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Finite Element Modeling of Fatigue Crack Growth in Curved-Welded Joints Using Interface Elements

M. S. Alam¹, M.A. Wahab^1,2

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
2 Corresponding author. Tel.:1- 225-578-5823, Fax:1- 225-5785924, E-mail: wahab@me.lsu.edu