The weld toe is a primary source of fatigue -----ing because of the severity of the stress concentration it produces. Weld toe improvement can increase the fatigue strength of new structures significantly and can also be used to repair or upgrade existing structures. However, practitioners have reported wide variations in the actual improvements in fatigue strength. Based on an extensive testing program organized by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), this report reviews the main methods for weld toe improvement to increase fatigue strength: burr grinding, TIG dressing and hammer and needle peening.

IIW recommendations on methods for improving the fatigue strength of welded joints: IIW-2142-110

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