Module 3 — Construction and design
Module 3 covers the design and sizing of welded joints: strength of materials, design under static load, fracture mechanics, fatigue, pressure equipment, steel structures and aluminium structures.
Sub-modules
- 3.1 Strength of materials: basic concepts13
- 3.2 Failure modes and influence of welding13
- 3.3 Terminology and classification of welded joints5
- 3.4 Elastic behaviour of welded joints0
- 3.5 Design of welded joints under static load10
- 3.6 Fracture mechanics15
- 3.7 Design rules for welded joints17
- 3.8 Fatigue and fracture of welded joints55
- 3.9 Pressure equipment18
- 3.10 Steel structures6
- 3.11 Welded aluminium structures14