Abstract
The comparative fatigue resistance of two types of steel light poles is investigated, both experimentally and analytically. The fatigue tests were performed on test specimens designed and proportioned by the California Department of Transportation. The constant amplitude fatigue behaviour wa was obtained at several levels of stress range. Exposed fatigue crack surfaces were studied theascertain the nature of the crack initiation and propagation. Theoretical fatigue life estimates were also made using an existing fracture mechanics model, thought to simulate the geometric condition represented by the wclded pipe-base plate connection. The fatigue resistance of the two series of specimens was much lower than originally anticipated. The fatigue resistance was found to be comparable to either category E or E', depending on the weld contact angle.
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