Luca Susmel

Professor Luca Susmel Dott-Ing, Ing, PhD

Professor of Structural Integrity, Transforming Lives Fellow


Summary

I am Luca Susmel, and since 2024, I have been a Professor of Structural Integrity (Transforming Lives Fellow) at Sheffield Hallam University. My expertise lies in the static, dynamic, and fatigue assessment of engineering materials and structures, with a focus on notched, welded, and 3D-printed components. I have authored over 350 publications, including 165+ peer-reviewed journal articles and a book on multiaxial fatigue. My research has earned me a high h-index and recognition in the top 2% of scientists worldwide. I am the Editor-in-Chief of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. I have developed multiaxial fatigue-assessment software and led numerous research projects across Europe and beyond.


About

I joined Sheffield Hallam University in September 2024 as a Transforming Lives Fellow (Professor of Structural Integrity). Since 1998, I have focused primarily on the static, dynamic, and fatigue assessment of engineering materials and components. By working in Italy (University of Padova, University of Ferrara, University of Udine), Ireland (Trinity College, Dublin), and the UK (University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University), I have developed several novel engineering methods for designing components (experiencing any type of stress concentration) against static, dynamic, and fatigue failures. My approach involves both theoretical and experimental investigations, with all the design methods I have formalised thoroughly validated through systematic experimental work. I have unique expertise in designing notched and welded components to withstand constant and variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue.

 

My work in these research areas has resulted in a large number of scientific articles and a book on multiaxial fatigue assessment (Susmel, L., Multiaxial Notch Fatigue: From Nominal to Local Stress-Strain Quantities, Woodhead & CRC, Cambridge, UK, ISBN: 1 84569 582 8, March 2009). My scientific papers have garnered significant interest from the international scientific community, as evidenced by my Google h-index and total citation count. Based on that, the Clarivate Analytics/Elsevier/University of Stanford research area comparison ranking of worldwide scientists and engineers indicates that I am in the top 2%.

 

I serve on the editorial boards of several scientific journals, including two leading international journals in the fatigue and fracture field, namely International Journal of Fatigue and Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. I am also the Editor-in-Chief of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics (published by Elsevier), the top journal in the fracture mechanics field.

 

I have developed software specifically designed to perform fatigue assessments of plain, notched, and welded components subjected to both constant and variable amplitude uniaxial/multiaxial fatigue loading (Copyright document No. 007849-D007048). Regarding the practical application of his research, especially after the publication of my book, my expertise has been sought by many structural engineering firms across Europe and beyond. These firms have successfully applied my methods to design real-world components and structures.

 

Since the late 1990s, I have been involved, both as a principal investigator and as a co-investigator, in numerous research projects funded by national public bodies, the European Community, trusts, and private companies.


Teaching

Research

  1. Static Analysis of Bolted Joints Fabricated from 3D-Printed Metals
  2. Multiaxial Fatigue Assessment of aluminium-to-steel welded joints
  3. Compressive static strength of notched concrete
  4. Effect of hydrogen on the fatigue behaviour of defected metallic materials used in the UK’s gas pipeline network

HyNTS Defect Fatigue Behaviour

EP/S019650/1

HyDeploy

FRAMED

Multiaxial fatigue assessment of aluminium friction stir welded joints

Publications

Journal articles

Yaren, M.F., & Susmel, L. (2025). A novel critical distance-based homogenised material approach to estimate fatigue lifetime of plain/notched polylactide 3D-printed with different in-fill levels. International Journal of Fatigue, 193, 108750. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2024.108750

John, E., Boxall, J., Collins, R., Bowman, E., & Susmel, L. (2024). Fatigue failure analysis of grey cast iron water pipes accounting for fatigue strength variation. Engineering Failure Analysis, 165, 108762. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108762

Zhang, X., Gong, S., Wang, Y., Wang, X., & Susmel, L. (2024). A modified SWT model for very high cycle fatigue life prediction of L-PBF Ti-6Al-4V alloy based on Single Defect: Effect of building orientation. International Journal of Fatigue, 188, 108514. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2024.108514

Ng, C.T., & Susmel, L. (2024). Failure analysis of hybrid Aluminium-to-Steel welded joints under Uniaxial/Multiaxial fatigue loading. Engineering Failure Analysis, 163, 108529. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108529

Kufoin, E.N., & Susmel, L. (2024). On the parametric assessment of fatigue disparities. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 77, 103651. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.probengmech.2024.103651

Ng, C.T., Sonsino, C.M., & Susmel, L. (2024). Multiaxial fatigue assessment of welded joints: A review of Eurocode 3 and International Institute of Welding criteria with different stress analysis approaches. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 47 (7), 2616-2649. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14319

Jie, Z., Zhang, Z., Susmel, L., Zhang, L., & Lu, W. (2024). Corrosion fatigue mechanisms and evaluation methods of high‐strength steel wires: A state‐of‐the‐art review. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 47 (7), 2287-2318. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14311

Susmel, L. (2024). Estimating notch fatigue limits via a machine learning-based approach structured according to the classic Kf formulas. International Journal of Fatigue, 179, 108029. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108029

Kufoin, E., & Susmel, L. (2024). Quantitative review of probabilistic approaches to fatigue design in the medium cycle fatigue regime. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 75, 103589. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.probengmech.2024.103589

John, E., Boxall, J., Collins, R., Bowman, E., & Susmel, L. (2024). Multiaxial fatigue of water pipe grey cast iron. International Journal of Fatigue, 178, 108002. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108002

Li, P., Susmel, L., & Ma, M. (2023). The life prediction of notched aluminum alloy specimens after laser shock peening by TCD. International Journal of Fatigue, 176, 107795. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107795

Sun, J., Li, P., & Susmel, L. (2023). The theory of critical distances for random vibration fatigue life analysis of notched specimens. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (10), 3610-3621. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14088

Chaves, V., Balbín, J.A., Navarro, A., Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2023). Calculations of biaxial fatigue limits with models using the experimental crack direction. International Journal of Fatigue, 174, 107726. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107726

James, N., Vormwald, M., Hong, Y., Susmel, L., Palin-Luc, T., & Božić, Ž. (2023). Guest editorial: Characterisation of crack tip fields. International Journal of Fatigue, 174, 107732. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107732

(2023). Guest editorial: Characterization of crack tip fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (8), 2723-2724. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14087

Sapora, A., Spagnoli, A., Susmel, L., & Cornetti, P. (2023). A simplified approach to hydraulic fracturing of rocks based on Finite Fracture Mechanics. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (8), 3029-3042. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14069

