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ANSYS Mechanical FATJACK User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. FATJACK Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 2. FATJACK Theory ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1. Fatigue Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 3 2.2. S-N Curves ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2.3. Miner's Rule ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2.4. Deterministic Methods ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.5. Spectral Analysis ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.6. Time History Methods ....................................................................................................................... 7 2.7. Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis .................................................................................................. 7 2.8. Parametric SCF Equations ................................................................................................................ 12 3. FATJACK Analysis Methods ................................................................................................................... 33 3.1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 33 3.2. Environmental Information ............................................................................................................. 33 3.3. Joint Selection ................................................................................................................................ 33 3.4. Joint Classification .......................................................................................................................... 34 3.5. Inspection Points ............................................................................................................................ 35 3.5.1. Tubular Joint Inspection Points ............................................................................................... 35 3.5.2. Tubular Butt Joints ................................................................................................................. 35 3.5.3. Non-Tubular Braces ................................................................................................................ 36 3.6. Design Information ......................................................................................................................... 37 3.6.1. Design Geometry ................................................................................................................... 37 3.6.2. Secondary Elements ............................................................................................................... 37 3.7. Stress Concentration Factors ........................................................................................................... 37 3.7.1. Explicit SCF Definitions ........................................................................................................... 37 3.7.2. Empirical SCF Formulations .................................................................................................... 38 3.7.3. Influence Functions ................................................................................................................ 38 3.7.4. SCF Interpolation ................................................................................................................... 39 3.7.5. Annotated SCF File Generation ............................................................................................... 40 3.8. S-N Curves ...................................................................................................................................... 41 3.9. Units .............................................................................................................................................. 41 3.10. Element Cross Sections ................................................................................................................. 41 3.11. Results presentation ..................................................................................................................... 41 4. FATJACK Command Reference .............................................................................................................. 43 4.1. FATJACK Free Format Syntax ........................................................................................................... 43 4.1.1. General Description ............................................................................................................... 43 4.1.2. Special Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 45 4.2. FATJACK Priority of Data Assignments ............................................................................................. 47 4.3. Preliminary Data ............................................................................................................................. 48 4.4. Fatigue Analysis method ................................................................................................................. 49 4.4.1. ANALYSIS command ............................................................................................................... 49 4.4.2. Deterministic Analysis ............................................................................................................ 50 4.4.2.1. Deterministic Analysis Example ...................................................................................... 52 4.4.3. Spectral Analysis .................................................................................................................... 53 4.4.3.1. Spectral Analysis Example .............................................................................................. 55 4.4.4. Stress History Analysis ............................................................................................................ 59 4.4.4.1. Stress History Analysis Example ..................................................................................... 60 4.4.5. Time History Analysis ............................................................................................................. 62 4.4.5.1. Time History Analysis Example ....................................................................................... 64 4.5. ACCE .............................................................................................................................................. 65 4.6. ALLOWABLE .................................................................................................................................... 65
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ANSYS Mechanical FATJACK User Manual 4.7. ANSYS ............................................................................................................................................ 66 4.8. CHORD ........................................................................................................................................... 67 4.9. COMPONENT .................................................................................................................................. 68 4.10. CURVE .......................................................................................................................................... 69 4.10.1. CURVE Command (User defined S-N curves) .......................................................................... 69 4.10.2. CURVE Command (Base thickness definition for standard curves) .......................................... 70 4.11. CYCLE ........................................................................................................................................... 71 4.12. DESIGN ......................................................................................................................................... 72 4.13. DETE ............................................................................................................................................. 73 4.14. END .............................................................................................................................................. 75 4.15. FILES ............................................................................................................................................. 75 4.16. FREQUENCY .................................................................................................................................. 76 4.17. GAP .............................................................................................................................................. 76 4.18. GAPDEFAULT ................................................................................................................................ 77 4.19. HIST .............................................................................................................................................. 78 4.20. INSET ............................................................................................................................................ 79 4.21. INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................. 80 4.21.1. INSPECTION Command (Tubular sections) ............................................................................ 80 4.21.2. INSPECTION Command (Non-tubular sections) ..................................................................... 81 4.22. JOB ............................................................................................................................................... 82 4.23. JOINT ............................................................................................................................................ 83 4.24. LIMIT ............................................................................................................................................ 83 4.25. NEWSTRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................... 85 4.26. OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 86 4.27. PARAMETER .................................................................................................................................. 87 4.28. PRINT ........................................................................................................................................... 87 4.29. PROJECT ....................................................................................................................................... 89 4.30. REDUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 89 4.31. RESU ............................................................................................................................................. 90 4.32. SCF Definition ............................................................................................................................... 90 4.32.1. SCFANGLE Command ........................................................................................................... 91 4.32.2. SCF AUTO DEFAULT Command .............................................................................................. 92 4.32.3. SCF AUTO JOINT Command .................................................................................................. 94 4.32.4. SCFBRACE Command ........................................................................................................... 95 4.32.5. SCF DEFAULT Command ....................................................................................................... 96 4.32.6. SCFJOINT Command ............................................................................................................ 97 4.32.7. SCFMINIMUM Command ...................................................................................................... 98 4.32.8. SCFPOINT Command ............................................................................................................ 99 4.33. SECONDARY ............................................................................................................................... 100 4.34. SIGM ........................................................................................................................................... 100 4.35. S-N ............................................................................................................................................. 101 4.36. SPECTRUM .................................................................................................................................. 102 4.37. SPREADING ................................................................................................................................. 104 4.38. STOP ........................................................................................................................................... 106 4.39. STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................. 107 4.40. SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 107 4.41. TEXT ........................................................................................................................................... 108 4.42. THICKNESS .................................................................................................................................. 108 4.43. TITLE ........................................................................................................................................... 109 4.44. TRANSFER ................................................................................................................................... 110 4.45. TYPE ........................................................................................................................................... 110 4.46. UNITS ......................................................................................................................................... 111
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ANSYS Mechanical FATJACK User Manual 4.47. WAVE .......................................................................................................................................... 112 4.48. YEAR ........................................................................................................................................... 114 5. FATJACK Appendices ........................................................................................................................... 115 5.1. Running FATJACK .......................................................................................................................... 115 5.1.1. ASAS Files Required by FATJACK ........................................................................................... 115 5.1.2. Files saved by FATJACK ......................................................................................................... 115 5.2. Section Profile Information ............................................................................................................ 115 5.2.1. BOX - Symmetric Fabricated Box Section ............................................................................... 115 5.2.2. RHS - Rolled Hollow Section .................................................................................................. 116 5.2.3. TUB - Tubes of Circular Section .............................................................................................. 116 5.2.4. WF - Wide Flanged Rolled I-Section ....................................................................................... 117 5.3. FATJACK References ...................................................................................................................... 117
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Chapter 1: FATJACK Introduction

FATJACK (FATigue calculations for offshore JACKets) is the fatigue calculation module. FATJACK is used for the estimation of fatigue life for tubular and beam joints, employing deterministic or spectral methods. FATJACK represents a complete revamp of the philosophy as to how joint fatigue calculations are undertaken, and embodies many new features that assist the designer in attaining optimal results with the minimum of supplied data. The following facilities are provided by FATJACK. Automatic retrieval of wave information from analysis databases Selective processing of individual joints using node data Design override capabilities to allow user defined joint configuration, member properties and secondary members Ability to compute SCF values at joints consisting of 1, 2 or 3 analysis node points SCF values for a brace may be computed automatically using Kuang, Wordsworth, DS449 or Efthymiou formulations SCF values for a given brace may be computed from more than one empirical equation set allowing the most appropriate equations to be adopted for specific inspection points around the brace Computed SCFs may be output to a formatted file for modification and utilization in subsequent FATJACK runs Selective application of Marshall reduction factor and S-N thickness correction S-N data may be input using standard pre-defined curves. User defined curves may now define a cutoff value Completely revised input data syntax allowing greater flexibility in data preparation
A brief overview of the analysis methods available is provided. For more detailed information see Ref. 1.
Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

This section discusses the following topics: 2.1. Fatigue Assessment 2.2. S-N Curves 2.3. Miner's Rule 2.4. Deterministic Methods 2.5. Spectral Analysis 2.6.Time History Methods 2.7. Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis 2.8. Parametric SCF Equations
2.1. Fatigue Assessment

Steel members subjected to a sufficiently large fluctuating tensile stress will develop small crack-like defects which may eventually lead to failure of the member, the crack becomes sufficiently large to cause fracture at the defect location. For structures subject to constant amplitude stress fluctuations, problems of this nature may be avoided by keeping the cyclic stress below an endurance limit, preventing the inception of the initial defect. Offshore structures, however, are exposed to a mixture of large and small stress ranges making this approach impractical. It thus becomes necessary to design the structure for a desired service life. The method used within FATJACK to carry out the fatigue assessment is based upon the use of S-N curves.
2.2. S-N Curves

Tests of steel specimens subject to fluctuating loading demonstrate a relationship between the number of cycles to failure, N, and the applied stress range, S. The form of this relationship is given by: N = AS-m where A and m are constants obtained experimentally. In air, or where corrosion prevention is undertaken, an endurance limit can be identified for constant amplitude stress cycling below which no fatigue occurs. For variable amplitude stress cycling the cutoff stress decreases as the fatigue crack grows and this is often allowed for by changing the slope of the S-N curve below a certain stress level. Values of A and m are available for a range of typical joints. Values of A and m are available for a range of typical joints. Many codes of practice provide one or more standard S-N curves, some of which have been embodied within the FATJACK software.
2.3. Miner's Rule

To account for variable amplitude loading, the S-N curve is supplemented by an additional rule which permits the fatigue assessment to be undertaken. Miners Rule is based upon the concept of fatigue damage. For a given wave of constant amplitude the damage is given by:
Where many wave cases are being analyzed, the fatigue damage for one wave case with a stress range Si and a number of cycles ni is:
Miners Rule then gives the total annual damage as:
Since the calculation is based upon the number of cycles in a year for the constituent waves, the resulting damage is that associated with one year of operation. The fatigue life (in years) is, therefore, the reciprocal of the damage; that is: life = 1/D
2.4. Deterministic Methods

Deterministic fatigue methods apply Miners Rule directly. The environmental loading is idealized by representative wave cases, each with a defined number of loading cycles (or occurrences) in a year. The wave loading is generated (normally using Mechanical APDL) to produce a series of loadcases which represent the waves for the required number of wave heights, periods and directions. The structure is then analyzed to determine the stress S for each of the loadcases and, hence, the fatigue life using Miners Rule. Two analysis approaches are available to undertake a deterministic fatigue assessment. Under normal circumstances, where the structure responds sinusoidally to the load, the wave loading generates a loadcase pair for each wave case analyzed. This pair of loadcases represents the real and imaginary parts of a solution which retains both magnitude and phase information. This is achieved by undertaking a harmonic wave analysis within Mechanical APDL. This approach is an efficient and effective way of determining the stress response of the structure to steady state harmonic loading. FATJACK uses this data to generate the stress ranges directly from the incoming member forces for the loadcase pairs. This methodology is selected using the ANALYSIS DETERMINISTIC command. In situations where the structure stress response becomes nonlinear (for example, in shallow water), a sinusoidal representation may become invalid in which case a more detailed analysis needs to be adopted. The stress history approach utilizes the stresses resulting from discrete positions for a given wave to
Spectral Analysis determine explicitly the stress range. In this case Mechanical APDL is used to generate one or more loadcases for each wave case to adequately define the response of the structure to the applied loading. If only one loadcase is provided it is assumed to represent the stress amplitude. In this case the stress range is computed as twice the amplitude. For any other number of loadcases the stress range is computed as the difference between the maximum and minimum stress occurring within each of the constituent loadcases forming the wave. This methodology is selected using the ANALYSIS STRESS HISTORY command.
2.5. Spectral Analysis

When the dynamic response of the structure is important, a more realistic estimate of fatigue life can be obtained from the spectral method. The damage is accumulated at each inspection point throughout the frequency range, using the stress response spectrum at that point together with the appropriate material S-N characteristics. For the purpose of sea state identification, wave direction is usually classified into eight sectors of 45 incidence angle bands (Sea states are applied by direction sector scatter diagrams (p. 5)). In each sector, the occurrence rate of each random sea state, characterized by significant wave height, Hs, and mean zero crossing period, Tz, is identified as a number on a scatter diagram (A scatter diagram summarizing the relative occurrence rate of individual sea state conditions for one direction (p. 6)). The ratio of this number of occurrences to the total for all eight sector scatter diagrams gives the weighting to be applied later in determining the amount of fatigue damage due to each sea state. In a particular random sea state, the instantaneous water surface elevation is considered to be caused by the combined effect of an infinite number of steady state components of wave frequency having random phase relationships. The amplitude content versus frequency has been shown by practical investigation to be related to the significant wave height and mean zero crossing period. Using relationships such as the Jonswap (Ref. 6), Scott-Weigel, Pierson-Moskowitz (Ref. 5) or Ochi-Hubble (Ref. 7) spectra, each scatter diagram sea state can be reconstituted in terms of water surface elevation components throughout the frequency range producing sea state spectra, S (See diagram (a) in Random Sea States (p. 6)).
Figure 2.1 Sea states are applied by direction sector scatter diagrams
Figure 2.2 A scatter diagram summarizing the relative occurrence rate of individual sea state conditions for one direction
Figure 2.3 Random Sea States
For a given inspection point on the structure, a stress transfer function, f, is developed by computing the normalized stress range for each of the constituent waves within a wave incidence sector, the stresses being normalized by the associated wave heights (See diagram (b) in Random Sea States (p. 6)). The stress response spectrum for a given sea state, S, can then be determined by multiplying the wave spectrum by the square of the associated stress transfer function (See diagram (c) in Random Sea States (p. 6)). Thus S = S*2f
Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis The fatigue damage incurred from one sea state at one stress inspection point is evaluated using parameters from its stress response spectrum, the material fatigue data, Miners Rule and the relative rate of occurrence of that sea state, including the assumption that the peak stress levels are distributed according to a Rayleigh probability distribution (See diagram (d) in Random Sea States (p. 6)). The damage in one year from each sea state for each inspection point is given by:
The annual damage from each of the sea states is then summed in order to give the total annual damage from all sea states. The fatigue life is the reciprocal of the total annual damage. For single slope S-N curves, the damage calculation is undertaken using a gamma function solution which provides an efficient method for carrying out the integration expression. For multi-linear S-N curves no such closed form solution exists and the integration has to be undertaken by numerical integration techniques.
2.6. Time History Methods

The environmental loading is idealized by representative time history cases, each with a defined number of occurrences in a year. The structural response in the time domain is computed for each required sea state (normally by a transient analysis) to produce a series of stress time histories. FATJACK reads in the analysis stress results to create a hot spot stress time history at each inspection location and utilizes the rainflow counting method to produce a stress range histogram; that is, a table of number of cycles vs. stress range. The fatigue life is then calculated using Miners rule as usual.
2.7. Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis

Depending upon the type of fatigue analysis to be undertaken, different ocean loading options are required before computing fatigue lives in FATJACK. For Mechanical APDL based analyses the following defines the required data and approach for various types of fatigue analysis: Type Time History Dynamic Time History Deterministic Static Time History Deterministic Static Mechanical Analysis Transient Structural Static Structural Transient Structural Loading requirements Multiple Stress Time Histories Individual Stress Scenarios Stress Time History FATJACK Analysis Time History Notes Rainflow counting for a number of ocean environments Use multiple load sets to get a stress range Use multiple load steps to get a stress range 7
Stress History Stress History
Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Type Harmonic Deterministic Static Harmonic Spectral Static Harmonic Spectral Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Harmonic Response Harmonic Response Harmonic Response Loading requirements Real & Imaginary Stresses Real & Imaginary Stresses Real & Imaginary Stresses FATJACK Analysis Deterministic Spectral Notes Ocean loading can be generated using the HROCEAN, STATIC option Ocean loading can be generated using the HROCEAN, STATIC option Ocean loading can be generated using the HROCEAN, DYNAMIC option
Spectral
The processes involved for various types of fatigue study when using the ANSYS ASAS solver are summarized in Strategies for wave fatigue analysis (p. 8). Example of a time stress history fatigue analysis (p. 9), Example of a harmonic deterministic fatigue analysis (static) (p. 10), and Example of steady state dynamic spectral fatigue analysis (p. 11) provide an overview of the control data required to undertake the different fatigue analyses that are available in FATJACK. Example of a time history fatigue analysis (p. 12) shows the control data required to undertake a time history fatigue analysis following a series of transient dynamic analyses.
Figure 2.4 Strategies for wave fatigue analysis using ANSYS ASAS
Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis
Figure 2.5 Example of a time stress history fatigue analysis using ANSYS ASAS
Figure 2.6 Example of a harmonic deterministic fatigue analysis (static) using ANSYS ASAS
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Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis
Figure 2.7 Example of steady state dynamic spectral fatigue analysis using ANSYS ASAS
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Figure 2.8 Example of a time history fatigue analysis using ANSYS ASAS
2.8. Parametric SCF Equations
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Parametric SCF Equations
Key: = d/D = D/(2T) = t/T = L/R = g/D D = chord outside diameter = 2R d = brace outside diameter = 2r T = chord thickness t = brace thickness = acute brace to chord angle L = chord length g = separation between brace toes (gap)
Table 2.1 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In T/Y-joints

