Abstract
Neural network (NN) models have significantly impacted fatigue-related engineering communities and are expected to increase rapidly due to the recent advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. A comprehensive review of fatigue modeling methods using NNs is lacking and will help to recognize past achievements and suggest future research directions. Thus, this paper presents a survey of 251 publications between 1990 and July 2021. The NN modeling in fatigue is classified into five applications: fatigue life prediction, fatigue crack, fatigue damage diagnosis, fatigue strength, and fatigue load. A wide range of NN architectures are employed in the literature and are summarized in this review. An overview of important considerations and current limitations for the application of NNs in fatigue is provided. Statistical analysis for the past and the current trend is provided with representative examples. Existing gaps and future research directions are also presented based on the reviewed articles.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 945-979 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| Journal | Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2022 |
Keywords
- fatigue
- modeling
- neural network
- review
- survey
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering