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Large-scale testing.

Most scientific laboratory testing for practical construction applications is carried out using small, scaled-down models in order to keep expenses to an acceptable level. However, in the evaluation of results it is important to remember that size effects may occur due to the scaled-down size of the test specimen compared to the real component. Geometric, statistical and technological factors have to be considered which may have an effect on the fatigue strength, in particular, of components in steel constructions.
For this reason, over recent years Professor Bucak has carried out a variety of large-scale component tests at the Munich University Steel and Light Metal Construction Laboratory. The article below presents research results which highlight the importance of large-scale component testing and evaluate any occurring size effects.