Tu, R., Gitman, I., & Susmel, L. (2023). Fuzzy set‐based methodology for manufacturing parameter determination of 3D‐printed polylactide components with user‐specified strength, geometrical design, and cost requirements. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (8), 2754-2765. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14029

(2023). Guest editorial: Characterization of crack tip fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (8), 2723-2724. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14087

Zhang, Y., Zhang, K., Hu, Z., Chen, T., Zhang, W., Jin, K., ... Wei, B. (2023). A modified highly stressed volume (HSV) method to predict fatigue life considering the critical crack size. International Journal of Fatigue, 172, 107644. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107644

Huang, C., Li, L., Pichler, N., Ghafoori, E., Susmel, L., & Gardner, L. (2023). Fatigue testing and analysis of steel plates manufactured by wire-arc directed energy deposition. Additive Manufacturing, 73, 103696. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2023.103696

Li, P., Susmel, L., Jiang, W., & Yin, H. (2023). The porosity distribution of nickel‐base single‐crystal superalloy DD5 and its fatigue life property. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (4), 1545-1553. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13947

Marsavina, L., Sapora, A., Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2023). The application of the Theory of Critical Distances to nonhomogeneous materials. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (4), 1314-1329. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13922

Sun, J., Li, P., & Susmel, L. (2023). Acceleration factor and experimental validation of aluminum alloy under narrow‐band random excitation. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 46 (3), 1022-1030. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13916

Sun, W., Susmel, L., & Xie, P. (2023). Thermal Fracturing in Orthotropic Rocks with Superposition-Based Coupling of PD and FEM. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56 (3), 2395-2416. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-03164-4

Li, P., Jiang, W., Susmel, L., & Han, Q.-.N. (2023). Porosity-related high-cycle fatigue strength of nickel-base single crystals: Fatigue experiments and electron back-scattered diffraction analysis. International Journal of Fatigue, 168, 107374. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107374

Kouanga, C.T., Jones, J.D., Revill, I., Wormald, A., Nowell, D., Dwyer-Joyce, R.S., & Susmel, L. (2023). A variable amplitude fretting fatigue life estimation technique: Formulation and experimental validation. Tribology International, 178, 108055. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.108055

Razavi, N., Askes, H., Berto, F., & Susmel, L. (2023). Length scale parameters to estimate fatigue lifetime of 3D-printed titanium alloy Ti6Al4V containing notches in the as-manufactured condition. International Journal of Fatigue, 167, 107348. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107348

Zhang, Y., Zhang, K., Hu, Z., Chen, T., Susmel, L., & Wei, B. (2023). The synergetic effects of shot peening and laser-shot peening on the microstructural evolution and fatigue performance of a medium carbon steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 166, 107246. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107246

Alanazi, N., Kolawole, J.T., Buswell, R., & Susmel, L. (2022). The Theory of Critical Distances to perform the static assessment of 3D-printed concrete weakened by manufacturing defects and cracks. Procedia Structural Integrity, 42, 336-342. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2022.12.041

Mella, D., Brevis, W., & Susmel, L. (2022). Effects of inflow conditions on low mass-damping cylinder subjected to vortex-induced vibrations. Ocean Engineering, 262, 112238. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.112238

Susmel, L. (2022). Notches, nominal stresses, fatigue strength reduction factors and constant/variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 162, 106941. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.106941

Chaves, V., Navarro, A., Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2022). Analysis of biaxial fatigue limit models for cases with circular notches. International Journal of Fatigue, 162, 106981. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.106981

Alanazi, N., Kolawole, J.T., Buswell, R., & Susmel, L. (2022). The Theory of Critical Distances to assess the effect of cracks/manufacturing defects on the static strength of 3D-printed concrete. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 269, 108563. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2022.108563

Tu, R., Gitman, I., & Susmel, L. (2022). Fuzzy inference system for failure strength estimation of plain and notched 3D‐printed polylactide components. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 45 (6), 1663-1677. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13689

Alanazi, N., & Susmel, L. (2022). Theory of Critical Distances and static/dynamic fracture behaviour of un-reinforced concrete: length scale parameters vs. material meso-structural features. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 261, 108220. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2021.108220

Seibert, P., Susmel, L., Berto, F., Kästner, M., & Razavi, N. (2021). Applicability of strain energy density criterion for fracture prediction of notched PLA specimens produced via fused deposition modeling. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 258, 108103. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2021.108103

Tang, D., Evans, M., Briskham, P., Susmel, L., & Sims, N. (2021). Dynamic modelling of a servo self-pierce riveting (SPR) process. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 235 (13), 2052-2065. http://doi.org/10.1177/09544054211037493

Wang, Y., Wang, W., & Susmel, L. (2021). Constant/variable amplitude multiaxial notch fatigue of additively manufactured AISI 316L. International Journal of Fatigue, 152, 106412. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106412

Dantas, R., Correia, J., Lesiuk, G., Rozumek, D., Zhu, S.-.P., de Jesus, A., ... Berto, F. (2021). Evaluation of multiaxial high-cycle fatigue criteria under proportional loading for S355 steel. Engineering Failure Analysis, 120, 105037. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2020.105037

Luo, P., Yao, W., & Susmel, L. (2021). Assessing variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue lifetime of notched components based on the notch critical plane approach. International Journal of Fatigue, 143, 105991. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105991

Valvez, S., Reis, P.N.B., Susmel, L., & Berto, F. (2021). Fused Filament Fabrication-4D-Printed Shape Memory Polymers: A Review. Polymers, 13 (5), 701. http://doi.org/10.3390/polym13050701

Dai, Y., Susmel, L., & Qin, F. (2021). Sharp V‐notches in viscoplastic solids: Strain energy rate density rule and fracture toughness. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 44 (1), 28-42. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13319

Berto, F., Iacoviello, F., Kourkoulis, S., Moreira, P., Reis, P.N.B., Sedmak, A., ... Tavares, P. (2020). Preface. Procedia Structural Integrity, 25, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.04.001

Alanazi, N., & Susmel, L. (2020). Estimating static/dynamic strength of notched unreinforced concrete under mixed-mode I/II loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 240, 107329. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.107329

Mella, D., Brevis, W., & Susmel, L. (2020). Spanwise wake development of a bottom-fixed cylinder subjected to vortex-induced vibrations. Ocean Engineering, 218, 108280. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.108280

Vormwald, M., James, N., Hong, Y., Susmel, L., & Iacoviello, F. (2020). Guest editorial: Characterisation of crack tip fields-CCTF5. International Journal of Fatigue, 140, 105618. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105618

Zhang, Y., Hu, Z., Susmel, L., Zhang, J., Zhang, K., Li, Y., ... Wei, B. (2020). Fatigue behaviour of a multiphase medium carbon steel: Comparison between ferrite/pearlite and tempered microstructures. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43 (11), 2542-2549. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13274

Karakaş, Ö., Baumgartner, J., & Susmel, L. (2020). On the use of a fictitious notch radius equal to 0.3 mm to design against fatigue welded joints made of wrought magnesium alloy AZ31. International Journal of Fatigue, 139, 105747. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105747

Karakaş, Ö., Baumgartner, J., Berto, F., Livieri, P., & Susmel, L. (2020). Special Issue: “Fatigue of Welded Joints - Current State-of-the-Art”. International Journal of Fatigue, 139, 105640. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105640

Luo, P., Yao, W., & Susmel, L. (2020). An improved critical plane and cycle counting method to assess damage under variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43 (9), 2024-2039. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13281

Vormwald, M., James, N., Hong, Y., Susmel, L., & Iacoviello, F. (2020). Characterisation of crack tip fields—CCTF5. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43 (8), 1609-1610. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13241

Lopez-Crespo, P., Moreno, B., & Susmel, L. (2020). Influence of crack tip plasticity on fatigue propagation. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 108, 102667. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2020.102667

Ng, C.T., & Susmel, L. (2020). Notch static strength of additively manufactured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Additive Manufacturing, 34, 101212. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101212

Jie, Z., & Susmel, L. (2020). High‐strength steel wires containing corrosion pits: stress analysis and critical distance based fatigue life estimation. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 43 (8), 1611-1629. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13157

Ezeh, O.H., & Susmel, L. (2020). On the notch fatigue strength of additively manufactured polylactide (PLA). International Journal of Fatigue, 136, 105583. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105583

Berto, F., Susmel, L., Hooreweder, B.V., Torgersen, J., & Qian, G. (2020). Special Issue ESIAM19 International Journal of Fatigue. International Journal of Fatigue, 136, 105657. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105657

Jie, Z., Berto, F., & Susmel, L. (2020). Fatigue behaviour of pitted/cracked high-strength steel wires based on the SED approach. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105564. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105564

Luo, P., Yao, W., Susmel, L., & Li, P. (2020). Prediction of fatigue damage region with the use of the notch critical plane approach for crack initiation and propagation. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105533. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105533

Pereira, J.C.R., de Jesus, A.M.P., Xavier, J., Correia, J.A.F.O., Susmel, L., & Fernandes, A.A. (2020). Low and ultra-low-cycle fatigue behavior of X52 piping steel based on theory of critical distances. International Journal of Fatigue, 134, 105482. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105482

Iacoviello, F., Susmel, L., Firrao, D., & Ferro, G. (2019). Editorial. Procedia Structural Integrity, 18, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2019.08.133

Luo, P., Yao, W., Susmel, L., & Li, P. (2019). Prediction methods of fatigue critical point for notched components under multiaxial fatigue loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 42 (12), 2782-2793. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13116

Ezeh, O.H., & Susmel, L. (2019). Fatigue strength of additively manufactured polylactide (PLA): effect of raster angle and non-zero mean stresses. International Journal of Fatigue, 126, 319-326. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.05.014

Hong, Y., Susmel, L., Berto, F., Neu, R.W., & Endo, M. (2019). Editorial: Special issue for celebrating the 40th anniversary of FFEMS. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 42 (9), 1847-1848. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13111

Faruq, N.Z., & Susmel, L. (2019). Proportional/nonproportional constant/variable amplitude multiaxial notch fatigue: cyclic plasticity, non‐zero mean stresses, and critical distance/plane. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 42 (9), 1849-1873. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13036

Mella, D.A., Brevis, W., Higham, J.E., Racic, V., & Susmel, L. (2019). Image-based tracking technique assessment and application to a fluid–structure interaction experiment. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233 (16), 5724-5734. http://doi.org/10.1177/0954406219853852

Ezeh, O.H., & Susmel, L. (2019). Reference strength values to design against static and fatigue loading polylactide additively manufactured with in‐fill level equal to 100%. Material Design & Processing Communications, 1 (4). http://doi.org/10.1002/mdp2.45

Al Zamzami, I., Davison, B., & Susmel, L. (2019). Nominal and local stress quantities to design aluminium-to-steel thin welded joints against fatigue. International Journal of Fatigue, 123, 279-295. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.02.018

Hu, Z., Berto, F., Hong, Y., & Susmel, L. (2019). Comparison of TCD and SED methods in fatigue lifetime assessment. International Journal of Fatigue, 123, 105-134. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.02.009

Ahmed, A.A., & Susmel, L. (2019). Static assessment of plain/notched polylactide (PLA) 3D‐printed with different infill levels: Equivalent homogenised material concept and Theory of Critical Distances. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 42 (4), 883-904. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12958

Iacoviello, F., Susmel, L., Firrao, D., & Ferro, G. (2018). Editorial. Procedia Structural Integrity, 9, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2018.06.001

Al Zamzami, I., & Susmel, L. (2018). On the use of hot-spot stresses, effective notch stresses and the Point Method to estimate lifetime of inclined welds subjected to uniaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 117, 432-449. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.08.032

Berto, F., Susmel, L., & Yates, J. (2018). Guest editorial: “Manufacturing Influence on Fatigue Properties”. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 41 (11), 2211. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12899

Maggiolini, E., Benasciutti, D., Susmel, L., Hattingh, D.G., James, M.N., & Tovo, R. (2018). Friction stir welds in aluminium: Design S‐N curves from statistical analysis of literature data. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 41 (11), 2212-2230. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12805

Al Zamzami, I., Di Cocco, V., Davison, J.B., Iacoviello, F., & Susmel, L. (2018). Static strength and design of aluminium-to-steel thin welded joints. Welding in the World, 62 (6), 1255-1272. http://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-018-0634-2

Palin-Luc, T., James, N., Hong, Y., Susmel, L., Morel, F., Saintier, N., & Pommier, S. (2018). Crack tip fields 4. International Journal of Fatigue, 115, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.08.039

Ahmed, A.A., & Susmel, L. (2018). A material length scale–based methodology to assess static strength of notched additively manufactured polylactide (PLA). Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 41 (10), 2071-2098. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12746

Palin‐Luc, T., James, N., Hong, Y., Susmel, L., Morel, F., Saintier, N., & Pommier, S. (2018). Guest editorial: “Crack Tip Fields 4”. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 41 (10), 2069-2070. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12896

