Target audience: Design, Simulation, Analysis, Research and Development.

Date and time: December 15 – 17, 2026, at 9-16

Venue: Weld on Sweden, Framtidsvägen 14, Växjö and online via Teams

Lecturer: Professor PhD. Zuheir Barsoum

Welding is the primary method for joining lightweight metallic structures, and the increasing use of high-strength steels demands more accurate design and analysis methods. Modern approaches based on finite element analysis and fracture mechanics, together with the latest IIW recommendations, provide a comprehensive framework for reliable fatigue assessment by integrating measurement, analysis, testing, and evaluation.

This course aims to give participants a clear and efficient understanding of these methods and recommendations, enabling them to assess fatigue life of welded joints, understand the effects of residual stresses and weld imperfections, select and apply suitable analysis techniques for complex structures, and evaluate improvement methods and quality systems to ensure structural integrity.

Computer exercises are scheduled and assistance with the exercises is provided during the course.

Prerequisites: Suitable prior knowledge for this course includes familiarity with fatigue design according to a relevant standard or completion of course SK2 or SK4 offered by Weld on Sweden.

For detailed course content, see the course description on the right!