Validity Range The following Wordsworth equations are generally valid for joint parameters within the following limits: 0.13 <= <= 1.0 12 <= <= 32 0.25 <= <= 1.0 30 <= <= 90 8 <= <= 40
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type Axial load WT1 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
WT2
In-plane bending Out-of-plane bending Brace side SCFs
WT3
WT4
Table 2.2 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In X-joints

Load Type Axial load WX1 WX2 In-plane bending Out-of-plane bending (balanced) SCF Equation Eqn. No.
WX3
WX4
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Parametric SCF Equations Load Type Brace side SCFs SCF Equation Eqn. No.
Table 2.3 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In K-joints

Load Type Balanced axial load WK1 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
WK2
WK3 In-plane bending WK4 Out-of-plane bending (unbalanced) WK5
Brace side SCF's
Table 2.4 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In KT-joints

Load Type Balanced axial load SCF Equation Outer two braces only loaded. Equations identical to those given for K joints may be used except that g is the distance between the toes of the outer braces (gac). Eqn. No.
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type In-plane bending Unbalanced out-of-plane bending WKT2 SCF Equation Eqn. No. WKT1
WKT3
For brace C replace gab with gbc, A with C, C with A, A with C, C with A and A with C. The above equations were derived with equal sized braces. Caution should therefore be used when applying the equations to nodes where there is a large variation in brace dimensions. Brace load SCFs
Table 2.5 Kuang Equations In T/Y-joints

Validity Range The following Kuang equations for T/Y, K and KT joints are generally valid for joint parameters within the following limits: 0.3 <= <= 0.8 unless stated otherwise 8.33 <= <= 33.3 0.20 <= <= 0.8 0 <= <= 90 unless stated otherwise 6.667 <= <= 40
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Parametric SCF Equations Load Type Axial load SCF Equation Eqn. No. KT1
KT2 In-plane bending KT3
KT4 Out-of-plane bending KT5 KT6
KT7 KT8
Table 2.6 Kuang Equations In K-joints

Load Type Axial load SCF Equation Eqn. No. KK1
KK2 In-plane bending
KK3
KK4 Out-of-plane bending
KK5 KK6
KK7 KK8
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Table 2.7 Kuang Equations In KT-joints

Load Type Axial load KKT1 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
KKT2 KKT3
KKT4 In-plane bending KKT5
KKT6 Out-of-plane bending KKT7 KKT8
KKT9 KKT10
Table 2.8 Kuang Equations In T-joints

Load Type Axial load DT1 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
DT2
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Parametric SCF Equations Load Type In-plane bending DT3 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
DT4
Out-ofplane bending
DT5
DT6
Table 2.9 Danish Equations In Y-joints

Validity Range The following Danish equations for Y, K and KT joints are generally valid for joint parameters within the following limits: 0.3 <= <= 0.8 8 <= <= 33 0.2 <= <= 0.8 0 <= <= 90 7 <= <= 40 0.01 <= <= 1.0 Load Type SCF Equation The following equations provide the basic SCF formulas for Y joints. The code permits a reduction to be applied which is automatically carried out by the program. The actual SCF value computed is given by: Eqn. No.
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type SCF Equation Eqn. No.
Axial load DY1
DY2 In-plane bending DY3
DY4 Out-of-plane bending
DY5 DY6
DY7 DY8
Table 2.10 Danish Equations In K and KT-joints

Load Type SCF Equation The following equations provide the basic SCF formulas for K and KT joints. The code permits a reduction to be applied which is automatically carried out by the program. The actual SCF value computed is given by: Eqn. No.
Axial load Kjoints DK1 DK2
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Parametric SCF Equations Load Type Axial load KT-joints DKT1 DKT2 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
DKT3 In-plane bending DK3 DK4 Out-of-plane bending
Table 2.11 Danish Equations In X-joints

Validity Range The following Danish equations for X joints are generally valid for joint parameters within the following limits: 0.13 <= <= 0.95 12 <= <= 32 0.25 <= <= 1.0 30 <= <= 90 8 <= <= 40 Load Type Axial load DX1 DX2 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type In-plane bending DX3 DX4 Out-of-plane bending DX5 DX6 SCF Equation Eqn. No.
Table 2.12 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In T/Y-joints

Validity Range The following Efthymiou equations for T/Y joints are generally valid for joint parameters within the following limits: 0.25 <= <= 1.0 8 <= <= 32 0.25 <= <= 1.0 20 <= <= 90 4 <= <= 40 -0.6/sin <= <= 1.0 Load Type SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None
Axial load general fixity conditions
ET5
ET6
ET3
If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None
ET7
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Parametric SCF Equations Load Type SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction None None
In-plane bending
ET8 ET9
Out-of-plane bending
ET10 ET11
F3 F3
Short chord correction factors ( < 12)
Chord-end fixity parameter
Table 2.13 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In X-joints

Load Type Axial load EX1 If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction
EX2 EX3
EX4 In-plane bending
None None
Out-of-plane bending
EX5
F3
EX6
F3
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Table 2.14 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In Gap/Overlap K-joints

Load Type Balanced axial load EK1 None SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction
EK2
None
Unbalanced in-plane bending
EK3 Unbalanced out-of-plane bending
EK4
F4
EK5
F4
[ET10]A is the chord SCF adjacent to brace A as estimated from eqn ET10.
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Parametric SCF Equations Note that the designation of braces A and B is not geometry-dependent, it is nominated by the user.
Table 2.15 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In KT-joints

Load Type Balanced axial load SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction
In-plane bending
Out-of-plane bending EKT1 F4
EKT2
F4
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Table 2.16 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In X-joints For Use In Influence Function Calculations
Load Type Axial load on reference brace only SCF Equation Eqn. No. EX7 Short Chord Correction If C < 0.8 F1 else F2
EX8
If C < 0.8 F1 else F2
Out-of-plane bending on reference brace only
F3 F3
Table 2.17 Efthymiou Influence Functions For X-joints

Load Type Axial load EIX1 Influence function for reference brace Eqn. No.
EIX2
EIX3
EIX4 Out-of-plane bending EIX5
EIX6
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Parametric SCF Equations Note that in the above expressions subscript A refers to the reference brace, subscript B to the interacting brace under consideration.
Table 2.18 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In Gap/Overlap K-joints For Use In Influence Function Calculations
Load Type Axial load on one brace only SCF Equation Eqn. No. Short Chord Correction If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None
If no braces are present on the opposite side of the chord, m = 0 In-plane bending on one brace only None
None Out-of-plane bending on one brace only
EK6
F3
EK7
F3
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Note that in the above expressions subscript A refers to the reference brace, subscript B to the interacting brace under consideration.
Table 2.19 Efthymiou Influence Functions For K-joints

Load Type Axial load Influence function for brace A Eqn. No.
EIK1
EIK2
EIK3
EIK4 Out-of-plane bending EIK5
EIK6
Load Type Axial load
Influence function for brace A
Eqn. No.
EIK1
EIK2
EIK3
EIK4 Out-of-plane bending EIK5
EIK6
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Parametric SCF Equations Note that in the above expressions subscript A refers to the reference brace, subscript B to the interacting brace under consideration.
Table 2.20 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs in KT-joints For Use In Influence Function Calculations
Load Type Axial load on reference brace only SCF Equation Eqn. No.
Out-of-plane bending on reference brace only
EKT3
EKT4
Load Type Axial load on reference brace only
SCF Equation
Eqn. No.
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Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type Out-of-plane bending on reference brace only SCF Equation Eqn. No.
EKT3
EKT4
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Parametric SCF Equations
Table 2.21 Efthymiou Influence Functions For KT-joints

Load Type Axial EIKT1 Influence function for brace A Eqn. No.
EIKT2
EIKT3
EIKT4
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Table 2.22 Efthymiou Hot-Spot Stresses In KT-joints

Load Type Out-ofplane bending Hot spot stress expression Eqn. No.
EIKT5
EIKT6
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Chapter 3: FATJACK Analysis Methods

This section discusses the following topics: 3.1. Overview 3.2. Environmental Information 3.3. Joint Selection 3.4. Joint Classification 3.5. Inspection Points 3.6. Design Information 3.7. Stress Concentration Factors 3.8. S-N Curves 3.9. Units 3.10. Element Cross Sections 3.11. Results presentation
3.1. Overview
Fatigue analyses can require large amounts of data due to the methods employed in determining the hot spot stresses from the nominal brace loads. In addition, the mathematical model is often greatly simplified especially at joints where brace centre-lines are assumed to pass through a common point and where stub and/or can details have been omitted. FATJACK includes an extensive command set which enables the user to automatically generate much of the required data and provides methods for developing a more precise definition of the problem than can be obtained from the analysis model.
3.2. Environmental Information

Fatigue analyses require information about the wave loading used to develop the analytical results that are to be processed. FATJACK requires that wave height, period and direction are supplied for each wave case that has been analyzed. For stress history analyses, it is also necessary for the program to know how many wave positions have been used for each wave case (see Deterministic Methods (p. 4)). Provided that the environmental wave loading has been generated using the ocean definition in Mechanical APDL, FATJACK can automatically extract the wave information from the analysis database files. It should be noted, however, that this facility is not available if the loading has been modified in any way. In these cases the wave information must be supplied as part of the FATJACK input data.
3.3. Joint Selection

FATJACK allows selective processing of one or more individual joints in the model. This permits specific areas of a model to be examined with local changes in design information. The joints may either be listed explicitly or using the keyword ALL to request that every joint which has valid elements connected is to be processed. Only BEAM and TUBE elements will be used by FATJACK, all other element types will be ignored.
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Chapter 3: FATJACK Analysis Methods Joints are usually represented by a single node, to which the brace and chord elements are attached. It is sometimes necessary to model the physical separation of work points in a joint by the use of 2 or 3 nodes.
This is achieved using a combination of CHORD and TYPE commands. In these cases one of the nodes is designated as the joint node and this is used when referring to any properties regarding that joint.
3.4. Joint Classification

By default FATJACK utilizes the configuration of the brace members incident at a joint to determine the joint classification used for computing stress concentration factors for the brace connections to the joint. Unless otherwise defined (by using the CHORD command) the chord at a given joint is selected based upon the connecting members with the largest diameter. Where several members have the same diameter, the elements with the largest thickness are adopted. In certain circumstances this process will not produce a unique chord definition; for example, at X joints with similar members, in which case the chord specification is compulsory. It should also be noted that where the chord elements are determined by the program the chord length required for the stress concentration factor (SCF) calculations will be computed as 2/3 times the combined lengths of the selected elements. This will produce erroneous SCFs if the chord elements selected do not completely define the chord member; for example, where intermediate nodes have been included. Either all the elements which constitute the chord should be defined, or an explicit chord length should be given, using the CHORD command. The remaining members at a joint, considered to be brace members, are then separated into groups of elements that are in the same chord-brace plane. Within each plane a joint configuration is identified for each brace end using the following classification table: Nnear 1 1 1 1 2 3 Nfar 0 1 2 3 any any Classification T/Y X T/Y T/Y K KT
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Inspection Points Notes 1. 2. 3. Nnear is the number of braces on the same side of the chord as the brace under consideration (including the brace under consideration). Nfar is the number of braces on the far side of the chord with respect to the brace under consideration. If the angle subtended with the chord is 90o5o then the reference brace is designated as a T, otherwise the joint is classified as a Y.
If the user wishes to assign joint classifications other than that provided by the program this can be achieved by using TYPE commands for the joint/brace combinations concerned. Note that TYPE commands are ignored if using influence functions since this relies on a knowledge of all braces at a joint.
3.5. Inspection Points

Results from FATJACK are reported at one or more inspection points for braces connected to selected joints. The location of the inspection points for braces are identified by an angle for tubular sections, or a pair of ordinates for non-tubular braces. The reference point from which the angles or ordinates are measured depends upon the type of joint being examined.
3.5.1. Tubular Joint Inspection Points

Where a joint consists of a chord together with associated braces the inspection point angle is measured relative to a saddle location as shown below:
The member local reference x axis is defined as being along the member concerned and is always orientated away from the joint. The local reference y axis is in the same direction as the member local reference y axis. The local reference z axis forms a right handed set with the member axis and the local reference y axis. Note that, for consistency, the results are reported in terms of brace in-plane (y local axis) and out-of-plane (z local axis) bending.
3.5.2. Tubular Butt Joints

Where a joint has no identifiable chord the program adopts a reference system that relates to the members connected to the joint. This is shown diagrammatically below:
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The member local reference x axis is defined as being along the member concerned and is always orientated away from the joint. The local reference y axis is in the same direction as the member local reference y axis. The local reference z axis forms a right handed set with the member axis and the local reference y axis. Note that, for consistency, the results are reported in terms of brace in-plane (y local axis) and out-of-plane (z local axis) bending.
3.5.3. Non-Tubular Braces

Non-tubular joints have no associated chord elements and are thus treated in a similar manner to tubular butt joints. The inspection points are then defined by way of y and z ordinates (or in-plane bending and out-of-plane bending ordinates to be strictly consistent).
The member local reference x axis is defined as being along the brace concerned and is always orientated away from the joint. The in-plane axis is in the same direction as the brace local y axis. The out-of-plane axis forms a right handed set with the brace axis and the in-plane axis.
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3.6. Design Information

By default FATJACK utilizes the geometric and topology information that is stored in the ASAS fatigue model backing files. This information is used for computing both stress values and stress concentration factors (where requested). There may be many instances when the data utilized for the structural analysis is inconsistent with that required to undertake the fatigue study and FATJACK provides several mechanisms to override the values that would be adopted by default.
3.6.1. Design Geometry

The geometry information (diameter, thickness, areas, etc) is used both for the SCF computations and stress evaluation. The default information extracted from the analysis backing files may be overridden (or augmented) by utilizing the DESIGN command which enables both the section type and properties to be defined. For non-tubular sections this is essential if sections have not been utilized in the original analysis in order that the appropriate SCF values may be utilized (see Stress Concentration Factors (p. 37)).
3.6.2. Secondary Elements

Since FATJACK is joint based, all valid elements connected to a joint will be processed. There may be situations where certain elements are not required for fatigue processing and these may be selectively deactivated by defining them as secondary elements. Note that the secondary elements are effectively removed from the joint and thus will not be included in the joint classification and, hence, any automatic SCF evaluation that may be requested. Similarly secondary members will not be included in any influence function computations where this is operative (see Influence Functions (p. 38)).
3.7. Stress Concentration Factors

The damage calculations required for a fatigue analysis utilize the hot spot stresses at the inspection points defined for a given brace. These hot spot stresses are normally determined from the brace nominal loads (axial force and lateral bending) and associated stress concentration factors for the locations concerned. The stress concentration factors (SCFs) may be provided in one or two ways: Explicit SCF definitions Utilizing built-in empirical formulations to automatically generate the required SCF values.
An alternative approach to conventional SCF evaluation of hot spot stresses is the use of so-called influence functions which account for the load distribution at a joint. This method can be requested when using the Efthymiou equations by including the INFL option.
3.7.1. Explicit SCF Definitions

Where SCF values are known explicitly these may be provided in a number of ways: For tubular sections use: SCFJ if crown and saddle SCF values are known; for example, if generated by empirical formulae by the user. SCFA if SCF values are known at specific locations; for example, results of a detailed finite element joint analysis, or from model tests.
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Chapter 3: FATJACK Analysis Methods For non-tubular sections use: SCFB if the SCF values are constant across the section. SCFP if the SCF values vary according to location. For all section types a default value may be defined which is associated with a brace element in the absence of any explicit definitions or computed SCF values. Note that default SCF values are associated with a section profile (WF, BOX, etc) rather than an element type (BEAM, TUBE).
3.7.2. Empirical SCF Formulations

FATJACK incorporates automatic SCF generation facilities for tubular joints, based upon the following empirical formulations: Wordsworth (Ref. 2) Kuang (Ref. 3) DS449 (Ref. 10) Efthymiou (Ref. 11)
These formulations provide SCF values which depend upon the joint classification, load condition, and position around the brace/chord interface. This facility enables brace elements at a joint to have SCF values computed at the crown and saddle locations. To provide increased flexibility in the application of empirical formulae to SCF calculations, FATJACK includes the ability to utilize different formulations for specific SCF values around a given brace member. This is achieved by specifying an equation matrix, the constituents of which define the formula to be adopted for each of the loading components and position. The user can thus utilize the most appropriate formulations for a given joint type as required by many certification authorities. Automatic generation of SCF values is requested using the SCF AUTO commands. To provide total flexibility in the determination of the SCF values, parameter definitions and limits may be modified using the PARAMETER and LIMIT commands. The brace side SCF values obtained from the Kuang equations may be modified using the Marshall Reduction factor if required using the REDUCTION command. In addition, minimum SCF values may be specified, to provide a lower bound for any computed SCF, using the SCFM command.
3.7.3. Influence Functions

