BS 7608 Fatigue (2014)

BS 7608:2014 + A1:2015 is the UK guide for fatigue design and assessment of steel structures using a stress-based approach and SN curves. SDC Verifier supports this standard through full directional classification, weld-specific checks, and cyclic load adjustments — ensuring code compliance for offshore, mechanical, and civil applications.

Key implementation features in SDC Verifier:

• SN curve assignment by weld direction (parallel/perpendicular)
• Environment influence (Clause 1.5) — defaults to air
• Reduced range handling for stress reversals (Clause 15.4)
• Thickness correction for butt welds (Clause 16.3.2)
• Weld classification via rule tables and hot spot stress evaluation

This standard is ideal for fatigue-critical projects requiring long-term structural reliability under cyclic loads.