German Aerospace Center Institute of Maritime Energy Systems, Geesthacht, Germany
Moritz Braun
Biography
Moritz Braun, Dr., is the head of the department for ship reliability at the German Aerospace Center of Maritime Energy Systems in Geesthacht, Germany. He holds a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering (2012), an M.Sc. in Marine Technology (2014) and a Doctor of Engineering (2021). For his doctoral thesis, he received the Curt Bartsch Award of the German Society for Maritime Technology. His research focuses on the structural integrity assessment of large engineering structures and in particular on fatigue and fracture mechanics. He has about 100 publications in the corresponding fields. He is the delegate of the German Welding Association (DVS) at the International Institute of Welding (IIW) in ‘Commission XV: Design, Analysis, and Fabrication of Welded Structures’, the German representative in the International Ship and Offshore Structures Congress (ISSC) technical committee ‘V.7 Structural Assessment During Operations’, and the deputy chairman of the working group ‘Damages of Ship Structures’ of DVS.
Conferences
Room |
Date |
Hour |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room 7 |
19-11-2025 |
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm |
9 Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints using Extreme Value Statistics and Laser- Based Weld Toe Geometry Analysis |
Conferences Details
9 Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints using Extreme Value Statistics and Laser- Based Weld Toe Geometry Analysis
This paper presents a novel approach for fatigue assessment of welded joints by employing extreme value statistics to predict the most critical weld toe geometry in welded structures. The methodology integrates advanced laser line sensor technology for precise weld geometry measurements, allowing the identification of geometrical features that are most likely to contribute to fatigue failure. By applying extreme value statistical techniques, the approach emphasizes the criticality of localized weld toe imperfections, providing a more accurate prediction of fatigue life compared to traditional methods. This technique offers improved reliability in fatigue life estimation for large welded structures, particularly in high-stress applications, and enhances the safety and durability of engineering designs