Conventional SCF formulations assume a certain loading condition in determining the SCF values viz: Axial loads in K, KT and X joints are assumed balanced Out-of-plane bending in K and KT joints is assumed unbalanced Out-of-plane bending in X joints is assumed balanced In-plane bending in K joints is assumed balanced
For simple joints in a framed structure these assumptions are often reasonably valid and will provide good estimates of the structural behavior. For more complex joints, however, the load paths become much more ill-defined and it is not possible to easily determine their effects on the hot spot stresses.
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Stress Concentration Factors The influence function approach automatically accounts for load dependency by not only computing SCF values which are multiplied by the reference brace, but also generating influence terms which are multiplied by loading in adjacent braces at the joint in question. The key principle involved in this methodology is the superposition of linear elastic stress fields which enables a hot spot stress to be computed from the sum of the contributions from all braces at a joint. The influence functions derived by Efthymiou (Ref. 11) have been incorporated into FATJACK and are utilized by including the INFL option in the preliminary data (without this option the conventional SCF values are computed). At present only planar braces are considered in the influence function computations, the multiplanar effects considered as being small by comparison. Note that the SCFM command has no effect on computed influence functions. For any joints where the Efthymiou equations cannot be (or are not) applied, conventional SCF values are computed (if requested). It is not currently possible to mix conventional SCFs (either explicitly defined or computed) with influence functions for a given joint.
3.7.4. SCF Interpolation

Where SCF values are given for the crown and saddle locations, intermediate SCFs are developed by interpolating the defined values. At present linear interpolation is used.
Note that this normally requires that a non-zero SCF term is given for the in-plane bending term at the saddle, and the out-of-plane bending term at the crown. For automatically generated terms the following convention is adopted: SCFips = SCFipc SCFopc = SCFops where: ips in-plane bending saddle ipc in-plane bending crown opc out-of-plane bending crown ops out-of-plane bending saddle
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3.7.5. Annotated SCF File Generation

Since FATJACK is joint based, all valid elements connected to a joint will be processed. There may be situations where certain elements are not required for fatigue processing and these may be selectively deactivated by defining them as secondary elements. Note that the secondary elements are effectively removed from the joint and thus will not be included in the joint classification and, hence, any automatic SCF evaluation that may be requested. Similarly secondary members will not be included in any influence function computations where this is operative (see Influence Functions (p. 38)).
Example 3.1 Example Generated SCF File

* * JOINT 1420 * CHORD 1001 * CONNECTING BRACES 151 1101 * SCFJ 1420 151 BRAC 7.23 7.23 3.78 SCFJ 1420 151 CHOR 9.15 9.15 4.44 SCFJ 1420 1101 BRAC 2.40 2.40 2.89 SCFJ 1420 1101 CHOR 3.81 3.81 2.40 * * JOINT 1520 * CHORD 1005 * CONNECTING BRACES 141 152 * SCFJ 1520 141 BRAC 2.15 15.82 4.05 SCFJ 1520 141 CHOR 5.65 24.07 5.41 SCFJ 1520 152 BRAC 2.05 13.90 3.78 SCFJ 1520 152 CHOR 4.51 18.56 4.44 SCFJ 1520 122 BRAC 1.41 27.97 4.67 SCFJ 1520 122 CHOR 5.42 71.29 9.20 SCFJ 1520 121 BRAC 1.41 27.97 4.67 SCFJ 1520 121 CHOR 5.42 71.29 9.20 * * JOINT 2330 * CHORD 0 * CONNECTING BRACES 906 905 * SCFJ 2330 906 BRAC 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 906 CHOR 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 905 BRAC 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 905 CHOR 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 225 BRAC 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 225 CHOR 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 226 BRAC 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 226 CHOR 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 205 BRAC 1.00 1.00 SCFJ 2330 205 CHOR 1.00 1.00
3.78 10.47 10.47 * K JOINT E 4.44 13.04 13.04 * E 2.89 5.58 5.58 * K JOINT E 2.40 6.95 6.95 * E
E E E E
E E E E
E E E E
E E E E
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122 4.05 5.41 3.78 4.44 4.67 9.20 4.67 9.20
121 12.33 17.33 10.95 13.64 16.99 37.25 16.99 37.25 12.33 17.33 10.95 13.64 16.99 37.25 16.99 37.25 * * * * * * * * T JOINT E E Y JOINT E E X JOINT E= E+ X JOINT E= E+ E E E E E+ E+ E+ E+ E E E E E+ E+ E+ E+ E E E E E+ E+ E+ E+ E E E E E+ E+ E+ E+ E E E E E+ E+ E+ E+
225 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
226 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
205 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 * * * * * * * * * * UN JOINT UN JOINT UN JOINT UN JOINT UNJOINT
The annotation after each SCFJ command corresponds to the following convention: SCFJ joint brace BRAC SCFJ joint brace CHOR
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scf values (6) scf values (6)
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equation (6) equation (6)
equation (6)
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Results presentation where equation (i) is the requested empirical formulation identifier (W, K, D, E) for the printed scf value (i). The equation (i) is optionally followed by + or =. If + is printed this signifies that one or more parameters were exceeded for the given location and the value corresponding to the computed parameters are reported. If = is printed this signifies that one or more parameters were exceeded for the given location, and the value corresponding to the limiting parameters are reported.
3.8. S-N Curves

S-N curves relate stress range information (S) to number of cycles to failure (N). Basic design curves consist of linear or bi-linear relationships between log (S) and log (N). FATJACK enables S-N data to be defined by reference to a library of S-N design curves from various recognized sources viz: Department of Energy T curve Department of Energy F2 curve American Petroleum Institute X curve American Petroleum Institute X curve Danish Standard DS449 tubular joint curve Other curves may be defined explicitly by providing an ordinate on the curve and associated slope. Multi-linear curves are supported, as are curves with a cut-off stress below which no damage occurs. Thickness correction may be applied to the S-N curves to account for varying plate thickness. This correction (requested using the THIC command) has the effect of shifting the S-N curves to reduce the fatigue strength with increasing thickness. The correction makes
3.9. Units
FATJACK requires that UNITS are defined for any dimensional input data to FATJACK itself. Note, however, that the geometric angular data unit defaults to degrees, and wave frequencies are always defined in Hertz. The user must ensure that they are consistent with the units adopted in the structural model. If local modified input data units are required, this is achieved by specifying one or more UNITS commands within the main body of the FATJACK data thus permitting a combination of unit systems within the one data file (see UNITS command). The results units cannot be modified since they are dimensionless or are in non-standard units.
3.10. Element Cross Sections

Any design data provided (using the DESI command) will overwrite the section information. Likewise, for non-tubular sections, use of the INSP SYMM, INSP POSN or SCFPOINT commands will replace the section data.
3.11. Results presentation

The type and format of the results to be presented is determined using the PRINT command. A number of options exist that permit a wide variety of information to be reported with as much or as little detail as required.
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference

The data for FATJACK consists of a set of commands which indicate the type of calculation to be performed and the content of the output. The basic data structure is as follows:
Except for stress and time history calculations, FATJACK expects each load condition to consist of a pair of loadcases representing the real and imaginary parts of the applied cyclic loading. Mechanical APDL automatically outputs pairs of loadcases if the harmonic option is selected. The term wave case is used in the FATJACK data description to indicate which pair of cases is being referred to. For example, wave case 2 refers to the 2nd wave analyzed using the harmonic option or the 3rd and 4th loadcase from a static analysis. For stress history analyses a wave case may generate any number of loadcases. For time history analyses, a wave history case refers to the analysis results obtained for a specific wave condition. The details of the commands required for each analysis type are given in the following sections.
4.1. FATJACK Free Format Syntax

This section discusses the following topics: 4.1.1. General Description 4.1.2. Special Symbols
4.1.1. General Description

The input data for FATJACK are specified according to syntax diagrams similar to that shown below. The conventions adopted are described in the following pages. Detailed descriptions of each of the data items can be found in the remainder of this chapter.
Each data item consists as follows

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Each horizontal branch represents a possible input instruction. Input instructions are composed of keywords (shown in UPPER-CASE), numerical values or alphanumerics (shown in lower-case) and special symbols. Each item in the list is separated from each other by a comma or one or more blank spaces. An input line must not be longer than 80 characters. Numerical values have to be given in one of two forms: i. ii. If an integer is specified, a decimal point must not be supplied. If a real value is specified, the decimal point may be omitted if the value is a whole number.
Exponent formats may be utilized where real numbers are required. For example, the following are equivalent: 0.004 4.0E-3 4.0D-3
Similarly, the following have the same value: 410.0 410 4.10E2
Alphanumerics are any non-numeric strings, which may include the letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and the characters +, -, / and :. The letters A-Z may be supplied in either uppercase or lowercase, but no distinction is made between the uppercase and lowercase form. Hence A is assumed identical with a , B with b and so on. For example, the following are all permissible alphanumeric strings: CASE STR1 END 3mm
Similarly, the following are all identical strings: COMB Comb comb
Alphanumeric strings must not include any special symbols (See Special Symbols (p. 45)). If certain lines are optional, these are shown by an arrow which bypasses the line(s):
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In order to build up a block of data, a line or a series of lines may need to be repeated until the complete set has been defined. This is shown by an arrow which loops back:
If certain data items within a command line are optional, these are shown by an arrow which bypasses the appropriate item:
Some data lines require an integer or real list to be input whose length is variable. This is shown by a horizontal arrow around the list variable(s):
Where one or more possible alternative items may appear in the list, these are shown by separate branches for each:
4.1.2. Special Symbols

The following is a list of characters which have a special significance to the FATJACK input: * An asterisk is used to define the beginning of a comment, whatever follows on the line will not be interpreted. It may appear anywhere on the line, any preceding data will be processed as normal. For example: * THIS IS A COMMENT FOR THE WHOLE LINE CASE 4 2.7 * THIS IS A COMMENT FOR PART OF A LINE
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference ' Single quotes are used to enclose some text strings which could contain otherwise inadmissible characters.The quotes are placed at each end of the string.They may also be used to provide in-line comments between data items on a given line. For example: STRUCTURE As used for design study STRU , A comma or one or more consecutive blanks will act as a delimiter between items in the line. For example, 5, 10, 15 is the same as 5 10 15 Note that two commas together signify that an item has been omitted. This may be permissible for certain data blocks. For example: 5,, 15 is the same as 5 0 15 Unless otherwise stated in the section describing the data block, omitted numerical values are zero. : A colon at the start of the line signifies that the line is a continuation from the previous line. For example 5 : 10 : 15 is the same as 5 10 15 @ A command @filename may appear anywhere in a data file. When such a command is encountered, the input of data switches to the file filename and data continues to be read from that file until either the end-of-file is reached or an @ command is encountered in the secondary file. When the end of the secondary file is reached, that file is closed and input switches back to the previous data file. If, however, an @ command is found in the secondary file, input switches to yet another file. This process can continue until a maximum of 5 secondary files are open simultaneously. For example @prelim.dat @wave.dat @design.dat @scf.dat @spectral.dat design.dat might then contain the lines @type.dat @desi.dat @gap.dat @chord.dat finally
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FATJACK Priority of Data Assignments type.dat contains the joint designation data desi.dat contains the design geometry data etc
4.2. FATJACK Priority of Data Assignments

There are a number of commands that allow element and element step data to be assigned in terms of element, group or property numbers. These appear in the command syntax diagrams in the following format:
The priority of such assignments is defined below: Element data - use element data assigned to individual elements (ELEM) if none - use element data assigned to the group the element belongs to (GROU) if none - use element data assigned to the property integer used by the element (PROP) if none - no element data assigned to element.
Step data - use step data assigned to individual elements (ELEM) if none - use step data assigned to the group the element belongs to (GROU) if none - use step data assigned to the property integer used by the element (PROP) if none - use element data assigned to individual elements (ELEM) if none - use element data assigned to the group the element belongs to (GROU) if none - use element data assigned to the property integer used by the element (PROP) if none - no step data assigned to element.
Element and step data assignment is not order dependant. This is demonstrated by the following example:
COMMand COMMand COMMand COMMand .... .... .... .... data1 data2 data3 data4 ELEM GROU ELEM PROP 1 5 2 1
Assuming elements 1 and 2 are in group 5: Element 1 has data1 assigned Element 2 has data3 assigned All other elements in group 5 have data 2 assigned All elements with property integer 1, except elements 1 and 2 and elements in group 5, have data4 assigned.
It should be noted that when step data is explicitly being defined it overrides any element assignments even if the step data is assigned to a group or property and the element data assigned to an individual element. Thus in the following example:
COMMand .... data1 STEP 2 GROU 5 COMMand .... data2 STEP 2 PROP 1
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COMMand .... data3 ELEM 1 COMMand .... data4 STEP 2 ELEM 2
Step 2 of element 1 has data1 assigned because the group assignment overrides the property assignment. In this instance the step specific group assignment also overrides the element assignment which is not step specific. Step 2 of element 2 has data4 assigned. Step 2 of all other elements in group 5 have data1 assigned. Step 2 of all elements with property integer 1, except those in group 5, have data2 assigned. All steps, except step 2, of element 1 have data3 assigned. No data is assigned to any steps, other than step 2, for any elements other than element 1.
Note also that if a command is assigned more than once to a given element, group or property, a warning will be issued and the last defined value, or values, adopted.
4.3. Preliminary Data

The preliminary data is the first block of the FATJACK data. It defines the memory size to be used, the project name, structure and component names, file names and options to be used. It also defines which files are to be saved for further processing.
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The preliminary data must contain at least a JOB, STRUCTURE and END command. Other commands should be used as appropriate.
4.4. Fatigue Analysis method

This section discusses the following topics: 4.4.1. ANALYSIS command 4.4.2. Deterministic Analysis 4.4.3. Spectral Analysis 4.4.4. Stress History Analysis 4.4.5.Time History Analysis
4.4.1. ANALYSIS command

The ANALYSIS command selects the method of analysis to be utilized. This command must immediately follow the preliminary data.
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Parameters ANALYSIS Keyword DETERMINISTIC Keyword to select a deterministic analysis. SPECTRAL Keyword to select a spectral fatigue analysis. STRESS HISTORY Keyword to select a stress history analysis. Notes 1. 2. One of these analysis type keywords must appear as the first line after the preliminary data. The analysis type determines the valid commands that may be utilized within the input data file. The following sections Deterministic Analysis (p. 50) to Time History Analysis (p. 62) summarize the available commands for each type of analysis.
Examples
ANALYSIS SPECTRAL ANALYSIS STRESS
4.4.2. Deterministic Analysis

This type of analysis requires two sets of data: Target fatigue life (YEAR). Computed lives below this figure will be reported as having failed. Wave occurrence data in the form of number of occurrences per year (DETE). This data may either explicitly reference waves that have been analyzed; that is, referred to in the WAVE data, or may consist of wave height occurrences, in which case interpolation is carried out to obtain member forces for wave heights that have not been analyzed. This second approach permits a limited number of waves to be structurally analyzed whilst providing a much more detailed fatigue definition.
Deterministic Commands Command ANALYSIS DETERMINISTIC JOINT WAVE 50 Description Selects deterministic analysis method Selects joints at which fatigue lives are calculated Specifies wave information from analysis Usage C C C 1 Note
Fatigue Analysis method Command CHORD DESIGN GAP GAPDEFAULT INSET SECONDARY TYPE INSPECTION LIMITS PARAMETER REDUCTION SCF TUB DEFAULT SCF RHS DEFAULT SCF WF DEFAULT SCF BOX DEFAULT SCF AUTO DEFAULT SCF AUTO JOINT SCFANGLE SCFBRACE SCFJOINT SCFMINIMUM SCFPOINT THICKNESS CURVE DETE S-N YEAR PRINT STOP Usage Default SCF equations to be used in generation SCF equations to be used at specific joints SCF values at specific inspection points on tubular braces User defined SCF values for non-tubular braces User defined saddle and crown SCFs Minimum SCF values SCF values at specific inspection points on non-tubular braces Requests S-N thickness correction User defined S-N damage curve definition Wave occurrence data S-N curve assignment Target fatigue life Report options Terminates data input C C C C 5 Description Chord elements at a joint Modified section properties for elements Gap dimensions for specific braces at a joint Default gap dimension Inset distance for moment backoff Secondary elements to be ignored in checks Joint definition and classification Inspection point selection SCF empirical equation limits modification SCF empirical parameter modification Requests Marshall Reduction Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value C C C C 4 4 4 4 3 Usage Note 2
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference C Compulsory command, but see notes below where applicable. Notes 1. 2. This data can be generated by FATJACK using the WAVE AUTO command provided the wave loading was generated using the Mechanical application. Whilst not compulsory it is recommended that a default gap is specified. In the absence of such a command, braces forming a K or KT configuration will have the gap computed unless specific GAP data is supplied. This may result in incorrect SCF calculations at joints with simplified modelling. The Marshall Reduction factor is only applicable to SCF values generated using the Kuang equations. The SCF DEFAULT command must be supplied for each section type that is to be processed. In the absence of a PRINT command a detailed report will be produced.
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4.4.2.1. Deterministic Analysis Example

The data has the following characteristics: New structure defined Time history results retrieved from multiple structures Time history occurrence specified with probabilities Stress range intervals for cycle counting computed automatically
Example 4.1 Example of Deterministic Analysis Data File

SYSTEM DATA AREA 200000 PROJECT FATD JOB POST FILES JACD STRUCTURE JACD TITLE FATJACK USER MANUAL EXAMPLE OPTIONS GOON NODL NOBL PRNO UNITS KN M END ANALYSIS DETERMINISTIC SCF TUBE DEFA 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 *USE GENERIC DEFINITION FOR SCF EQUATIONS SCF AUTO JOINT EFTHYMIOU : 1110 2210 1120 1210 1520 2130 1420 1130 1540 1140 1150 1440 : 1310 1350 2330 1330 2520 2540 2110 2120 3130 3210 2420 2140 2150 2440 3250 : 2310 2350 3350 3310 3420 3440 3110 3120 4130 3520 4210 3540 3140 3150 4250 : 3330 4330 4110 4150 4310 4350 2250 1250 WAVE AUTO *THE FOLLOWING JOINTS ARE CONNECTED TO AN ELEMENT JOIN 1110 2210 1120 1210 1520 2130 1420 1130 1540 1140 1150 1440 1250 2250 : 1310 1350 2330 1330 2520 2540 2110 2120 3130 3210 2420 2140 2150 2440 3250 : 2310 2350 3350 3310 3420 3440 3110 3120 4130 3520 4210 3540 3140 3150 4250 : 3330 4330 4110 4150 4310 4350 SECO ELEM 1505 1506 1509 504 1510 503 514 513 524 523 1401 825 1201 1203 827 : 1402 1204 1501 1202 1502 1503 1504 * *EXPLICIT DEFINITION OF K JOINT AND ASSOCIATED CHORD CHORD 1330 105 106 LENGTH 20.0 FIX 0.7 TYPE 1330 K 125 126 GAP1330125 126 -0.03 THRU 125 *USER DEFINED SN CURVE WITH THICKNESS CORRECTION, REQUIRES BASE THICKNESS *TO BE SPECIFIED UNITS N MM CURV USR1 MULT 45.0 1.0E7 3.56 : 45.0 1.0E7 4.56
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: THICK 20.0 S-N USR1 ELEM ALL THICK UNITS KN M DETE HEIGHT 699458 1.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 685279 1.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 615024 1.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 568370 1.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 180369 2.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 167805 2.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 167650 2.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 156061 2.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 46512 3.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 41091 3.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 45700 3.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 42851 3.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 11994 4.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 10062 4.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 12458 4.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 11766 4.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 3093 5.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 2464 5.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 3396 5.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 3231 5.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 798 6.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 603 6.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 926 6.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 887 6.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 206 7.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 148 7.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 252 7.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 244 7.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 53 8.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 36 8.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 69 8.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 67 8.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 14 9.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 9 9.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 19 9.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 18 9.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 4 10.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 2 10.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 5 10.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 5 10.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 1 11.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 1 11.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 1 11.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 1 11.0 135.0 DETE HEIGHT 0 12.0 0.0 DETE HEIGHT 0 12.0 45.0 DETE HEIGHT 0 12.0 90.0 DETE HEIGHT 0 12.0 135.0 YEAR 50.0 PRIN XCHE DETA USAG SUMM SCFE STOP
DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF DAF
1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.32 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01
4.4.3. Spectral Analysis

This type of analysis requires three compulsory sets of data and two optional sets: Target fatigue life (YEAR). Computed lives below this figure will be reported as having failed. This is compulsory. Transfer function definition. It is normal to assign all the analyzed waves for a given direction to a particular transfer function. This is achieved using the TRANSFER command which also permits dynamic amplification factors to be applied. This is compulsory. Sea state spectra definition. For each transfer function a series of sea state spectra are defined using the SPECTRUM command. A variety of spectra are available viz:
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference Scott-Weigel JONSWAP Pierson-Moskowitz Ochi-Hubble Each spectrum is associated with a probability of occurrence. This command is compulsory. Wave spreading effects may be included using the SPREAD command. Three spreading functions are available including those associated with Mitsuyasu (Ref. 8) and Goda (Ref. 9). This command is optional. Additional frequencies may be defined at which the transfer function is to be computed. This permits a limited number of waves to be structurally analyzed whilst providing a more detailed fatigue definition and is particularly suitable for structures that respond linearly to increasing wave heights. This command is optional.
Table 4.1 Spectral Commands

Command ANALYSIS SPECTRAL JOINT WAVE CHORD DESIGN GAP GAPDEFAULT INSET SECONDARY TYPE INSPECTION LIMITS PARAMETER REDUCTION SCF TUB DEFAULT SCF RHS DEFAULT SCF WF DEFAULT SCF BOX DEFAULT SCF AUTO DEFAULT SCF AUTO JOINT SCFANGLE SCFBRACE SCFJOINT SCFMINIMUM Description Selects spectral analysis method Selects joints at which fatigue lives are calculated Specifies wave information from analysis Chord elements at a joint Modified section properties for elements Gap dimensions for specific braces at a joint Default gap dimension Inset distance for moment backoff Secondary elements to be ignored in checks Joint definition and classification Inspection point selection SCF empirical equation limits modification SCF empirical parameter modification Requests Marshall Reduction Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF equations to be used in generation SCF equations to be used at specific joints SCF values at specific inspection points on tubular braces User defined SCF values for non-tubular braces User defined saddle and crown SCFs Minimum SCF values C C C C 3 4 4 4 4 Usage C C C 1 2 Note
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Fatigue Analysis method Command SCFPOINT THICKNESS ACCE CURVE FREQUENCY S-N SIGM SPECTRUM SPREADING TRANSFER YEAR PRINT STOP Usage C Compulsory command, but see notes below where applicable. Notes 1. 2. This data can be generated by FATJACK using the WAVE AUTO command provided the wave loading was generated using the Mechanical application. Whilst not compulsory it is recommended that a default gap is specified. In the absence of such a command, braces forming a K or KT configuration will have the gap computed unless specific GAP data is supplied. This may result in incorrect SCF calculations at joints with simplified modelling. The Marshall Reduction factor is only applicable to SCF values generated using the Kuang equations. The SCF DEFAULT command must be supplied for each section type that is to be processed. S-N data does not have to be supplied if a stress histogram report has been requested using the PRINT command. Stress histogram information is only required if requested using the PRINT command. In the absence of a PRINT command a detailed report will be produced. Description SCF values at specific inspection points on non-tubular braces Requests S-N thickness correction Gravitational acceleration term S-N damage curve definition Additional interpolated frequencies User defined S-N curve assignment Stress histogram information Wave spectrum probabilities Requests wave spreading Transfer function data Target fatigue life Report options Terminates data input C C C 7 C C C 5 6 Usage Note
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
4.4.3.1. Spectral Analysis Example

The data has the following characteristics: Automatic wave information recovery Explicit SCF definitions using @ file facility Secondary elements Design data for leg members Utilizes built in S-N curve with thickness correction and user defined power Four sea-states
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Example 4.2 Example of Spectral Analysis Data File

WAVE AUTO *THE FOLLOWING JOINTS ARE CONNECTED TO AN ELEMENT JOIN 1110 2210 1120 1210 1520 2130 1420 1130 1540 1140 1150 1440 1250 2250 : 1310 1350 2330 1330 2520 2540 2110 2120 3130 3210 2420 2140 2150 2440 3250 : 2310 2350 3350 3310 3420 3440 3110 3120 4130 3520 4210 3540 3140 3150 4250 : 3330 4330 4110 4150 4310 4350 *DEFINE DESIGN PROPERTIES FOR LEG MEMBERS DESIGN.PROPERTIES TUB 2.4 0.05 GROUP 8 SECO ELEM 1505 1506 1509 504 1510 503 514 513 524 523 1401 825 1201 1203 827 : 1402 1204 1501 1202 1502 1503 1504 S-N APXD ELEM ALL THICKNESS.CORRECTION 0.25 *POWER SET TO 0.25 INSTEAD OF DEFAULT 0.3 TRAN 100 1 1.0030 2 1.0119 3 1.0215 4 1.0340 5 1.0496 6 1.0689 TRAN 100 7 1.0919 8 1.1197 9 1.1850 10 1.2726 11 1.3607 12 1.4718 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 2.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 3.5 1.4573 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 4.5 2.6904 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 5.5 1.6815 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 6.5 0.5605 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.25 7.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 2.5 0.3363 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 3.5 8.5196 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 4.5 11.7705 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 5.5 7.6228 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 6.5 3.363 SPEC 100 PMOS 0.75 7.5 0.5605 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 3.5 4.9324 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 4.5 11.6584 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 5.5 9.7527 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 6.5 4.9324 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 7.5 1.2331 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.25 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 3.5 0.5605 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 4.5 5.7171 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 5.5 7.7349 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 6.5 4.2598 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 7.5 1.3452 SPEC 100 PMOS 1.75 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.25 4.5 1.7936 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.25 5.5 4.8203 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.25 6.5 3.2509 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.25 7.5 1.0089 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.25 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.75 4.5 0.2242 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.75 5.5 1.9057 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.75 6.5 2.242 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.75 7.5 0.7847 SPEC 100 PMOS 2.75 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.25 5.5 0.5605 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.25 6.5 1.2331 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.25 7.5 0.5605 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.25 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.75 5.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.75 6.5 0.4484 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.75 7.5 0.3363 SPEC 100 PMOS 3.75 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 4.25 6.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 4.25 7.5 0.2242 SPEC 100 PMOS 4.25 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 4.75 7.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 4.75 8.5 0.1121 SPEC 100 PMOS 5.25 8.5 0.1121 TRAN 200 13 1.0030 14 1.0119 15 1.0215 16 1.0340 17 1.0496 18 1.0689 TRAN 200 19 1.0919 20 1.1197 21 1.1850 22 1.2726 23 1.3607 24 1.4718 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 2.5 0.1413 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 3.5 1.8369 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 4.5 3.3912 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 5.5 2.1195 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 6.5 0.7065 SPEC 200 PMOS 0.25 7.5 0.1413
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SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC TRAN TRAN SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.75 PMOS 2.75 PMOS 2.75 PMOS 2.75 PMOS 2.75 PMOS 3.25 PMOS 3.25 PMOS 3.25 PMOS 3.25 PMOS 3.75 PMOS 3.75 PMOS 3.75 PMOS 3.75 PMOS 4.25 PMOS 4.25 PMOS 4.25 PMOS 4.75 PMOS 4.75 PMOS 5.25 25 1.0030 31 1.0919 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.25 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 0.75 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.25 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 1.75 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 PMOS 2.25 2.5 0.4239 3.5 10.7388 4.5 14.8365 5.5 9.6084 6.5 4.239 7.5 0.7065 3.5 6.2172 4.5 14.6952 5.5 12.2931 6.5 6.2172 7.5 1.5543 8.5 0.1413 3.5 0.7065 4.5 7.2063 5.5 9.7497 6.5 5.3694 7.5 1.6956 8.5 0.1413 4.5 2.2608 5.5 6.0759 6.5 4.0977 7.5 1.2717 8.5 0.1413 4.5 0.2826 5.5 2.4021 6.5 2.826 7.5 0.9891 8.5 0.1413 5.5 0.7065 6.5 1.5543 7.5 0.7065 8.5 0.1413 5.5 0.1413 6.5 0.5652 7.5 0.4239 8.5 0.1413 6.5 0.1413 7.5 0.2826 8.5 0.1413 7.5 0.1413 8.5 0.1413 8.5 0.1413 26 1.0119 27 1.0215 28 1.0340 29 1.0496 30 1.0689 32 1.1197 33 1.1850 34 1.2726 35 1.3607 36 1.4718 2.5 0.1973 3.5 2.5649 4.5 4.7352 5.5 2.9595 6.5 0.9865 7.5 0.1973 2.5 0.5919 3.5 14.9948 4.5 20.7165 5.5 13.4164 6.5 5.919 7.5 0.9865 3.5 8.6812 4.5 20.5192 5.5 17.1651 6.5 8.6812 7.5 2.1703 8.5 0.1973 3.5 0.9865 4.5 10.0623 5.5 13.6137 6.5 7.4974 7.5 2.3676 8.5 0.1973 4.5 3.1568 5.5 8.4839 6.5 5.7217 7.5 1.7757
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SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC TRAN TRAN SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC SPEC YEAR 300 PMOS 2.25 300 PMOS 2.75 300 PMOS 2.75 300 PMOS 2.75 300 PMOS 2.75 300 PMOS 2.75 300 PMOS 3.25 300 PMOS 3.25 300 PMOS 3.25 300 PMOS 3.25 300 PMOS 3.75 300 PMOS 3.75 300 PMOS 3.75 300 PMOS 3.75 300 PMOS 4.25 300 PMOS 4.25 300 PMOS 4.25 300 PMOS 4.75 300 PMOS 4.75 300 PMOS 5.25 400 37 1.0030 400 43 1.0919 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.25 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 0.75 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.25 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 1.75 400 PMOS 2.25 400 PMOS 2.25 400 PMOS 2.25 400 PMOS 2.25 400 PMOS 2.25 400 PMOS 2.75 400 PMOS 2.75 400 PMOS 2.75 400 PMOS 2.75 400 PMOS 2.75 400 PMOS 3.25 400 PMOS 3.25 400 PMOS 3.25 400 PMOS 3.25 400 PMOS 3.75 400 PMOS 3.75 400 PMOS 3.75 400 PMOS 3.75 400 PMOS 4.25 400 PMOS 4.25 400 PMOS 4.25 400 PMOS 4.75 400 PMOS 4.75 400 PMOS 5.25 50.0 8.5 0.1973 4.5 0.3946 5.5 3.3541 6.5 3.946 7.5 1.3811 8.5 0.1973 5.5 0.9865 6.5 2.1703 7.5 0.9865 8.5 0.1973 5.5 0.1973 6.5 0.7892 7.5 0.5919 8.5 0.1973 6.5 0.1973 7.5 0.3946 8.5 0.1973 7.5 0.1973 8.5 0.1973 8.5 0.1973 38 1.0119 39 1.0215 40 1.0340 41 1.0496 42 1.0689 44 1.1197 45 1.1850 46 1.2726 47 1.3607 48 1.4718 2.5 0.1189 3.5 1.5457 4.5 2.8536 5.5 1.7835 6.5 0.5945 7.5 0.1189 2.5 0.3567 3.5 9.0364 4.5 12.4845 5.5 8.0852 6.5 3.567 7.5 0.5945 3.5 5.2316 4.5 12.3656 5.5 10.3443 6.5 5.2316 7.5 1.3079 8.5 0.1189 3.5 0.5945 4.5 6.0639 5.5 8.2041 6.5 4.5182 7.5 1.4268 8.5 0.1189 4.5 1.9024 5.5 5.1127 6.5 3.4481 7.5 1.0701 8.5 0.1189 4.5 0.2378 5.5 2.0213 6.5 2.378 7.5 0.8323 8.5 0.1189 5.5 0.5945 6.5 1.3079 7.5 0.5945 8.5 0.1189 5.5 0.1189 6.5 0.4756 7.5 0.3567 8.5 0.1189 6.5 0.1189 7.5 0.2378 8.5 0.1189 7.5 0.1189 8.5 0.1189 8.5 0.1189
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4.4.4. Stress History Analysis

This type of analysis requires two sets of data: Target fatigue life (YEAR). Computed lives below this figure will be reported as having failed. Wave occurrence data in the form of number of occurrences per year (DETM). This data may either explicitly reference waves that have been analyzed; that is, referred to in the WAVE data, or may consist of wave height occurrences, in which case interpolation is carried out to obtain member forces for wave heights that have not been analyzed. This second approach permits a limited number of waves to be structurally analyzed whilst providing a much more detailed fatigue definition.
Table 4.2 Stress History Commands

Command ANALYSIS STRESS HISTORY JOINT WAVE CHORD DESIGN GAP GAPDEFAULT INSET SECONDARY TYPE INSPECTION LIMITS PARAMETER REDUCTION SCF TUB DEFAULT SCF RHS DEFAULT SCF WF DEFAULT SCF BOX DEFAULT SCF AUTO DEFAULT SCF AUTO JOINT SCFANGLE Description Selects stress history analysis method Usage C Note
Selects joints at which fatigue lives are calculated Specifies wave information from analysis Chord elements at a joint Modified section properties for elements Gap dimensions for specific braces at a joint Default gap dimension Inset distance for moment backoff Secondary elements to be ignored in checks Joint definition and classification Inspection point selection SCF empirical equation limits modification SCF empirical parameter modification Requests Marshall Reduction Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF equations to be used in generation SCF equations to be used at specific joints SCF values at specific inspection points on tubular braces
C C 1 2
3 C C C C 4 4 4 4
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference Command SCFBRACE SCFJOINT SCFMINIMUM SCFPOINT THICKNESS ALLOWABLE CURVE DETE S-N YEAR PRINT STOP Usage C Compulsory command, but see notes below where applicable. Notes 1. 2. This data can be generated by FATJACK using the WAVE AUTO command provided the wave loading was generated using the Mechanical application. Whilst not compulsory it is recommended that a default gap is specified. In the absence of such a command, braces forming a K or KT configuration will have the gap computed unless specific GAP data is supplied. This may result in incorrect SCF calculations at joints with simplified modelling. The Marshall Reduction factor is only applicable to SCF values generated using the Kuang equations. The SCF DEFAULT command must be supplied for each section type that is to be processed. S-N data does not have to be supplied if a stress histogram report has been requested using the PRINT command. Stress histogram information is only required if requested using the PRINT command. In the absence of a PRINT command a detailed report will be produced. Description User defined SCF values for non-tubular braces User defined saddle and crown SCFs Minimum SCF values SCF values at specific inspection points on non-tubular braces Requests S-N thickness correction Allowable stress User defined S-N damage curve definition Wave occurrence data S-N curve assignment Target fatigue life Report options Terminates data input C C C C C 7 6 5 Usage Note
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
4.4.4.1. Stress History Analysis Example