Li, W., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2018). Notch failure versus interior failure for mixed-mode in-plane loading. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 150, 208-221. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.06.014

Kouanga, C.T., Jones, J.D., Revill, I., Wormald, A., Nowell, D., Dwyer-Joyce, R.S., ... Susmel, L. (2018). On the estimation of finite lifetime under fretting fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 112, 138-152. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.03.013

Iacoviello, F., Susmel, L., & Berto, F. (2018). Guest editorial: special issue‐IGF international‐structural integrity. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 41 (4), 717. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12776

Iacoviello, F., Susmel, L., Firrao, D., & Ferro, G. (2017). Editorial. Procedia Structural Integrity, 3, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2017.04.001

Pelekis, I., & Susmel, L. (2017). The Theory of Critical Distances to assess failure strength of notched plain concrete under static and dynamic loading. Engineering Failure Analysis, 82, 378-389. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.07.018

Luo, P., Yao, W., Susmel, L., Wang, Y., & Ma, X. (2017). A survey on multiaxial fatigue damage parameters under non‐proportional loadings. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 40 (9), 1323-1342. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12659

Susmel, L., Hattingh, D.G., James, M.N., & Tovo, R. (2017). Multiaxial fatigue assessment of friction stir welded tubular joints of Al 6082-T6. International Journal of Fatigue, 101, 282-296. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.08.010

Al Zamzami, I., & Susmel, L. (2017). On the accuracy of nominal, structural, and local stress based approaches in designing aluminium welded joints against fatigue. International Journal of Fatigue, 101, 137-158. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.11.002

Karakaş, Ö., Berto, F., & Susmel, L. (2017). Special Issue: Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints by Modern Concepts. International Journal of Fatigue, 101, 113-114. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.05.009

Wang, Y., Faruq, N.Z., & Susmel, L. (2017). Evaluation of different techniques in estimating orientation of crack initiation planes and fatigue lifetime under complex multiaxial loading paths. International Journal of Fatigue, 100, 521-529. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.12.026

Araújo, J.A., Susmel, L., Pires, M.S.T., & Castro, F.C. (2017). A multiaxial stress-based critical distance methodology to estimate fretting fatigue life. Tribology International, 108, 2-6. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2016.07.028

Iacoviello, F., Susmel, L., Firrao, D., & Ferro, G. (2016). Editorial. Procedia Structural Integrity, 2, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2016.06.001

Li, W., Susmel, L., Askes, H., Liao, F., & Zhou, T. (2016). Assessing the integrity of steel structural components with stress raisers using the Theory of Critical Distances. Engineering Failure Analysis, 70, 73-89. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2016.07.007

Hattingh, D.G., von Welligh, L.G., Bernard, D., Susmel, L., Tovo, R., & James, M.N. (2016). Semiautomatic friction stir welding of 38 mm OD 6082-T6 aluminium tubes. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 238, 255-266. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2016.07.027

Carpinteri, A., Brighenti, R., Fatemi, A., & Susmel, L. (2016). Crack Paths 2015 (after CP 2015). Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 167, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2016.09.004

Maggiolini, E., Tovo, R., Susmel, L., James, M.N., & Hattingh, D.G. (2016). Crack path and fracture analysis in FSW of small diameter 6082-T6 aluminium tubes under tension–torsion loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 92, 478-487. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.02.043

Louks, R., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2016). A generalised approach to rapid finite element design of notched materials against static loading using the Theory of Critical Distances. Materials & Design, 108, 769-779. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.07.047

Bagni, C., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2016). Gradient elasticity: a transformative stress analysis tool to design notched components against uniaxial/multiaxial high‐cycle fatigue. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 39 (8), 1012-1029. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12447

Susmel, L., James, M.N., Hong, Y., & Iacoviello, F. (2016). Guest editorial: Characterisation of crack tip fields 3. International Journal of Fatigue, 89, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.03.031

Susmel, L., James, M.N., Hong, Y., & Iacoviello, F. (2016). Guest editorial: characterisation of crack tip fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 39 (8), 923. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12451

Wang, Y., & Susmel, L. (2016). The Modified Manson–Coffin Curve Method to estimate fatigue lifetime under complex constant and variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 83, 135-149. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2015.10.005

Jadallah, O., Bagni, C., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2016). Microstructural length scale parameters to model the high-cycle fatigue behaviour of notched plain concrete. International Journal of Fatigue, 82, 708-720. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2015.09.029

Iacoviello, F., Ferro, G.A., & Susmel, L. (2015). Editorial. Procedia Engineering, 109, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2015.06.200

Louks, R., & Susmel, L. (2015). The linear‐elastic Theory of Critical Distances to estimate high‐cycle fatigue strength of notched metallic materials at elevated temperatures. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 38 (6), 629-640. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12273

Brevis, W., Susmel, L., & Boxall, J. (2015). Investigating in-service failures of water pipes from a multiaxial notch fatigue point of view: A conceptual study. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 229 (7), 1240-1259. http://doi.org/10.1177/0954406214553020

Yin, T., Tyas, A., Plekhov, O., Terekhina, A., & Susmel, L. (2015). A novel reformulation of the Theory of Critical Distances to design notched metals against dynamic loading. Materials & Design, 69, 197-212. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.12.026

Ameri, A.A.H., Davison, J.B., & Susmel, L. (2015). On the use of linear-elastic local stresses to design load-carrying fillet-welded steel joints against static loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 136, 38-57. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2015.02.004

James, M.N., Susmel, L., Iacoviello, F., Hong, Y., Patterson, E.A., & Lopez‐Crespo, P. (2015). Guest editorial: characterisation of crack tip fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 38 (2), 139. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12213

James, M.N., Susmel, L., Iacoviello, F., Hong, Y., Patterson, E.A., & Lopez-Crespo, P. (2015). Guest Editorial: Characterisation of crack tip fields. International Journal of Fatigue, 71, 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2014.04.002

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2015). Estimating Lifetime of Notched Components Subjected to Variable Amplitude Fatigue Loading According to the Elastoplastic Theory of Critical Distances. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 137 (1). http://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028927

Susmel, L. (2014). Nominal stresses and Modified Wöhler Curve Method to perform the fatigue assessment of uniaxially loaded inclined welds. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228 (16), 2871-2880. http://doi.org/10.1177/0954406214522991

Carpinteri, A., Itoh, T., Palin-Luc, T., Sakane, M., & Susmel, L. (2014). Special issue on ‘Multiaxial Fatigue 2013’: Selected papers from the 10th International Conference on Multiaxial Fatigue and Fracture (ICMFF10), held in Kyoto, Japan, on 3–6 June 2013. International Journal of Fatigue, 67, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2014.04.009

Susmel, L. (2014). Four stress analysis strategies to use the Modified Wöhler Curve Method to perform the fatigue assessment of weldments subjected to constant and variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 67, 38-54. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.12.001

Louks, R., Gerin, B., Draper, J., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2014). On the multiaxial fatigue assessment of complex three-dimensional stress concentrators. International Journal of Fatigue, 63, 12-24. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2014.01.001

Susmel, L. (2014). A unifying methodology to design un-notched plain and short-fibre/particle reinforced concretes against fatigue. International Journal of Fatigue, 61, 226-243. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.11.006

Susmel, L., Zhang, T.-.Y., Glinka, G., & Askes, H. (2014). Foreword: Introducing the new Editorial Board of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 69, 4-5. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2014.01.004

Carpinteri, A., Pook, L.P., Susmel, L., & Vantadori, S. (2014). Foreward: Fatigue Crack Paths 2012 (CP 2012). International Journal of Fatigue, 58, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.07.008

Susmel, L., Tovo, R., & Socie, D.F. (2014). Estimating the orientation of Stage I crack paths through the direction of maximum variance of the resolved shear stress. International Journal of Fatigue, 58, 94-101. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.05.007

(2013). Special issue: celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Italian Group of Fracture. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36 (9), 835. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12084

Susmel, L. (2013). On the estimation of the material fatigue properties required to perform the multiaxial fatigue assessment. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36 (7), 565-585. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12035

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2013). The Theory of Critical Distances to estimate finite lifetime of notched components subjected to constant and variable amplitude torsional loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 98, 64-79. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.12.007

James, M.N., Yates, J.R., Susmel, L., & Iacoviello, F. (2013). Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Characterisation of Crack Tip Stress Fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36 (1), 1-2. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12004

James, M.N., Yates, J.R., Susmel, L., Iacoviello, F., Nowell, D., Lazzarin, P., ... Carpinteri, A. (2013). Guest editorial. International Journal of Fatigue, 46, 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2012.08.001

Susmel, L., & Askes, H. (2012). Modified Wöhler Curve Method and multiaxial fatigue assessment of thin welded joints. International Journal of Fatigue, 43, 30-42. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2012.01.026

Askes, H., Çalık-Karaköse, Ü.H., & Susmel, L. (2012). Gradient Elasticity Length Scale Validation Using Static Fracture Experiments of Pmma and PVC. International Journal of Fracture, 176 (2), 223-227. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-012-9735-x

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2012). A critical distance/plane method to estimate finite life of notched components under variable amplitude uniaxial/multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 38, 7-24. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2011.11.015

SUSMEL, L., & TOVO, R. (2011). Estimating fatigue damage under variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 34 (12), 1053-1077. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2011.01594.x

Susmel, L. (2011). Comments on “A survey on evaluating the fatigue limit under multiaxial loading” by Jan Papuga [Int J Fatigue 33 (2011) 153–165]. International Journal of Fatigue, 33 (10), 1392-1395. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2011.04.005

Susmel, L., Sonsino, C.M., & Tovo, R. (2011). Accuracy of the Modified Wöhler Curve Method applied along with the rref=1mm concept in estimating lifetime of welded joints subjected to multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 33 (8), 1075-1091. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2010.09.010

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2011). The Theory of Critical Distances to estimate lifetime of notched components subjected to variable amplitude uniaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 33 (7), 900-911. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2011.01.012

Susmel, L., Atzori, B., Meneghetti, G., & Taylor, D. (2011). Notch and mean stress effect in fatigue as phenomena of elasto-plastic inherent multiaxiality. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 78 (8), 1628-1643. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2011.02.011

Taylor, D., Kelly, A., Toso, M., & Susmel, L. (2011). The variable-radius notch: Two new methods for reducing stress concentration. Engineering Failure Analysis, 18 (3), 1009-1017. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2010.12.012

Susmel, L. (2010). A simple and efficient numerical algorithm to determine the orientation of the critical plane in multiaxial fatigue problems. International Journal of Fatigue, 32 (11), 1875-1883. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2010.05.004

Susmel, L. (2010). Estimating fatigue lifetime of steel weldments locally damaged by variable amplitude multiaxial stress fields. International Journal of Fatigue, 32 (7), 1057-1080. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.12.004

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2010). The Theory of Critical Distances as an alternative experimental strategy for the determination of KIc and ΔKth. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 77 (9), 1492-1501. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2010.04.016

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2010). An Elasto-Plastic Reformulation of the Theory of Critical Distances to Estimate Lifetime of Notched Components Failing in the Low/Medium-Cycle Fatigue Regime. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 132 (2). http://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000667

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2010). The Theory of Critical Distances to estimate the static strength of notched samples of Al6082 loaded in combined tension and torsion. Part I: Material cracking behaviour. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 77 (3), 452-469. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2009.11.015

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2010). The Theory of Critical Distances to estimate the static strength of notched samples of Al6082 loaded in combined tension and torsion. Part II: Multiaxial static assessment. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 77 (3), 470-478. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2009.10.004

Quaresimin, M., Susmel, L., & Talreja, R. (2010). Fatigue behaviour and life assessment of composite laminates under multiaxial loadings. International Journal of Fatigue, 32 (1), 2-16. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.02.012

Susmel, L. (2009). Three different ways of using the Modified Wöhler Curve Method to perform the multiaxial fatigue assessment of steel and aluminium welded joints. Engineering Failure Analysis, 16 (4), 1074-1089. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2008.05.016

SUSMEL, L., TOVO, R., & BENASCIUTTI, D. (2009). A novel engineering method based on the critical plane concept to estimate the lifetime of weldments subjected to variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 32 (5), 441-459. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2009.01349.x

Susmel, L., Meneghetti, G., & Atzori, B. (2009). A Simple and Efficient Reformulation of the Classical Manson–Coffin Curve to Predict Lifetime Under Multiaxial Fatigue Loading—Part I: Plain Materials. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 131 (2). http://doi.org/10.1115/1.3078300

Susmel, L., Meneghetti, G., & Atzori, B. (2009). A Simple and Efficient Reformulation of the Classical Manson–Coffin Curve to Predict Lifetime Under Multiaxial Fatigue Loading—Part II: Notches. Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, 131 (2). http://doi.org/10.1115/1.3078299

SUSMEL, L., TOVO, R., LIVIERI, P., & ALIABADI, F. (2009). Special issue on Fatigue of Welded Connections. International Journal of Fatigue, 31 (1), 1. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2008.05.021

SUSMEL, L. (2009). The Modified Wöhler Curve Method calibrated by using standard fatigue curves and applied in conjunction with the Theory of Critical Distances to estimate fatigue lifetime of aluminium weldments. International Journal of Fatigue, 31 (1), 197-212. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2008.04.004

SUSMEL, L., & TAYLOR, D. (2008). The Modified Wöhler Curve Method applied along with the Theory of Critical Distances to estimate finite life of notched components subjected to complex multiaxial loading paths. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 31 (12), 1047-1064. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2008.01296.x

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2008). On the use of the Theory of Critical Distances to predict static failures in ductile metallic materials containing different geometrical features. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 75 (15), 4410-4421. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2008.04.018

CRISTOFORI, A., SUSMEL, L., & TOVO, R. (2008). A stress invariant based criterion to estimate fatigue damage under multiaxial loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 30 (9), 1646-1658. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.11.006

SUSMEL, L. (2008). Modified Wöhler curve method, theory of critical distances and Eurocode 3: A novel engineering procedure to predict the lifetime of steel welded joints subjected to both uniaxial and multiaxial fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 30 (5), 888-907. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.06.005

Araújo, J.A., Susmel, L., Taylor, D., Ferro, J.C.T., & Ferreira, J.L.A. (2008). On the prediction of high-cycle fretting fatigue strength: Theory of critical distances vs. hot-spot approach. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 75 (7), 1763-1778. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2007.03.026

Taylor, D., & Susmel, L. (2008). Special Issue on Critical Distance Theories of Fracture. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 75 (7), 1695. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2007.06.001

Susmel, L. (2008). The theory of critical distances: a review of its applications in fatigue. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 75 (7), 1706-1724. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2006.12.004

SUSMEL, L. (2008). Multiaxial fatigue limits and material sensitivity to non‐zero mean stresses normal to the critical planes. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 31 (3-4), 295-309. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2008.01228.x

Susmel, L., Taylor, D., & Tovo, R. (2008). On the estimation of notch fatigue limits by using the theory of critical distances: L, a0 and open notches. SDHM Structural Durability and Health Monitoring, 4 (1), 1-18.

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2008). The theory of critical distances to predict static strength of notched brittle components subjected to mixed-mode loading. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 75 (3-4), 534-550. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2007.03.035

SUSMEL, L., & TAYLOR, D. (2007). A novel formulation of the theory of critical distances to estimate lifetime of notched components in the medium‐cycle fatigue regime. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 30 (7), 567-581. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2007.01122.x

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2007). Non-propagating cracks and high-cycle fatigue failures in sharply notched specimens under in-phase Mode I and II loading. Engineering Failure Analysis, 14 (5), 861-876. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2006.11.038

Meneghetti, G., Susmel, L., & Tovo, R. (2007). High-cycle fatigue crack paths in specimens having different stress concentration features. Engineering Failure Analysis, 14 (4), 656-672. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2006.02.004

ARAUJO, J., SUSMEL, L., TAYLOR, D., FERRO, J., & MAMIYA, E. (2007). On the use of the Theory of Critical Distances and the Modified Wöhler Curve Method to estimate fretting fatigue strength of cylindrical contacts. International Journal of Fatigue, 29 (1), 95-107. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2006.02.041

Alfaiate, J., Aliabadi, M.H., Guagliano, M., & Susmel, L. (2007). Key Engineering Materials: Preface. Key Engineering Materials, 348-349.

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2006). Can the conventional high-cyclemultiaxial fatigue criteria be re-interpreted in terms of the theory of critical distances? SID Structural Integrity and Durability, 2 (2), 91-108.

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2006). Can the conventional high-cycle multiaxial fatigue criteria be re-interpreted in terms of the Theory of Critical Distances? SDHM Structural Durability and Health Monitoring, 2 (2), 91-108.

SUSMEL, L., & TOVO, R. (2006). Local and structural multiaxial stress states in weldedjoints under fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 28 (5-6), 564-575. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2005.08.009

SUSMEL, L., & TAYLOR, D. (2006). A simplified approach to apply the theory of critical distances to notched components under torsional fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 28 (4), 417-430. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2005.07.035

Susmel, L. (2006). On the use of the modified Wöhler Curve Method to estimate notch fatigue limits*. Materials Testing, 48 (1-2), 27-35. http://doi.org/10.3139/120.100709

ATZORI, B., MENEGHETTI, G., & SUSMEL, L. (2005). Material fatigue properties for assessing mechanical components weakened by notches and defects. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 28 (1-2), 83-97. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2004.00862.x

SUSMEL, L., & TOVO, R. (2004). On the use of nominal stresses to predict the fatigue strength of welded joints under biaxial cyclic loading. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 27 (11), 1005-1024. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2004.00814.x

SUSMEL, L. (2004). A unifying approach to estimate the high‐cycle fatigue strength of notched components subjected to both uniaxial and multiaxial cyclic loadings. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 27 (5), 391-411. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2004.00759.x

Atzori, B., Meneghetti, G., & Susmel, L. (2004). Fatigue behaviour of AA356-T6 cast aluminium alloy weakened by cracks and notches. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 71 (4-6), 759-768. http://doi.org/10.1016/s0013-7944(03)00036-5

Susmel, L., & Petrone, N. (2003). Multiaxial fatigue life estimations for 6082-T6 cylindrical specimens under in-phase and out-of-phase biaxial loadings. . http://doi.org/10.1016/s1566-1369(03)80006-7

LAZZARIN, P., & SUSMEL, L. (2003). A stress‐based method to predict lifetime under multiaxial fatigue loadings. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 26 (12), 1171-1187. http://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2695.2003.00723.x

SUSMEL, L., & TAYLOR, D. (2003). Two methods for predicting the multiaxial fatigue limits of sharp notches. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 26 (9), 821-833. http://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2695.2003.00683.x

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (2003). Fatigue design in the presence of stress concentrations. The Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, 38 (5), 443-452. http://doi.org/10.1243/03093240360713496

PETRONE, N., & SUSMEL, L. (2003). Biaxial testing and analysis of bicycle‐welded components for the definition of a safety standard. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 26 (6), 491-505. http://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2695.2003.00665.x

Atzori, B. (2002). Estimation of the fatigue strength of light alloy welds by an equivalent notch stress analysis. International Journal of Fatigue, 24 (5), 591-599. http://doi.org/10.1016/s0142-1123(01)00113-x

Susmel, L., & Lazzarin, P. (2002). A bi‐parametric Wöhler curve for high cycle multiaxial fatigue assessment. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 25 (1), 63-78. http://doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2695.2002.00462.x

Jepps, L., Briskham, P., Sims, N., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Investigation into the Effect of Interlock Volume on SPR Strength. Materials, 16 (7), 2747. http://doi.org/10.3390/ma16072747

Susmel, L., Berto, F., & Hu, Z. (n.d.). The Strain energy density to estimate lifetime of notched components subjected to variable amplitude fatigue loading. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 13 (47), 383-393. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.47.28

Ahmed, A.A., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). On the use of length scale parameters to assess the static strength of notched 3D-printed PLA. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 11 (41), 252-259. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.41.34

Wang, Y., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Estimation of fatigue lifetime for selected metallic materials under multiaxial variable amplitude loading. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 10 (37), 241-248. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.37.32

Susmel, L., Hattingh, D.G., James, M.N., Maggiolini, E., & Tovo, R. (n.d.). Designing aluminium friction stir welded joints against multiaxial fatigue. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 10 (37), 207-214. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.37.27

Tovo, R., Susmel, L., James, M.N., Hattingh, D.G., & Maggiolini, E. (n.d.). Crack initiation and propagation paths in small diameter FSW 6082-T6 aluminium tubes under fatigue loading. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 10 (36), 119-129. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.36.12

Castro, F.C., Araújo, J.A., Pires, M.S.T., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Estimation of fretting fatigue life using a multiaxial stress-based critical distance methodology. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 9 (33), 444-450. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.33.49

Wang, Y., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Critical plane approach to multiaxial variable amplitude fatigue loading. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 9 (33), 345-356. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.33.38

Hattingh, D.G., James, M.N., Susmel, L., & Tovo, R. (n.d.). Multiaxial fatigue of aluminium friction stir welded joints: preliminary results. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 9 (33), 382-389. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.33.42

Bagni, C., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Gradient-enriched linear-elastic tip stresses to perform the highcycle fatigue assessment of notched plain concrete. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 9 (33), 105-110. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.33.14

Yin, T., Tyas, A., Plekhov, O., Terekhina, A., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). On the use of the Theory of Critical Distances to estimate the dynamic strength of notched 6063-T5 aluminium alloy. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 8 (30), 220-225. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.30.28

Louks, R., Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Static assessment of brittle/ductile notched materials: an engineering approach based on the Theory of Critical Distances. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 8 (30), 23-30. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.30.04

Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). Gradient enriched linear-elastic crack tip stresses to estimate the static strength of cracked engineering ceramics. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 7 (25), 87-93. http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.25.13

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. (n.d.). Sulla stima di macro, micro e nano-durezza di materiali metallici mediante analisi elasto-plastiche agli elementi finiti. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 6 (19). http://doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.19.04

Martins, L.H.L., Ferro, J.C.T., Ferreira, J.L.A., Araújo, J.A., & Susmel, L. (n.d.). A notch methodology to estimate fretting fatigue strength. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 29 (1), 82-90. http://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-58782007000100011

Conference papers

Susmel, L. (2024). Theory of Critical Distances and notched filament-based 3D-printed components: lessons learned from polymers and concrete. Procedia Structural Integrity, 53, 44-51. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2024.01.006

Kouanga, C.V.T., Nowell, D., Joyce, R.S.D., & Susmel, L. (2022). Critical Plane and Critical Distance Approaches to Assess Damage Under Variable Amplitude Fretting Fatigue Loading. In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, (pp. 161-173). Springer Singapore: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8810-2_13

Susmel, L. (2021). Nominal stresses to assess damage in notched additively manufactured steel subjected to constant and variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. Procedia Structural Integrity, 34, 178-183. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2021.12.026

Dantas, R., Correia, J., Lesiuk, G., Rozumek, D., Zhu, S.-.P., Jesus, A.D., ... Berto, F. (2020). Multiaxial fatigue assessment of S355 steel in the high-cycle region by using Susmel’s criterion. Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 796-803. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.10.093

Seibert, P., Razavi, N., Susmel, L., Berto, F., & Kästner, M. (2020). Validation of the Averaged Strain Energy Density Criterion for Additively Manufactured Notched Polylactide Acid Specimens. Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 2099-2103. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.11.035

Alanazi, N., & Susmel, L. (2020). The Theory of Critical Distances to Predict Static and Dynamic Strength of Notched Plain Concrete under Mixed-Mode I/II Loading. Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 886-895. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.11.057

Ng, C.T., & Susmel, L. (2020). Static assessment of notched additively manufactured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 627-636. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.10.073

Mella, D., Brevis, W., & Susmel, L. (2020). Single cylinder subjected to vortex-induced vibrations: estimating cyclic stresses for fatigue assessment. Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 511-516. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.10.060

Zamzami, I.A., Razavi, N., Berto, F., & Susmel, L. (2020). The Critical Distance Method to estimate the fatigue strength of notched additively manufactured titanium alloys. Procedia Structural Integrity, 28, 994-1001. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2020.11.114

Zamzami, I.A., Davison, B., & Susmel, L. (2019). Experimental fatigue curves to perform the fatigue assessment of aluminium-to-steel thin welded joints. Procedia Structural Integrity, 18, 255-261. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2019.08.161

Ezeh, O.H., & Susmel, L. (2018). Fatigue behaviour of additively manufactured polylactide (PLA). Procedia Structural Integrity, 13, 728-734. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2018.12.121

Ezeh, O.H., & Susmel, L. (2018). On the fatigue strength of 3D-printed polylactide (PLA). Procedia Structural Integrity, 9, 29-36. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2018.06.007

Tang, D., Evans, M., Briskham, P., Susmel, L., & Sims, N. (2018). Modelling and Characterisation of a Servo Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR) System. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1106, 012021. http://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1106/1/012021

Susmel, L., Carpinteri, A., Hattingh, D.G., Bozic, Z., & Angelova, D. (2018). 21st European Conference on Fracture. Engineering Failure Analysis, 83, 239. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.10.011

Ahmed, A.A., & Susmel, L. (2017). Additively Manufactured PLA under static loading: strength/cracking behaviour vs. deposition angle. Procedia Structural Integrity, 3, 498-507. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2017.04.060

Spagnoli, A., Hong, Y., Risitano, G., Susmel, L., Withers, P.J., & Di Cocco, V. (2017). Special Issue on ‘Modern Imaging Techniques in Fracture and Damage Analyses’: Selected papers from the 21st European Conference of Fracture (ECF 21), held in Catania, Sicily, Italy, on 20–24 June 2016. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 183, iii-iv. http://doi.org/10.1016/s0013-7944(17)30938-4

