This study reviews the current state of research and limitations on the fatigue strength of web-flange connections in steel runway beams for overhead cranes. It evaluates key factors influencing fatigue strength, including stress-strain behavior, notch classifications, and various web-flange configurations (welded, rolled, combined). The research stresses the need for accurate fatigue life assessments, particularly for both new and older structures built with simplified standards. Key findings show the impact of notch classifications and stress interactions due to bending, tensile, and compressive forces. The study aims to improve calculation methods, offering recommendations for refining fatigue verification techniques, and assesses connection configurations' effectiveness in achieving desired fatigue life. The practical implications point to increased steel crane runway beams' durability through better fatigue life prediction and localized stress analysis.
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