The data has the following characteristics: Explicit wave information defined Automatic generation of influence functions Secondary elements Utilizes built in S-N curve with thickness correction Analyses wave occurrence definition
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Example 4.3 Example of Stress History Analysis Data File

SYSTEM DATA AREA 200000 PROJECT FATI JOB POST FILES JACF TITLE FATJACK USER MANUAL EXAMPLE OPTIONS NODL NOBL PRNO DATA GOON INFL UNITS KN M END ANALYSIS STRESS HISTORY SCF TUBE DEFAULT 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 SCF AUTOMATIC DEFAULT GENERAL EFTHYMIOU SCF AUTOMATIC JOINT : 1110 2210 1120 1210 1520 2130 1420 1130 1540 1140 1150 1440 : 1310 1350 2330 1330 2520 2540 2110 2120 3130 3210 2420 2140 2150 2440 3250 : 2310 2350 3350 3310 3420 3440 3110 3120 4130 3520 4210 3540 3140 3150 4250 : 3330 4330 4110 4150 4310 4350 2250 1250 WAVE 1 1.0 5.0 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 2 2.0 6.2 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 3 3.0 7.1 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 4 4.0 7.7 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 5 5.0 8.2 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 6 6.0 8.7 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 7 7.0 9.1 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 8 8.0 9.5 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 9 9.0 9.8 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 10 10.0 10.2 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 11 11.0 10.6 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 12 12.0 11.0 0.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 13 1.0 5.0 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 14 2.0 6.2 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 15 3.0 7.1 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 16 4.0 7.7 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 17 5.0 8.2 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 18 6.0 8.7 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 19 7.0 9.1 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 20 8.0 9.5 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 21 9.0 9.8 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 22 10.0 10.2 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 23 11.0 10.6 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 24 12.0 11.0 90.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 25 1.0 5.0 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 26 2.0 6.2 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 27 3.0 7.1 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 28 4.0 7.7 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 29 5.0 8.2 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 30 6.0 8.7 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 31 7.0 9.1 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 32 8.0 9.5 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 33 9.0 9.8 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 34 10.0 10.2 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 35 11.0 10.6 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 36 12.0 11.0 45.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 37 1.0 5.0 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 38 2.0 6.2 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 39 3.0 7.1 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 40 4.0 7.7 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 41 5.0 8.2 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 42 6.0 8.7 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 43 7.0 9.1 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 44 8.0 9.5 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 45 9.0 9.8 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 46 10.0 10.2 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 47 11.0 10.6 135.0 NPOS 6 WAVE 48 12.0 11.0 135.0 NPOS 6 *THE FOLLOWING JOINTS ARE CONNECTED TO AN ELEMENT JOINT 1110 2210 1120 1210 1520 2130 1420 1130 1540 1140 1150 1440 1250 2250 : 1310 1350 2330 1330 2520 2540 2110 2120 3130 3210 2420 2140 2150 2440 3250 : 2310 2350 3350 3310 3420 3440 3110 3120 4130 3520 4210 3540 3140 3150 4250 : 3330 4330 4110 4150 4310 4350 SECONDARY ELEMENTS 1505 1506 1509 504 1510 503 514
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: 513 524 523 1401 825 1201 1203 827 : 1402 1204 1501 1202 1502 1503 1504 S-N DET ELEM ALL THICKNESS.CORRECTION DETERMINISTIC.DATA 1 699458 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 2 180369 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 3 46512 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 4 11994 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 5 3093 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 6 798 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 7 206 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 8 53 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 9 14 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 10 4 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 11 1 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 12 0 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 13 615024 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 14 167650 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 15 45700 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 16 12457 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 17 3396 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 18 926 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 19 252 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 20 69 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 21 19 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 22 5 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 23 1 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 24 0 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 25 685279 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 26 167805 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 27 41091 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 28 10062 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 29 2464 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 30 603 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 31 148 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 32 36 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 33 9 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 34 2 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 35 1 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 36 0 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 37 568370 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 38 156061 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 39 42851 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 40 11766 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 41 3231 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 42 887 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 43 244 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 44 67 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 45 18 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 46 5 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 47 1 DETERMINISTIC.DATA 48 0 YEAR 50.0 PRIN XCHE DETA USAG SUMM SCFE STOP
4.4.5. Time History Analysis

This type of analysis requires three sets of data: Target fatigue life (YEAR). Computed lives below this figure will be reported as having failed. Occurrence data of the time histories defined in the HIST data in the form of occurrences per year (DETE).
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Fatigue Analysis method Rainflow counting data (CYCLE)
Table 4.3 Time History Commands

Command ANALYSIS TIME HISTORY JOINT HIST CHORD DESIGN GAP GAPDEFAULT INSET SECONDARY TYPE INSPECTION LIMITS PARAMETER REDUCTION SCF TUB DEFAULT SCF RHS DEFAULT SCF WF DEFAULT SCF BOX DEFAULT SCF AUTO DEFAULT SCF AUTO JOINT SCFANGLE SCFBRACE SCFJOINT SCFMINIMUM SCFPOINT THICKNESS CURVE CYCLE Description Selects time history analysis method Usage C Note
Selects joints at which fatigue lives are calculated Specifies time history information from analysis Chord elements at a joint Modified section properties for elements Gap dimensions for specific braces at a joint Default gap dimension Inset distance for moment backoff Secondary elements to be ignored in checks Joint definition and classification Inspection point selection SCF empirical equation limits modification SCF empirical parameter modification Requests Marshall Reduction Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF value Default SCF equations to be used in generation SCF equations to be used at specific joints SCF values at specific inspection points on tubular braces User defined SCF values for non-tubular braces User defined saddle and crown SCFs Minimum SCF values SCF values at specific inspection points on non-tubular braces Requests S-N thickness correction User defined S-N damage curve definition Rainflow counting data
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference Command DETE S-N YEAR PRINT STOP Usage C Compulsory command, but see notes below where applicable. Notes 1. Whilst not compulsory it is recommended that a default gap is specified. In the absence of such a command, braces forming a K or KT configuration will have the gap computed unless specific GAP data is supplied. This may result in incorrect SCF calculations at joints with simplified modelling. The Marshall Reduction factor is only applicable to SCF values generated using the Kuang equations. The SCF DEFAULT command must be supplied for each section type that is to be processed. In the absence of a PRINT command a detailed report will be produced. Description Wave occurrence data S-N curve assignment Target fatigue life Report options Terminates data input C Usage C C C 4 Note
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4.4.5.1. Time History Analysis Example

The data has the following characteristics: New structure defined Time history results retrieved from multiple structures Time history occurrence specified with probabilities Stress range intervals for cycle counting computed automatically
Example 4.4 Example of Time History Analysis Data File

JOB POST PROJECT T206 STRUCTURE A206 NEWSTRUCTURE N206 TITLE FATJACK USER MANUAL EXAMPLE OPTIONS GOON END UNITS KN M END ANALYSIS TIME HISTORY HIST 1 A206 80 880 HIST 2 B206 80 880 HIST 3 C206 80 880 HIST 11 D206 80 880 HIST 12 E206 80 880 HIST 13 F206 80 880 HIST 21 G206 80 880 HIST 22 H206 80 880 HIST 23 I206 80 880 JOIN 2 5 7 INSP 8 ELEM ALL SCF TUBE DEFA 3.0 SCF AUTO DEFA K K K K W K K K W SCF AUTO DEFA KT K K K W K K K W SCF AUTO JOIN 2 5 7
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CURV USER SINGLE 35.0E3 1.0E7 3.0 S-N USER ELEM ALL GAPD WORD 0.05 GAPD KUAN 0.05 YEAR 30.0 DETE 21 PROB 200 DETE 22 PROB 100.0 DETE 23 PROB 100 DETE 11 PROB 200 DETE 12 PROB 60.0 DETE 13 PROB 40.0 DETE 1 PROB 50 DETE 2 PROB 30.0 DETE 3 PROB 20.0 CYCLE 20 PRINT FULL DETAILED SCFP SCFE USAGE XCHE STOP
4.5. ACCE
The ACCE command defines the value for gravitational acceleration required for spectral fatigue analysis.
Parameters ACCE Keyword gravity Gravitational acceleration (Real). Notes 1. This command is optional for a SPECTRAL analysis. If not defined the program will adopt a value of 9.81 metres/sec2 (converted into the appropriate analysis units). If required the default value may be overwritten using the ACCE command. 2. If used, the command should be defined only once.
Examples
ACCE 32.2
4.6. ALLOWABLE
The ALLOWABLE command is used to request that the computed stress value from a Stress History Analysis is compared with a target (limit) value when PRINT PEAK or PRINT RNGE is also requested. If the command is used FATJACK will report a utilization factor rather than a direct stress.
Parameters ALLOWABLE: Keyword.