Terekhina, A.I., Plekhov, O.A., Kostina, A.A., & Susmel, L. (2017). A comparison of the two approaches of the theory of critical distances based on linear-elastic and elasto-plastic analyses. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 208, 012042. http://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/208/1/012042

Wang, Y., & Susmel, L. (2016). Estimating the orientation of crack initiation planes under constant and variable amplitude multiaxial fatigue loading. Procedia Structural Integrity, 2, 3233-3239. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2016.06.403

Pelekis, I., & Susmel, L. (2016). The Theory of Critical Distances to estimate static and dynamic strength of notched plain concrete. Procedia Structural Integrity, 2, 2006-2013. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2016.06.252

Susmel, L. (2016). High-cycle fatigue of notched plain concrete. Procedia Structural Integrity, 1, 2-9. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.prostr.2016.02.002

Askes, H., & Susmel, L. (2015). Understanding cracked materials: is Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics obsolete? Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 38 (2), 154-160. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12183

Susmel, L., Askes, H., Bennett, T., & Taylor, D. (2013). Theory of Critical Distances versus Gradient Mechanics in modelling the transition from the short to long crack regime at the fatigue limit. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36 (9), 861-869. http://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.12066

ASKES, H., LIVIERI, P., SUSMEL, L., TAYLOR, D., & TOVO, R. (2013). Intrinsic material length, Theory of Critical Distances and Gradient Mechanics: analogies and differences in processing linear‐elastic crack tip stress fields. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36 (1), 39-55. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.2012.01687.x

Bettinelli, S., Placido, A., Susmel, L., & Tovo, R. (2010). An Integrated Data Acquisition System for on‐Water Measurement of Performance in Rowing. Strain, 46 (5), 493-509. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1305.2009.00690.x

Atzori, B., & Susmel, L. (2005). Notch and defect sensitivity under any kind of fatigue loading: An unifying approach. 11th International Conference on Fracture 2005, ICF11, 4, 2884-2889.

SUSMEL, L., TOVO, R., & LAZZARIN, P. (2005). The mean stress effect on the high-cycle fatigue strength from a multiaxial fatigue point of view. International Journal of Fatigue, 27 (8), 928-943. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2004.11.012

Quaresimin, M., & Susmel, L. (2002). Multiaxial fatigue behaviour of composite laminates. Key Engineering Materials, 221-222, 71-80.

Hattingh, D.G., James, M.N., Susmel, L., & Tovo, R. Fatigue Behaviour of Al 6082-T6 Friction Stir Welded Tubular Joints under Torsional Loading. Key Engineering Materials, 627, 193-196. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.627.193

Brevis, W., Susmel, L., & Boxall, J.B. A Multiaxial Notch Fatigue Methodology to Estimate In-Service Lifetime of Corroded Cast Iron Water Pipes. Key Engineering Materials, 577-578, 125-128. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.577-578.125

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. Taking Full Advantage of Nominal Stresses to Design Notched Components against Variable Amplitude Multiaxial Fatigue. Key Engineering Materials, 488-489, 747-750. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.488-489.747

Susmel, L., & Taylor, D. On the Use of the Theory of Critical Distances to Estimate K<sub>Ic</sub> and ∆K<sub>th</sub> from Experimental Results Generated by Testing Standard Notches. Key Engineering Materials, 417-418, 25-28. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.417-418.25

Cova, M., Livieri, P., Susmel, L., & Tovo, R. Defects vs. Small Notches Competition in Fatigue Failure Initiation of Cast Steel. Key Engineering Materials, 417-418, 529-532. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.417-418.529

Araujo, J.A., Susmel, L., Taylor, D., & Lopes, L.H.M. Application of the Theory of Critical Distance to Fretting Fatigue. In Fracture of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures, (pp. 1099-1100). Springer Netherlands: http://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4972-2_545

Susmel, L. Eurocode 3’s Standard Curves and Theory of Critical Distances to Estimate Fatigue Lifetime of Steel Weldments. In Key Engineering Materials, (pp. 21-24). Trans Tech Publications Ltd: http://doi.org/10.4028/0-87849-448-0.21

Susmel, L. The Theory of Critical Distances: Applications in Fatigue. In Fracture of Nano and Engineering Materials and Structures, (pp. 1101-1102). Springer Netherlands: http://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4972-2_546

Book chapters

Gitman, I.M., Tu, R., & Susmel, L. (2024). Fuzzy Inference System for Fatigue Parameters Prediction in Metals: from Strength to Fatigue. In Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics. (pp. 257-269). Springer Nature Switzerland: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58665-1_20

Susmel, L. (2023). Static Assessment of Notched Additively Manufactured Polymers Based on the Theory of Critical Distances. In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. (pp. 65-75). Springer Nature Singapore: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7808-1_7

Susmel, L. (2023). Introduction. In Comprehensive Structural Integrity. (pp. 1-2). Elsevier: http://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-822944-6.00104-3

Faruq, N.Z., & Susmel, L. (2021). An Advanced Elasto-Plastic Approach to Design Notched Metals Against Variable Amplitude Multiaxial Fatigue Loading. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. (pp. 493-503). Springer Singapore: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9121-1_34

Teuchou Kouanga, C.V., Jones, J.D., Revill, I., Wormald, A., Nowell, D., DwyerJoyce, R.S., ... Susmel, L. (2019). Finite Lifetime Estimation of Mechanical Assemblies Subjected to Fretting Fatigue Loading. In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. (pp. 345-358). Springer Singapore: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0411-8_31

Books

Susmel, L. (2009). Multiaxial notch fatigue. Woodhead Publishing Limited. http://doi.org/10.1533/9781845695835

Other activities

Luca Susmel is the Editor-in-Chief of Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier (since July 2013)

Luca Susmel is member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the following International Journals:

· International Journal of Fatigue

· Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures

· Material Design & Processing Communications

· Engineering (Eng)

· Forces in Mechanics

· International Journal of Structural Integrity

· Journal of Material Science and Technology Research

Luca Susmel is member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the book series on Structural Integrity published by Springer.

From 2007 until 2020 Luca Susmel was a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Open Mechanical Engineering Journal (the journal was discontinued in 2020).

Luca is the section editor (Section 1: Structural Integrity Assessment - Examples and Case Studies) of the 2nd Edition of Comprehensive Structural Integrity, Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2023.

(https://www.sciencedirect.com/referencework/9780080437491/comprehensive-structural-integrity)

Postgraduate supervision

Mohammad Soleymani – PhD project’s: “Time modelling and Deformation analysis of engineering structures using artificial intelligence and advanced geodetic techniques”

 

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