Application and Development of Finite Element Method in Fatigue Analysis

The domestic and overseas scholar’s works in fatigue numerical simulation works, and the application states of finite element method in fatigue strength analysis and fatigue life analysis were summarized. The advantages of optimizing structure, enhancing fatigue resistance, simulating crack initiation and growth, building fatigue module and finishing life prediction by finite element method were summarized. The prospect of finite element method in fatigue analysis was given at last.