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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference value: Allowable stress to the actual stress (PEAK or RNGE) is compared. (Real). Notes 1. This command is optional for a STRESS HISTORY analysis.
4.7. ANSYS
The ANSYS command defines the name of the Mechanical APDL job(s) from which the analysis results will be obtained.
The ANSYS command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters ANSYS Keyword FNAME Keyword to denote that the job names are specified in a job name list file (Optional). Jobname without FNAME job name of the Mechanical APDL model to be processed. This is the name associated with the .RST file generated by Mechanical APDL (Alphanumeric, up to 32 characters). with FNAME name of file containing paths and names of Mechanical APDL jobs to be included in the analysis together.
youngs Young's Modulus (Optional, Real). density Material density (Optional, Real). Usage The command is mandatory if FATJACK is to be performed following a Mechanical APDL analysis and must be omitted otherwise. Notes 1. FATJACK will only process certain Mechanical APDL beam element types in a Mechanical APDL model. Valid element names are: BEAM44, BEAM188, BEAM189, PIPE16, PIPE59, PIPE288, PIPE289 Examples 1. The Mechanical APDL analysis is a single job called ANSYSJOB. All the load cases in this job will be analyzed in FATJACK.
ANSYS ANSYSJOB
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CHORD 2. The Mechanical APDL analysis information is contained in a job name file called Ansysfile.txt, which references three Mechanical APDL jobs called Ansysjob1, Ansysjob2 and Ansysjob3 located in different directories.
ANSYS FNAME Ansysfile.txt
The contents of file Ansysfile.txt are: C:\AnsysAnalysis\Job1\Ansysjob1 C:\AnsysAnalysis\Job2\Ansysjob2 C:\AnsysAnalysis\Job3\Ansysjob3
4.8. CHORD
The CHORD command allows specific elements to be defined as chord members at a particular joint. Optional chord lengths and end fixity may also be defined if required.
Parameters CHORD Keyword joint Joint number at which the chord is being defined (Integer). member User element number defining a segment of the chord associated with the specified joint. If computed chord lengths are required then all the members defining the chord must be supplied (Integer). LENGTH Keyword to indicate that the chord length is to follow. length Length of the chord to be used in SCF computations. (Real). FIXITY Keyword to indicate that the chord end fixity parameter is to follow. para Chord end fixity parameter used in the computation of SCF values using Efthymiou equations. (Real). Usage This command is compulsory if joints modelled with two or three nodes points are required. Notes 1. For joints modelled with a single node, this command is optional and the criteria for selecting chord elements are described below. In cases where the chord member is segmented, however, it is suggested that a chord command is supplied in order that the correct chord length is utilized in any automated SCF computations.
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference i. ii. iii. iv. Select all tubes at the current node with largest diameter. From those selected in (i), select all tubes with largest thickness. If the list selected in (ii), contains only one element then this becomes the chord. If the list selected in (ii), contains more than one element then the list is checked for a pair of colinear elements forming a through member. If only one pair is found then these elements for the chord. If no unique chord element(s) can be found then automatic SCF calculation is not possible. In these circumstances, the chord element(s) must be defined manually. The chord length is computed as 2/3 of the combined lengths of the chosen chords. The chord end fixity parameter is set to 0.7.
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If K or KT joints are to be modelled with more than one node, a chord command must be supplied to provide the connectivity information between the nodes at the joint. For KT joints modelled with three nodes, the joint number must be the central node and the chord elements must connect the three braces together (See the TYPE command). If not defined, the chord length is computed as 2/3 of the combined lengths of the selected chord elements. If not defined, the chord end fixity parameter is set to 0.7. A value of 0.5 represents fixed end conditions. A value of 1.0 represents pin end conditions.
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Examples
CHOR CHOR CHOR CHOR 2000 10 105 20 2010 110 1150 120 2020 120 1250 LENG 2030 LENG FIX 18.5 2040 20.0 0.8 FIX
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4.9. COMPONENT
The COMPONENT command is used to define the component to be processed from a substructure analysis.
The COMP command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters COMPONENT Keyword sname Structure name identifying which existing structure is to be accessed from the current project, see the PROJ command (Alphanumeric, 4 characters, the first character must be alphabetic). tree This is the path down the component tree from the given structure in sname to the component which is being used for the FATJACK processing. 68
CURVE Usage Valid only, and compulsory, for recovered components. Notes 1. If the user is processing the global structure run in a substructure analysis, use only the STRU command.
Examples To process the second level component CMP2, part of assembled component CMP1, which in turn is part of structure STRU:
COMP STRU CMP1 CMP2
4.10. CURVE
The CURVE command defines the relationship between stress range and number of cycles to failure used in computing the damage contribution of the applied wave loading. Standard curves available within FATJACK do not need to be defined unless non-standard base thicknesses are required for thickness correction.
4.10.1. CURVE Command (User defined S-N curves)
Parameters CURVE Keyword name Alphanumeric identifier to be associated with this curve (up to 4 characters). SINGLE Alphanumeric identifier to be associated with this curve (up to 4 characters). MULTI Keyword to denote a multi-linear curve is being defined. LIMIT Keyword to denote a single slope curve with a cut-off stress is being defined. stress, cycle Point lying on a given section of the S-N curve. For multi-linear curves the point must correspond to the intersect within the adjacent section. For limiting curves the point must correspond to the cut-off position (Real). slope Slope of a given section of the S-N curve (Real). THICK Keyword to indicate that a base thickness is to be provided.
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference base Base thickness to be used if thickness correction requested (Real). Notes 1. The built in design curves equate to the following S-N definitions. Curve DET DEF2 APX APXD DET TYPE MULTI MULTI LIMIT LIMIT MULTI Stress (N/mm ) 5 2 6 .3 4 0 4 5 2 6 .3 4 0 4 3 5 0 .5 3 6 6 3 5 0 .5 3 6 6 34.94451 23.06045 33.81812 1.0D71.0D7 1.0D71.0D7 2.0D8 2.0D8 2.0D8 3.05.0 3.05.0 4.38 3.74 4.1 32mm 22mm 25mm 16mm N/A (must be user defined)
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Slope
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Although the above curves are given in N and mm, any user entries are in data input units. 2. The requirement for the ordinates of user defined multi-linear S-N curves to be at the intersection of adjacent sections is that two pairs of ordinates will be the same, but with differing slopes. This can be seen in the internal representations above of DET and DEF2 design curves (which are both bi-linear). The base thickness is used when thickness correction of the S-N curve is requested (using the THICKNESS command). For user defined curves a base thickness must be provided if the correction is to be applied.
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Examples
CURV CURV : DOC DSC LIMIT MULTI 32.0 73.0 73.0 2.0D8 1.0D7 1.0D7 3.56 3.56 4.56
4.10.2. CURVE Command (Base thickness definition for standard curves)
Parameters CURVE Keyword curve Predefined S-N curve name. Only required when base thickness is to be modified from the default value. The following curves are currently available: DET, DEF2 APX, APXD DOT Department of Energy T and F2 curves API RP2A X and X curves Danish Offshore Regulations DS412 tubular curve
THICK Keyword to indicate that a base thickness is to be provided.
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CYCLE base Base thickness to be used if thickness correction requested (Real). Note 1. The base thickness is used when thickness correction of the S-N curve is requested (using the THICKNESS command). For the predefined curves (with the exception of the DOT curve) a default base thickness is adopted unless otherwise overridden by the user. For the DOT curve, no default base thickness is available and a user defined value must be provided if thickness correction is required.
Example
CURV DET THICK 30.0
4.11. CYCLE
The CYCLE command defines the number and sizes of the stress range intervals for rainflow counting.
Parameters CYCLE Keyword nint Number of intervals to sample stress range (Integer, >0). sigmax Peak stress range required. If zero or not specified, the peak is determined automatically from the stress time history (Real, >=0.0). sig1 Stress range limit for the first interval (Real, >=0.0). Usage Mandatory for time history analysis. Notes 1. 2. 3. If sigmax and sig1 are both specified, sigmax must be larger than sig1. If sig1 is not specified, the nint intervals will be set equally between zero and sigmax or the program determined peak value if this is not defined. If sig1 is specified, the first stress range interval will be taken as between zero and sig1. The rest (nint-1) intervals will be set equally between sig1 and sigmax or the program determined peak value if this is not defined.
Examples
CYCLE 50 CYCLE 50 10.0E6 1.0E6
If you had a number of stress ranges counted, say: 1.1, 1.9, 3.1, 4.4, 9
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference If you use CYCLE 3 10.5, then you would get counting results with the following: 0 3.5 3.5 - 7.0 7.0 - 10.5 :3 :1 :1
If you use CYCLE 3 then you would get counting results with the following: 03 3-6 6-9 :2 :2 :1
If you use CYCLE 3 10 2, then you would get counting results with the following: 02 2-6 6 - 10 :2 :2 :1
4.12. DESIGN
The DESI command enables geometric properties from the structural analysis to be overridden to account for design requirements. The design properties are used for computing member stresses and SCF values. In the absence of any design data the geometric information from the analysis will be adopted.
Parameters DESIGN Keyword type Section type (Alphanumeric). Valid profiles are: TUB Tube WF Doubly symmetric Rolled I-section (for example, UB, UC, Joist,WFC, WF) RHS Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) BOX Fabricated Box Section values Values defining the section dimensions appropriate to the section type. See Section Profile Information (p. 115) for details (Real).
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DETE STEP Keyword to indicate the step number is to follow. istep Step number for non-prismatic elements. Values should either be 1 or the last step number for the element. Alternatively the keywords END1 or END2 may replace STEP istep. ELEMENT Keyword to denote selection by element numbers. GROUP Keyword to denote selection by element group numbers. PROPERTY Keyword to denote selection by geometric property integer. list List of user element, group or geometric property numbers for which this data is to be assigned. The list may include the keyword TO but not ALL. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. Non-tubular sections must not be applied to TUBE elements. If a step reference is given only that step for the elements specified within the element, group or property list will be assigned the new section data. See FATJACK Priority of Data Assignments (p. 47) for order of priority for ELEMENT/GROUP/PROPERTY lists. If insets are defined for the end of a brace, any design properties defined for the same end will be applied at the inset position.
Examples
DESI DESI DESI TUB TUB BOX 2.0 1.5 2.0 0.04 0.032 1.5 ELEM END1 0.04 100 TO 110 ELEM 1010 0.032
4.13. DETE
The DETE command defines the wave occurrence data required for deterministic and stress history analyses. Facilities exist to include additional wave definitions that were not included in the wave analysis. This command is also required in time history analysis to define the occurrence of each time history case.
Parameters DETE Keyword case Wave case number to which this occurrence data relates (Integer).
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference ncycle Number of cycles per year for this wave case (Integer). HEIGHT Keyword to denote that the occurrence data is to be given in terms of a reference height for a given direction. height Reference wave height (Real). direction Reference wave direction (Real, degrees). DAF Keyword to denote that the occurrence data is to be given as probability. daf Dynamic amplification factor. PROB Keyword to denote that the occurrence data is to be given as probability. pval Occurrence probability of the wave history case (Real, >+0.0). Notes 1. 2. 3. For wave cases generated using the WAVE AUTO command, these are numbered sequentially from 1. If the dynamic amplification factor keyword and value are not supplied, unity is assumed. The dynamic amplification factor data is always ignored in the time history analyses. The use of occurrence data relating to reference wave height provides a flexible means to develop the occurrence data without use of wave case numbers and permitting additional wave height data to be defined that were not previously analyzed. For a given wave direction each height defined on a DETE command is related to the associated analyzed wave cases for the same wave direction. Stress values for the reference wave height are obtained by linear interpolation between adjacent wave heights. Stresses for reference wave heights which are below the lower limit of the analyzed wave cases will be obtained by factoring the limit value. Stresses for reference wave heights which are above the upper limit of the analyzed wave cases will be obtained by linear extrapolation of the last two cases. This is shown diagrammatically below.
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FILES Using this facility, all wave occurrence data may be defined by reference to the wave height, thus obviating the need to refer to an analyzed wave case number. 4. 5. The reference height option is not applicable to time history analyses. Keyword PROB is only allowed in time history analyses. However if it is specified, then it must be used for all DETE commands. The units in which the probability is input are immaterial providing that they are consistent throughout. The program computes a true probability for each history by dividing each input probability by the sum of all the probabilities.
Examples
DETE DETE DETE DETE DETE DETE 1 2 HEIG HEIG 1 2 150000 124500 150000 124500 PROB PROB DAF 3.5 6.0 1000.0 500.0 1.05 0.0 0.0
DAF
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4.14. END
The END command is used to terminate a command data block.
The END command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters END Keyword Usage Compulsory to terminate all command data blocks.
4.15. FILES
The FILES command is used to define the prefix name for the backing files created in this run.
The FILES command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters FILES Keyword
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference fname Prefix name for any backing files created by this run. (Alphanumeric, 4 characters, first character must be alphabetic). Usage Optional, if omitted file name defaults to project name. Notes 1. fname is used as a prefix for all files created during the current run. The four characters are appended with two digits in the range 12 to 35 to create each individual file.
Examples
FILES BILL
4.16. FREQUENCY
The FREQUENCY command permits the definition of additional frequencies at which the stress transfer function is to be evaluated in spectral analyses.
Parameters FREQUENCY Keyword trans Transfer function number to which these additional frequencies are to be added (Integer). freq-list List of frequency values. (Real, Hertz). Notes 1. 2. The frequencies defined MUST lie between the maximum and minimum frequencies associated with the analyzed wave load cases forming the transfer function. Stresses associated with the additional frequencies will be obtained by linear interpolation of stresses obtained from adjacent (by frequency) factored analyzed wave loadcases which form the transfer function. The frequency values must be given in Hertz, this cannot be changed by the use of UNITS command(s).
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Examples
FREQ : 10 0.142 0.210 0.150 0.225 0.175
4.17. GAP
The GAP command allows specific gap information to be defined between pairs of braces forming K and KT joints. For overlapping joints the through member is also defined.
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Parameters GAP Keyword joint Joint number at which the gap is being defined (Integer). brace User element number specifying a brace forming part of a K or KT configuration about which the gap is to be defined (Integer). brace2 Second user element number corresponding to the second brace (Integer). gap User defined gap between braces brace and brace2. For overlapping gaps this dimension should be negative (Real). THRU Keyword to indicate that through brace information is to follow for overlapping braces. Only permissible if gap is negative. braced Brace element number representing the through member. Must be either brace or brace2 defined in this command (Integer). Notes 1. If GAP is not specified for a given K or KT joint, the gap adopts the value specified in the GAPDEFAULT command. If the default gap dimension has not been defined the gap is computed based upon model geometry. Where gap dimensions are computed these may be reset during the SCF computations to prevent the use of gap values which would cause the SCF formulations becoming insoluble. The Efthymiou SCF equations permit overlapping K and KT joints. This may be specified by defining a negative gap value representing the length of the overlap. Under these circumstances, a through brace must be defined since the equations differ for the through and overlapping member.
2.
Examples
GAP GAP 1100 1200 1100 1200 1110 1210 50.0 -35.0 THRU 1200
4.18. GAPDEFAULT
The GAPDEFAULT command is used to specify a default gap dimension to be used between pairs of braces forming K and KT joints where specific gaps have not been defined.
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference Parameters GAPDEFAULT Keyword equation Equation type to which this default gap applies. Valid options are: W Wordsworth K Kuang D DS449 E Efthymiou gap Default gap dimension (Real). Notes 1. If GAPDEFAULT is not specified and a specific gap value is not defined for a given pair of braces forming a K or KT joint, the gap dimension is computed based upon model geometry. Since joint geometry is often simplified computed gaps may lead to erroneous values of generated stress concentration factors. If gap dimensions are computed these may be reset during the SCF computations to prevent the use of gap values which would cause the SCF formulations becoming insoluble.
2.
Examples
GAPDEFAULT WORDSWORTH 50.0
4.19. HIST
The HIST command defines details of the analysis time histories to be included in a time history fatigue analysis.
Parameters HIST Keyword case Wave history case number (Integer, > 0). stru For ASAS name of structure from which data is going to be obtained, structure must be in the same project as that specified in preliminary data. If omitted, defaults to structure name given in the preliminary STRUCTURE command (Alphanumeric, 4 characters), or
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INSET For ANSYS job identification name for the ANSYS job. If omitted, defaults to be first job referenced (Alphanumeric, up to 8 characters).
start First system loadcase (load step) to use from this analysis for rainflow counting. If omitted or 0, defaults to 1 (Integer, >= 0). end Last loadcase (load step) to use from this analysis for rainflow counting. If omitted or 0, defaults to the last loadcase analyzed. (Integer, >= 0). interval Interval between loadcases to use. If omitted or 0, defaults to 1. (Integer, >= 0). Notes 1. 2. If an optional value is specified, all preceding optional values must also be specified. The ANSYS job identification name is formed by packing the structure name given in the preliminary STRUCTURE command with the position of the job in the job name list file specified in the ANSYS command. For example, ABCD18 means that the structure name is ABCD and the relevant job is the 18th one in the list of jobs that appear in the job name list file.
Examples
HIST HIST HIST 1 2 3 aaaa bbbb 1 1001 1
4.20. INSET
The INSET command defines the position along a brace at which the fatigue calculations are to be computed. This is intended to account for moment back-off to the chord/brace interface.
Parameters INSET Keyword joint Joint number at which the brace is connected (Integer). brace User element number to which the inset is to apply (Integer). value Inset value, positive values corresponding to moving along the brace away from the joint. The value should not be greater than the element length (Real). Notes 1. 2. The value of the inset is added to any offsets modelled in the analysis for this brace. The value of the bending moment used in the fatigue calculation is normally that occurring at the offset end of the brace element connected to the joint. This value can sometimes be reduced by
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference computing an adjusted bending moment at the chord/brace interface; that is, at a distance of D/2 from the brace element end, where D is the chord diameter. 3. 4. 5. The value of the bending moment will be computed by assuming that the member is subjected to a uniformly distributed load, the magnitude of which is calculated from a difference in the end shears. Use of this command to generate results well away from the nodal positions may provide misleading fatigue lives due to the loading assumptions described in Note 3 above. If design properties are given for the end of a brace at which an inset is defined, the properties will apply to the inset location.
Examples
INSET 1000 1101 0.8
4.21. INSPECTION
This section discusses the following topics: 4.21.1. INSPECTION Command (Tubular sections) 4.21.2. INSPECTION Command (Non-tubular sections)
4.21.1. INSPECTION Command (Tubular sections)

This INSPECTION command defines the inspection points on tubular sections at which fatigue calculations are to be undertaken. Inspection points can either be generated or defined explicitly.
Parameters INSPECTION Keyword ninsp Number of inspection points to be generated (Integer). ELEMENT Keyword to indicate that a brace element list is to follow. list List of user brace element numbers to be assigned the inspection points (Integer). ANGLE Keyword to indicate that explicit inspection angles are to be defined. joint Joint number at which the brace being defined is connected (Integer). brace User element number to be assigned the inspection points (Integer). theta List of angles, measured in degrees from the saddle location (see below) (Real). Notes
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INSPECTION 1. This command is optional. If omitted, or for elements not specified on INSPECTION commands, a default of four inspection points will be generated corresponding to angles of 0, 90, 180 and 270 from the primary saddle location (see Note 5 below). If the ELEMENT keyword and associated list is omitted then the inspection points defined will apply to all elements (unless overridden by explicit definitions for specific elements). If inspection points are generated then they will be equi-spaced with the first point at 0 degrees (primary saddle) and subsequent points with angles increasing by 360/ninsp. Thus if ninsp is 8 then the following angles will be generated: 0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 4. 5. The ANGLE option allows any number of inspection points to be defined. Generated and explicit angles are measured relative to a saddle location. The location of the saddle and the relationship of other inspection points to this are shown below:
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For details of how the axis system is determined see Tubular Joint Inspection Points (p. 35). Examples
INSP INSPECTION INSPECTION 8 12 ELEMENT ANGLE 200 5 TO 10 2010 0.0
51.0
96.0
132.0
4.21.2. INSPECTION Command (Non-tubular sections)

This INSPECTION command defines the inspection points on non-tubular sections at which fatigue calculations are to be undertaken. Inspection points can either be generated or defined explicitly.
Parameters INSPECTION Keyword SYMM Keyword to indicate that 4 symmetric inspection points are to be defined.
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference POSN Keyword to indicate that specific inspection points are to be defined. y, z Pair of ordinates defining a point on the beam section in local y and z directions (Real). ELEMENT Keyword to indicate that a brace element list is to follow. list List of user brace element numbers to be assigned the inspection points (Integer). joint Joint number at which the brace being defined is connected (Integer). brace User element number to be assigned the inspection points (Integer). Notes 1. If sections have been utilized in the analysis the program will default to four inspection points as shown in Section Profile Information (p. 115). The use of the INSPECTION command may be used to overwrite this default. The SYMM option generates 4 points as follows:
2.
3. 4.
The POSN option allows any number of inspection points to be defined. No checks are carried out to ensure that the inspection point ordinates lie within the section (if defined).
Examples
INSPECTION INSPECTION INSPECTION SYMM SYMM POSN 0.4 425.0 200 0.3 250.0 2010 ELEMENT 0.5 0.3 5 TO 10 -0.5
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4.22. JOB
The JOB command is used to define the type of analysis for the current run.
The JOB command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters
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LIMIT JOB Keyword POST Keyword indicating post-processing of an analysis. Usage Compulsory. Examples
JOB POST
4.23. JOINT
The JOINT command is used to select the joints at which the fatigue lives are to be computed. FATJACK will generate a list of valid brace elements that are connected to the selected joints.
Parameters JOINT Keyword nodelist User list of node numbers which equate to the required joints. Keywords ALL and TO may be utilized if required (Integer). Usage Compulsory. Notes 1. 2. 3. This command is compulsory and may be repeated as often as required to define the problem. Braces connected to the joint which are not required in the fatigue calculation may be ignored using the SECONDARY command. Joints of K and KT configurations which have been modelled using two or three nodes require a reference node to define the joint. Only the reference node should be defined on the JOINT command. For further details see Joint Selection (p. 33).
Examples
JOINT JOINT JOINT ALL 56 TO 66 104 107 116
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4.24. LIMIT
The SCF generators utilize parametric equations which have been derived for a limited range of values for the parameters involved. The limiting values defined below are built into FATJACK, but these may be overwritten, at the users discretion, using one or more LIMIT commands.
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Parameters LIMIT Keyword calc Alphanumeric defining the equation type to which this limit applies. Permitted values are: KUANG WORDSWORTH DS449 EFTHYMIOU
limval Keyword indicating parameter for which default applicability limit is to be overwritten (Alphanumeric). Permitted values are: ALPHA BETA GAMMA TAU THETA
minval Lower applicability limit for parameter limval (Real). maxval Upper applicability limit for parameter limval (Real). Notes 1. Default applicability limits are as follows (using the standard parameter definitions):
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NEWSTRUCTURE
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For any joint for which one or more parameters lie outside the limit values the SCF values will be calculated with the actual values of the parameters and then recalculated with the appropriate parameters reset to the limit values. The highest SCF value thus obtained will be taken. If influence functions are being employed, coefficients at both the actual parameter and limiting value are computed and stored. The critical hot spot stress is then computed as the maximum utilizing either the actual or limiting parameter coefficients.
Examples
LIMIT LIMIT KUAN ALPHA 10.0 35.0 WORDSWORTH BETA 0.2 1.0
4.25. NEWSTRUCTURE
The NEWSTRUCTURE command is used to define a new structure name to be associated with the results created by the current run.
The NEWSTRUCTURE command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters NEWSTRUCTURE Keyword nsname Structure name to be associated with the results being created by the current run in order to identify these results from others in the project. nsname must be unique for this project (Alphanumeric, 4 characters). Usage
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference Optional. Notes 1. If the NEWSTRUCTURE command is omitted then nsname defaults to the name ASNN. However, since the structure name must be unique within a project, the default must not be assumed more than once if the project contains a series of restarts. A STRUCTURE command is normally required in conjunction with NEWSTRUCTURE to define the name of the existing structure.
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4.26. OPTIONS
The OPTIONS command is used to define the control options for this run.
The OPTIONS command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters OPTIONS Keyword option Four character option name, or list of option names. The following options are available: INFL - Requests that SCF calculations employing the Efthymiou empirical formulations are to use the load influence methodology (See Joint Selection (p. 33)). NOTR - Do not write results to the User Results Storage Database. REFL - If wave spreading has been requested (using the SPREAD command), this option will select wave cases in the opposite quadrant to couple with the requested direction (that is, reflecting the wave by 1800). SCFG - requests that a formatted SCF file is generated from any automatic SCF computations. No fatigue life calculations will be undertaken. The SCFs will be written to filegs, where file is the 4 character file name associated with this run (see FILES). GOON - Proceed even after printed WARNINGS. This option allows the run to continue beyond the data checks despite questionable data. It should only be used after a run in which the WARNINGS have been noted and rejected as unimportant.
Usage Optional. Examples

