Fatigue Course
The online course includes the following modules:
- Introduction
- Fatigue Mechanism
- Effects of Materials, Mean Stress, Size & Type of Loading
- Effect of Notches (Stress Concentrations, Fatigue Properties of Structures)
- Fatigue Prediction using Nominal Stresses
- Fatigue Prediction using Local Stresses
- Design against Fatigue
- Fatigue of Welded Joints
- Load Spectra & Cycle Counting
- Damage Accumulation
- Effect of Residual Stresses & Surface Conditions
- Fatigue of Bolted Joints
The FA Premium gives you access to even more modules:
- Effect of Environment
- Introduction to Macro Crack Growth
- Crack Growth & Residual Strength
- Crack Growth & Residual Strength Analysis
- Testing
- Scatter & Reliability
- Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Evaluation
- Multi Axial Fatigue
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 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.
How can I join?
Add your order to your shopping cart and continue with the checkout procedure.
Note: only 1 person per registration 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!
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