Abstract
The all-metal web-core sandwich structure consists of two face plates stiffened by one-directional system of web plates. These web core sandwich structures are used in many structural applications such as ship hulls, offshore platforms, bridge decks, and industrial platforms. However, the stress variation caused by the service loadings can be a determinant factor for crack initiation and growth until early failure of the entire structure. This paper presents an experimental study on fatigue crack growth rate in base material from a face plate after rolling and welding. The study is focused on the analysis of the stress ratio and crack closure effect on the fatigue crack growth rate in two directions. There is a significant stress ratio effect on fatigue crack growth rate, much more pronounced in the case of crack propagation in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse propagation. For all tests, the crack closure effect is more pronounced at low stress intensity factor range (in the threshold domain).
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