OPTIONS INFL
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4.27. PARAMETER
Program calculated values of most parameters for specific braces at a previously defined joint may be overwritten using the PARAMETER command. This enables the user to calculate SCF values using geometry.
Parameters PARAMETER Keyword joint Joint number to which the brace is connected (Integer). param Keyword indicating the parameter for which the calculated value is to be overwritten for SCF calculation. Permitted values: ALPHA BETA GAMMA TAU THETA
pval Value of parameter param to be used in SCF calculation (Real). brace Brace number for which parameter param is to be updated. This element must be connected to the previously defined joint (Integer). Examples
PARAMETER 1100 BETA 0.6 110010
4.28. PRINT
The PRINT command is used to select the type of results to be reported and the format of the report. If omitted the default report is provided.
Parameters PRINT Keyword report-item Keyword identifying what information is to be reported. Valid names are:
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference XCHECK Requests printing of cross checking information of input data. SCFE Requests a separate table of SCF information. BRIEF Brief fatigue report consisting of one line per joint/brace pair. DETAILED Standard fatigue report. Results are grouped by joint and provides lives at the worst inspection point for a given brace. FULL Expands the BRIEF or DETAILED reports to include results for all inspection points. SCFP Adds SCF information to the BRIEF or DETAILED reports. USAGE Adds usage factor information to the BRIEF or DETAILED reports. SUMMARY Creates a summary report of braces which fail the fatigue target life. DAMW Requests damage per wave or sea-state. This is in addition to any other fatigue reports requested. OCUR Selects printing of stress ranges versus occurrences for spectral and time history analysis. OCRT As OCUR but produces results from for each transfer function for spectral analysis. OCRW As OCRT but produces results for each wave spectrum for spectral analysis. PEAK Requests that the stress peak value (+ve or -ve) is reported in a stress history analysis. RNGE Requests that the stress range is reported in a stress history analysis. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BRIEF and DETAILED options cannot be requested together. FULL, SCFP and USAGE must be used in combination with BRIEF or DETAILED. For spectral analyses with OCUR/OCRT/OCRW a SIGM command must be provided to define the sampling points for the table. All other options (except XCHE and SCFE) are ignored. PEAK/RNGE are only valid for stress history analyses and are mutually exclusive. DAMW and OCRT/OCRW may produce large amounts of information and should be used only for selective fatigue runs. PRINT commands are cumulative so required reports may be requested individually or on one or more lines.
Examples
PRINT PRINT BRIEF XCHECK FULL SCFP SUMMARY DETAILED DAMW
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4.29. PROJECT
The PROJECT command is used to define the project name for the current run.
The PROJECT command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters PROJECT Keyword pname Project name for current run (Alphanumeric, 4 characters, first character must be alphabetic). Usage Optional, if omitted project name defaults to ASAS. Notes 1. All runs with the same project name access the same database. A project database consists of one project file (with a file name consisting of the 4 characters of pname with the number 10 appended), which acts as an index to other files created under this project, together with those other files.
Examples
PROJECT HIJK
4.30. REDUCTION
The REDUCTION command requests the use of the Marshall Reduction factor for brace side SCF values computed using the Kuang equations.
Parameters REDUCTION Keyword factor Optional factor to be applied (Real). Usage Optional, and may be defined only once. Notes
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REDUCTION REDU 0.7
4.31. RESU
The RESU command is used to specify saving of results to the results database.
The RESU command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters RESU: Keyword. Notes 1. For the results database to be used in any post-processing run with the ASAS solvers a RESU command must be included in the initial ASAS run to initialise the database.
Examples
RESU
4.32. SCF Definition

Stress concentration factors (SCFs) relate hot spot stresses to the nominal stresses in a member computed from the axial forces and in-plane and out-of-plane bending moments. FATJACK provides facilities for both defining explicit SCF values and for automatically generating the SCF values using one or more established empirical formulations. Explicit and generated SCF values may be mixed as necessary to achieve the desired result. A summary of available commands is shown below with detailed descriptions given in the following sections.
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SCF Definition Note that if influence functions are used to compute the hot spot stresses for braces at a given joint, it is not currently possible to override the computed influence terms with conventional SCFs. Any user specified values will be ignored.
Table 4.4 Commands available for explicit SCF specification

Command SCF TUB DEFAULT SCF WF DEFAULT SCF RHS DEFAULT SCF BOX DEFAULT SCFJOINT SCFANGLE SCFBRACE SCFPOINT Specifies crown and saddle SCF values at specified joints for tubular braces Specifies SCF values at specific angular inspection points for tubular braces Specifies SCF values at all inspection points for non-tubular braces Specifies SCF values at specific inspection points for non-tubular braces Description Specifies default SCF values for a given section type
Table 4.5 Commands available for automatic SCF specification

Command SCF AUTO DEFAULT SCF AUTO JOINT SCFMINIMUM LIMIT PARAMETER Description Specifies default empirical equation(s) to be utilized for the SCF generation Specifies joints at which automatic computation of SCF values to be undertaken Specifies minimum values for the SCF components calculated in automatic generation Permits user defined applicability limits for the parameters utilized in automatic SCF generation Permits explicit definition of the parameters utilized in automatic SCF generation for specific braces
4.32.1. SCFANGLE Command

The SCFANGLE command defines stress concentration factors to be applied at specific inspection points around a tubular brace. This is useful where a detailed joint analysis has been undertaken and explicit SCF values are known.
Parameters SCFANGLE Keyword joint Joint number to which the brace is connected (Integer).
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference brace Brace user element number for which the SCF values are to be specified (Integer). angle Angle (in degrees) from inspection point 1 (Real). bscfa Brace side SCF for axial force (Real). bscfip Brace side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). bscfop Brace side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). cscfa Chord side SCF for axial force (Real). cscfip Chord side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). cscfop Chord side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). Notes 1. 2. If only bscfa is specified, this value will be adopted for all six SCF values. If SCFANGLE is used for a brace, results will only be computed at those inspection points explicitly defined by the angles provided in the SCFANGLE commands. Any INSPECTION commands referring to this brace end will be ignored. This implies that the SCF values at ALL inspection points need to be provided. Where crown and saddle SCF values are known, use should be made of the SCFJOINT command. For any given brace, SCFANGLE and SCFJOINT are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together in the same run of FATJACK.
3.
Examples
SCFA 1100 110010 SCFANGLE 85 1185 45.0 90.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 5.0 3.5 5.0 5.0
4.32.2. SCF AUTO DEFAULT Command

The SCF AUTO DEFAULT command defines the default generic empirical formulations to be used when calculating the SCFs to be applied. The equations may be specified for given locations and stress components thus permitting the use of the most appropriate formulation. Joints at which automatic SCF computations are to be undertaken should be specified using the SCF AUTO JOINT command.
Parameters SCF Keyword AUTO Keyword 92

SCF Definition DEFAULT Keyword GENERAL Keyword to denote that the equation matrix is applied to all joint types (unless overwritten). type Joint type to which this default matrix is to be applied (Alphanumeric). Valid joint types are: T Y K X KT
matrix Defines the empirical formulations to be adopted for the following stress components and locations: Brace side axial crown Brace side axial saddle Brace side in-plane bending Brace side out-of-plane bending Chord side axial crown Chord side axial saddle Chord side in-plane bending Chord out-of-plane bending
The matrix consists of a series of characters representing the equation type to be used for each of the stress components and locations above. Valid options are: W Wordsworth K Kuang D DS449 E Efthymiou Notes 1. 2. 3. Specific joint type definitions override those given by GENERAL commands. If only one value is provided then this will be used for all stress components and locations. Either one or eight equation identifiers must be defined. If influence functions are employed then only Efthymiou equations may be requested. Other equation types will produce an error.
Examples
SCF SCF AUTO AUTO DEFA GENE DEFAULT KT K E K W W K K W W
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4.32.3. SCF AUTO JOINT Command

The SCF AUTO JOINT command is used to request the joints at which automatic computation of SCF values is to be undertaken. The equations to be used may be specified if they differ from those given in the default definitions.
Parameters SCF Keyword AUTO Keyword JOINT Keyword matrix Defines the empirical formulations to be adopted for the following stress components and locations for the braces connected to the specified jointlist: Brace side axial crown Brace side axial saddle Brace side in-plane bending Brace side out-of-plane bending Chord side axial crown Chord side axial saddle Chord side in-plane bending Chord out-of-plane bending
The matrix consists of a series of characters representing the equation type to be used for each of the stress components and locations above. Valid options are: W Wordsworth K Kuang D DS449 E Efthymiou jointlist List of joints at which automatic SCF generation is to be undertaken. Keywords ALL and TO may be generate lists of joints (Integer). Notes
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Examples
SCF AUTO JOINT SCFANGLE 85 1185 SCF AUTO JOIN SCF AUTO JOIN ALL 90.0 4.5 E 10 TO K K W
25 W
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4.32.4. SCFBRACE Command

The SCFBRACE command defines stress concentration factors to be applied at all inspection points for non-tubular braces.
Parameters SCFBRACE Keyword joint Joint number to which the brace is connected (Integer). brace Brace user element number for which the SCF values are to be specified (Integer). bscfa Brace side SCF for axial force (Real). bscfip Brace side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). bscfop Brace side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). cscfa Chord side SCF for axial force (Real). cscfip Chord side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). cscfop Chord side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). Notes 1. If only bscfa is specified, this value will be adopted for all six SCF values.
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Examples
SCFB SCFB 100 200 1010 20200 3.5 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.5 4.5
4.32.5. SCF DEFAULT Command

The SCF DEFAULT command defines the default stress concentration factors to be applied to elements of a given section type.
Parameters SCF Keyword TUB, WF, RHS, BOX Alphanumeric keyword defining type of section to which the default is to be applied. DEFAULT Keyword bscfa Default brace side SCF for axial force (Real). bscfip Default brace side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). bscfop Default brace side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). cscfa Default chord side SCF for axial force (Real). cscfip Default chord side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). cscfop Default chord side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). Notes 1. This command is compulsory and must be defined only once for each section type that is to be processed. The SCF value(s) specified will be adopted for any braces at joints which have not had specific SCF values defined, or where automatic SCF calculation has not been requested. If only bscfa is specified then this value will be adopted for all six SCF values.
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Examples
SCF SCF TUB TUB DEFAULT DEFA 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.5
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4.32.6. SCFJOINT Command

The SCFJOINT command is used to specify user defined crown and saddle SCF values for tubular braces at specified joints. Selected locations may optionally adopt values computed from empirical SCF formulations.
Parameters SCFJOINT Keyword joint Joint number to which the brace is connected (Integer). brace Brace user element number for which the SCF values are to be specified (Integer). CHORD Keyword to denote chord side SCF values are to be defined. BRACE Keyword to denote brace side SCF values are to be defined. AUTO Keyword to request that a computed value using the empirical formulations selected on an SCF AUTO DEFAULT or SCF AUTO JOINT command is to be adopted. axc SCF for axial load, crown position (Real). axs SCF for axial load, saddle position (Real). ipc SCF for in-plane bending, crown position (Real). ips SCF for in-plane bending, saddle position (Real). opc SCF for out-of-plane bending, crown position (Real). ops SCF for out-of-plane bending, saddle position (Real). Notes 1. If the AUTO keyword is used for any locations then a complementary SCF AUTO DEFAULT or SCF AUTO JOINT command should be provided to define the method which is to be utilized for generating the undefined values. This is also true if the chord or brace side definitions are completely omitted. The ips and opc terms are strictly not required since the associated bending stress terms at these locations are zero. They are used, however, if inspection points are selected at positions between the saddle and crown locations. It is recommended, therefore, that the values are set the same for the crown and saddle locations; that is ips set to ipc and opc set to ops. See SCF Interpolation (p. 39) for details about the interpolation of SCF values at intermediate locations.
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Examples
SCFJ SCFJ 100 100 1010 1010 CHORD BRACE 3.5 AUTO 3.0 AUTO 4.0 4.2 4.0 4.2 3.8 4.15 3.8 4.15
4.32.7. SCFMINIMUM Command

The SCFMINIMUM command may be used to specify minimum values for the SCF components calculated in the automatic SCF generation.
Parameters SCFMINIMUM Keyword scfnam Optional alphanumeric name indicating the SCF component for which the minimum SCF value is to be specified. Permitted names are: BAXS Brace side axial saddle BAXC Brace side axial crown BIPC Brace side in-plane bending crown BOPS Brace side out-of-plane bending saddle CAXS Chord side axial saddle CAXC Chord side axial crown CIPC Chord side in-plane bending crown COPS Chord side out-of-plane bending saddle scfmin Minimum SCF (Real). Notes 1. 2. If scfmin is omitted then the SCF value defined will be adopted as a minimum for all SCF components defined above. The value(s) defined will only be applied to the SCF computations if they are appropriate to the methodology adopted.
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SCFM SCFM COPS 2.0 2.5
4.32.8. SCFPOINT Command

The SCFPOINT command defines stress concentration factors to be applied at specific inspection points on non-tubular sections.
Parameters SCFPOINT Keyword joint Joint number to which the brace is connected (Integer). brace Brace user element number for which the SCF values are to be specified (Integer). y, z Pair of ordinates defining a point on the beam section in local y and z directions (Real). bscfa Brace side SCF for axial force (Real). bscfip Brace side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). bscfop Brace side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). cscfa Chord side SCF for axial force (Real). cscfip Chord side SCF for in-plane bending (Real). cscfop Chord side SCF for out-of-plane bending (Real). Notes 1. 2. If only bscfa is specified, this value will be adopted for all six SCF values. If SCFPOINT is used for a brace, results will only be computed at those inspection points explicitly defined by the ordinates provided in the SCFPOINT commands. Any INSPECTION commands referring to this brace end will be ignored. This implies that the SCF values at ALL inspection points need to be provided. Where SCF values are constant around the section, use should be made of the SCFBRACE command. For any given brace, SCFPOINT and SCFBRACE are mutually exclusive and cannot be used together in the same run of FATJACK.
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Examples
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SCFP 1100 110010 SCFPOINT 85 1185 0.0 0.65 0.85 0.50 3.5 4.5 5.0 5.0 3.5 5.0 5.0
4.33. SECONDARY
The SECONDARY command is used to specify that certain elements are to be classified as secondary members and omitted from the fatigue computations.
Parameters SECONDARY Keyword ELEMENT Keyword to denote selection by element number. GROUP Keyword to denote selection by element group number. PROPERTY Keyword to denote selection by geometric property number. list List of user element, group or geometric property numbers to which this data is to be assigned (Integer). The list may include the keyword TO but not ALL. Notes 1. Elements defined as secondary will not have fatigue calculations undertaken. Their effect will also be ignored in joint classification for the purposes of SCF calculations and will not be included in influence coefficient calculations.
Examples
SECO SECO ELEM GROUP 100 TO 999 110
4.34. SIGM
The SIGM command is required when stress range versus occurrence information has been requested (using PRINT OCUR/OCRT/OCRW commands) and provides the additional information necessary to generate the required table.
Parameters SIGM Keyword peak Peak stress range required (Real). 100
S-N nint Number of intervals to sample stress range (Integer). Notes 1. 2. This command is compulsory if PRINT OCUR/OCRT/OCRW has been requested. Use of the PRINT OCUR/OCRT/OCRW commands requires that intervals of stress range are defined over which the spectral information may be integrated to produce occurrence data for that range. The interval of stress range is computed by dividing the peak value by the number of sampling intervals. The mid value for each interval is then used as a reference value for that interval.
Examples A data line of:

SIGM 1.0E6 5
will produce sampling points of:

