Fatigue Strength in Automotive Engineering

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Weihe

1. Material-mechanical basics
   
   • Failure modes in cyclic loading
   • Basics of materials science
   • Cyclic crack formation and growth
   • Influencing factors on the durability
2. Experimental testing methods
   
   • Material properties
   • Single step and multi step tests
   • Component tests with actual stresses
3. Calculation methods
   
   • Fatigue stress diagrams
   • Nominal stress concept
   • Notch stress concept
   • Local concept
   • Operational stability concept
   • Fracture mechanical concept
   • Standardisation and regulations
   • Durability and probability of default
4. Operational stability concept in vehicle constructions
   
   • General approach
   • Particular concepts in vehicle construction
   • Optimization possibilities