1.0E5 3.0E5 5.0E5 7.0E5 9.0E5
Or graphically:
4.35. S-N
The S-N command assigns S-N curves (user or predefined) to brace elements to be analyzed.
Parameters S-N Keyword name Name of S-N curve to be assigned (Alphanumeric). This may either reference a standard S-N design curve or a user defined curve (using the CURVE command). END1, END2 Optional keywords to denote that the S-N curve is to be assigned to only one end of the element(s).
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference ELEMENT Keyword to denote selection by element number. GROUP Keyword to denote selection by element group number. list List of elements or groups to which the S-N data is to be associated. (Integer.) Keywords ALL and TO may be used to generate the list. Notes 1. The following built in design curves are currently available: DET, DEF2 APX, APXD DOT 2. Department of Energy T and F2 (in Air) curves API RP2A X and X curves Danish Offshore Regulations DS412 tubular curve
If END1/END2 is omitted the curve is assigned to both ends of the brace element(s).
Examples
S-N APX ELEM 1000 TO 5000
4.36. SPECTRUM
The SPECTRUM command defines the wave spectrum probability information. The wave spectra are assigned to a transfer function number which relates analyzed waves to a spectra by way of the TRANSFER command. The sea state spectra may be supplied using predefined spectra or as user defined ordinates on the wave energy spectrum diagram.
Parameters SPECTRUM Keyword. itrans Transfer function number (Integer). SCTW Keyword indicating Scott-Wiegel spectrum. JONS Keyword indicating JONSWAP spectrum (See Ref. 6). PMOS Keyword indicating Pierson-Moskowitz spectrum (See Ref. 5).
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SPECTRUM OCHI Keyword indicating Ochi-Hubble spectrum (See Ref. 7). UDEF Keyword indicating user defined spectrum. height Significant wave height (Real). period Zero crossing period (Real). prob Probability (Real). c1, c2 Constants used in defining Scott-Wiegel spectrum (Real). hs1 Swell component significant wave height for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. tp1 Swell component wave peak period for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. peak1 Peakedness for swell component for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. hs2 Wave component significant wave height for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. tp2 Wave component wave peak period for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. peak2 Peakedness for wave component for Ochi-Hubble spectrum. strord Stress direct spectral ordinate (input in the same order as the waves in the transfer function) (Real). Notes 1. The units in which the probability is input (for example, occurrences per year, percentages, etc.) is immaterial providing it is consistent for all the spectral data defined. The program computes a true probability for each sea-state by dividing each input probability by the sum of all the probabilities. Only one of SCTW, JONS, PMOS, OCHI or UDEF may be used in any one transfer function. The Ochi-Hubble wave spectrum is bimodall; that is, it includes a swell and wave component. For user defined spectra the frequency abscissae are extracted from the wave data defined for the transfer function. The order of the stress ordinate data should be in increasing frequency of the wave data assigned to this transfer function, including any additional frequencies defined.
2. 3. 4.
Examples Example of JONSWAP spectrum using three base wave cases:

TRANS SPEC SPEC SPEC 100 100 100 100 4 1.0 5 1.0 JONS 2.0 4.0 JONS 5.0 5.0 JONS 20.0 9.0 6 1.0 1.0 10.0 50.0
Example of user-defined spectrum using three base wave cases:
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TRANS SPEC SPEC SPEC 10 10 10 10 10 UDEF UDEF UDEF 1.1 11 1.12 12 1.0 1.93 1.786 10.0 12.79 7.23 50.0 35.42 14.71 1.09 0.926 2.86 4.91
Example of Ochi-Hubble spectrum:

TRANS SPEC SPEC SPEC 5 5 5 5 10 OCHI OCHI OCHI 1.0 1.8 0.9 0.9 11 1.0 14.5 6.0 12.5 6.0 12.5 6.0 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.0 5.5 5.5 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.8 2.1 2.1
4.37. SPREADING
The SPREADING command requests that wave spreading should be applied.
Parameters SPREADING Keyword power Power of wave spreading function. If omitted, see notes for default values. MITS Requests Mitsuyasu spreading method. See Note 3(a). MMIT Requests modified Mitsuyasu spreading method. See Note 3(b). GODA Requests Goda spreading method. See Note 3(c). Notes 1. 2. 3. The command is only valid for spectral analysis. If the command is omitted, no wave spreading calculations will be carried out. Wave spreading is NOT permissible with the Ochi-Hubble wave spectrum. Wave spreading calculations may be undertaken by any one of the three methods described below. If SPREADING is supplied but no method is selected, MITS is used by default. Note that in all cases the calculations are carried out on the stress transfer function squared.
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SPREADING (a) Mitsuyasu spreading method (See Ref. 8). If MITS is requested then the Mitsuyasu wave spreading function is utilized, defined by:
(b) Modified Mitsuyasu spreading method (See Ref. 8). If MMIT is requested then wave spreading calculations will be carried out using the modified Mitsuyasu formula (based upon the complete wave environment) which is defined by:
(c) Goda spreading method (See Ref. 9). If GODA is requested then wave spreading calculations will be carried out using the Goda formula which is defined by:
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For all three methods is computed by the program by computing the angle between adjacent analysis waves. For example, for an analysis with wave directions in 45 increments, will be 0.79 radians and, for the default spreading, nw will be 5(-/2 <= <= /2). For Goda and Mitsuyasu nw will be 8(- <= <= ).
4.38. STOP
The STOP command is needed to signify the end of the data.
Parameters
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SYSTEM STOP: Keyword.
4.39. STRUCTURE
The STRUCTURE command is used to define the name of an existing structure within the current project which is to be processed in this run.
The STRUCTURE command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters STRUCTURE Keyword sname Structure name identifying which existing structure is to be accessed from the current project, see PROJECT command (Alphanumeric, 4 characters, the first character must be alphabetic). Usage Compulsory. Notes 1. See COMPONENT command.
Examples
STRUCTURE JACK
4.40. SYSTEM
The SYSTEM command is used to define the amount of memory used for data by this run.
The SYST command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters SYSTEM Keyword DATA AREA Keywords memory Amount of memory (in 4 byte words) to be used by this run. Typical values are between 30000 and 1000000. If the SYSTEM command is omitted, a default value of 1000000 is used. (Integer)
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SYSTEM DATA AREA 80000
4.41. TEXT
The TEXT command is used to define a line of text to be printed once only at the beginning of the output. Several TEXT lines may be defined to give a fuller description of the current analysis on the printed output.
The TEXT command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters TEXT Keyword text This line of text will be printed once, at the beginning of the output (Alphanumeric, up to 75 characters). Usage Optional. Examples
TEXT THIS EXAMPLE OF THE TEXT TEXT COMMAND IS SPREAD TEXT OVER THREE LINES
4.42. THICKNESS
The THICKNESS command is used to request modification of the S-N curves to account for varying plate thickness. S-N curves are generally specified for material thicknesses up to a given base value, above this value the fatigue strength decreases with increasing thickness for a given level of stress range. For built in S-N curves the base thickness is normally predefined (see below). For user defined curves the base value must be supplied on the CURVE command.
Parameters THICKNESS Keyword
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TITLE power Power to be used in the thickness correction. If not defined the value defaults to 0.3 (in accordance with the current Health and Safety Executive Guidance Notes). Notes 1. 2. This command may be defined only once. If omitted then no thickness correction will be undertaken. The following base thicknesses are used for the built in S-N curves: Curve DET DEF2 APX APXD DOT tb 32 mm 22 mm 25 mm 16 mm N/A
If the DOT S-N curve is being used, a base thickness must be supplied as part of the S-N data. 3. The correction has the effect of multiplying the stress range at an inspection point by the factor: For all curve types except DET, t is set to be at least tb; that is, no reduction can occur. For the T curve, t is set to be at least 22 mm; that is, a beneficial reduction is achieved for thicknesses between 22 and 32 mm. Examples
THICK THICK 0.25
4.43. TITLE
The TITLE command is used to define a title for this run.
The TITLE command is a preliminary command, and should only appear at the head of the FATJACK data set. Parameters TITLE Keyword title This line of text will be printed out at the top of each page of FATJACK output (Alphanumeric, up to 74 characters). Usage Recommended. Examples
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TITLE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A TITLE LINE
4.44. TRANSFER
The TRANSFER command defines the constituent base wave cases for a given transfer function.
Parameters TRANSFER Keyword itrans Transfer function number (Integer). case Base wave case number for this transfer function. (Integer). factor Multiplying factor (dynamic amplification factor) to be applied to this base case (Real). Notes 1. 2. If additional frequencies are defined (using the FREQUENCY command) then these are automatically included in the associated transfer function. The command may be repeated as many times as is required to fully define the transfer function.
Examples
TRAN 5 10 1.09 11 1.12
4.45. TYPE
The TYPE command is used to predefine specific joint configurations for a given brace member (or members) at a joint. This command is compulsory if joints are modelled with two or three nodes. The configurations are used for the automatic computation of stress concentration factors.
Parameters TYPE Keyword joint Joint number at which the joint type is being defined (Integer). type Joint type (Alphanumeric). Valid joint types are: T
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UNITS Y K X KT
brace User element number specifying a brace which is to be assigned this configuration. For KT joints this must also be the central brace member (Integer). brace2 Second user element number corresponding to the second brace in a K, X or KT joint (Integer). brace3 Third user element number corresponding to the third brace of a KT joint (Integer). Notes 1. For simple joints, modelled with a single node, this command is optional and if omitted the joint configuration is automatically computed as T, Y, K, X or KT depending upon the chord brace geometry. See Joint Classification (p. 34) for details. If influence functions are used any additional braces connected to the joint will be included unless declared as secondary.
2.
Examples
TYPE TYPE 100 250 T KT 1000 1100 1110 1120
4.46. UNITS
The UNITS command is used to define the UNITS which have been used in the previous analysis.
Parameters UNITS Keyword unitnm Name of unit to be utilized (see Notes). Usage The default units adopted for the input data will be those utilized in the original analysis and if this is satisfactory no additional information is required in the FATJACK run. If it is required to input any of the FATJACK data in a different system of units, this can achieved by specifying one or more UNITS commands within the main body of the FATJACK data thus permitting a combination of unit systems within the one data file. Notes
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Chapter 4: FATJACK Command Reference 1. 2. By default, the analysis units used in the previous analysis will be used. If analysis units were not defined for the previous analysis, the units used MUST be specified here. If analysis units were defined for the previous analysis, they can be reconfirmed here but cannot be changed. The UNITS command may be repeated throughout the data block thus permitting the greatest flexibility in data input. Force, length and angular unit may be specified. Only those terms which are required to be modified need to be specified, undefined terms will default to those of the analysis global units unless previously overwritten by another UNITS command. The default angular unit is degrees for all data types. Analysis units must be defined if it is intended to use the UNITS command in the main FATJACK data. Valid unit names are as follows: METRE(S) CENTIMETRE(S) MILLIMETRE(S) MICROMETRE(S) NANOMETRE(S) FOOT, FEET INCH, INCHES Force NEWTON(S) KILONEWTON(S) MEGANEWTON(S) TONNEFORCE(S) POUNDAL(S) POUNDFORCE KIP(S) TONFORCE(S) KGFORCE(S) Examples To define or reconfirm the analysis units:
UNIT N M
3. 4.
5.
Length
M CM MM MICM NANM FT IN N KN MN TNEF PDL LBF KIP TONF KGF
To switch the length unit of the input data to millimetre:

UNIT MM
4.47. WAVE
The WAVE command defines the association between the analyzed load cases and the wave information used to generate the loads. If the wave loading was generated by WAVE, the association may be extracted automatically.
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Parameters WAVE Keyword. AUTO Keyword to denote that wave information is to be extracted from the analysis files. case Wave case number associated with this wave data (Integer). height Wave height (Real). period Wave Period (Real). direction Wave direction (Real). NPOS Keyword to denote that the number of wave positions associated with this wave case is to be defined. This is required for stress history analysis only. npos Number of wave positions associated with this wave case (Integer). Notes 1. For wave loading generated or modified outside WAVE then the WAVE data must be supplied explicitly: a. b. c. 2. a. b. The WAVE commands must be specified in the order corresponding to the order of the analyzed wave load cases. The wave case numbers are independent of the load case numbers used in the analysis. All wave cases analyzed must be defined. This command may only be used if the wave loading was generated using the WAVE program, and no additional loading information was added prior to the analysis. Loadcases will be generated sequentially from 1. For deterministic and spectral analyses there will be one wave case for each analyzed load case pair. For stress history analysis due account will be taken of the number of wave steps used in analysing each wave case.
For WAVE AUTO:
Examples
WAVE WAVE WAVE 10 12.0 6 13.5 AUTO 10.0 180.0 9.8 90.0 NPOS 8
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4.48. YEAR
The YEAR command defines the target fatigue life of the structure. Braces with fatigue lives less than this value will be flagged as having failed.
Parameters YEAR Keyword target Target life in years (Real). Examples

YEAR 50.0
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Chapter 5: FATJACK Appendices

This section discusses the following topics: 5.1. Running FATJACK 5.2. Section Profile Information 5.3. FATJACK References
5.1. Running FATJACK

This section discusses the following topics: 5.1.1. ASAS Files Required by FATJACK 5.1.2. Files saved by FATJACK
5.1.1. ASAS Files Required by FATJACK

FATJACK operates on the RST files produced by a preceding Mechanical APDL analysis.
5.1.2. Files saved by FATJACK

If the RESU command is specified in the FATJACK data, then the results can be extracted (for example, via AXL) or viewed graphically.
5.2. Section Profile Information

The following are the dimensional information required for each of the section types that may be specified using a DESIGN command. For each section defined below, the four locations at which fatigue calculations are undertaken are marked.
5.2.1. BOX - Symmetric Fabricated Box Section
Dimensional Properties: dbtf tw where:
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Chapter 5: FATJACK Appendices d is the beam depth b is the beam width tf is the thickness of the top and bottom plates tw is the thickness of the side plates
5.2.2. RHS - Rolled Hollow Section
Dimensional Properties: dbt where: d is the beam depth b is the beam width t is the thickness
5.2.3. TUB - Tubes of Circular Section
Dimensional Properties: Dt
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FATJACK References where: D is the outer diameter t is the wall thickness
5.2.4. WF - Wide Flanged Rolled I-Section
Dimensional Properties: dbtftw where: d is the beam depth b is the flange width tf is the flange thickness tw is the web thickness
5.3. FATJACK References

Ref. 1 Ref. 2 Ref. 3 Ref. 4 Ref. 5 Ref. 6 Barltrop, N.D.P. & Adams, A.J., 1991, Dynamics of Fixed Marine Structures, Third Edition. Wordsworth, A.C. & Smedley, G.P., 1978, Stress concentrations at unstiffened tubular joints, European offshore steels research seminar. Kuang, J.G., Potvin, A.B., Leick, R.D., and Kahlich, J.L., 1977, Stress concentration in tubular joints, Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal. Department of Energy, 1990, Offshore Installations: guidance on design, construction and certification, 4th edition, HMSO. Pierson, W.J., and Moskowitz, L., 1964, A proposed spectral form of fully developed wind seas based on the similarity theory of S.A. Kitaigorodskii, Journal of Geophysical Research, Volume69. Hasselmann, D.W., Dunckel, M. and Ewing, J.A., 1989, Directional Wave Spectra observed during JONSWAP in 1973, Journal Physical Oceanography 10.
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Chapter 5: FATJACK Appendices Ref. 7 Ref. 8 Ref. 9 Ref. 10 Ref. 11 Ochi, M.K., 1976, Proceedings of the 15th Coastal Engineering Conference, ASCE. Mitsuyasu, H. et al, 1975 Observations of the directional spectrum of ocean waves using a cloverleaf buoy, Journal Physical Oceanography, Vol. 5. Goda, Y. and Suzuki, Y., 1975, Computation of refraction and diffraction of sea waves with Mitsuyasus directional spectrum, Tech. Note of Port and Harbour Research Institute No 230. DS449 Dansk Ingenirforening 1984, Pile-Supported Offshore Steel Structures, Part 2, AnnexE. Efthymiou, M. 1988, Development of SCF formulae and generalised influence functions for use in fatigue analysis. OTJ88.
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Chapter 1: FATJACK Introduction

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

2.1. Fatigue Assessment

2.2. S-N Curves

2.3. Miner's Rule

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

Miners Rule then gives the total annual damage as:

2.4. Deterministic Methods

2.5. Spectral Analysis

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

Figure 2.3 Random Sea States

2.6. Time History Methods

2.7. Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis

Stress History Stress History

Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

Strategies for Wave Fatigue Analysis

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

2.8. Parametric SCF Equations

Parametric SCF Equations

Table 2.1 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In T/Y-joints

In-plane bending Out-of-plane bending Brace side SCFs

Table 2.2 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In X-joints

Table 2.3 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In K-joints

WK3 In-plane bending WK4 Out-of-plane bending (unbalanced) WK5

Brace side SCF's

Table 2.4 Wordsworth Equations For SCFs In KT-joints

Table 2.5 Kuang Equations In T/Y-joints

KT2 In-plane bending KT3

KT4 Out-of-plane bending KT5 KT6

Table 2.6 Kuang Equations In K-joints

KK2 In-plane bending

KK4 Out-of-plane bending

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

Table 2.7 Kuang Equations In KT-joints

KKT4 In-plane bending KKT5

KKT6 Out-of-plane bending KKT7 KKT8

Table 2.8 Kuang Equations In T-joints

Table 2.9 Danish Equations In Y-joints

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory Load Type SCF Equation Eqn. No.

Axial load DY1

DY2 In-plane bending DY3

DY4 Out-of-plane bending

Table 2.10 Danish Equations In K and KT-joints

Axial load Kjoints DK1 DK2

DKT3 In-plane bending DK3 DK4 Out-of-plane bending

Table 2.11 Danish Equations In X-joints

Table 2.12 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In T/Y-joints

Axial load general fixity conditions

If C < 0.8 F1 else F2 None

Short chord correction factors ( < 12)

Chord-end fixity parameter

Table 2.13 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In X-joints

EX4 In-plane bending

Chapter 2: FATJACK Theory

Table 2.14 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In Gap/Overlap K-joints

Unbalanced in-plane bending

EK3 Unbalanced out-of-plane bending

Table 2.15 Efthymiou Equations For SCFs In KT-joints