%0 journal article %@ 0142-1123 %A Uz, M.-V., Kocak, M., Lemaitre, F., Ehrstroem, J.-E., Kempa, S., Bron, F. %D 2009 %J International Journal of Fatigue %N 5 %P 916-926 %R doi:10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2008.10.003 %T Improvement of damage tolerance of laser beam welded stiffened panels for airframes via local engineering %U https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2008.10.003 5 %X fatigue tests. This paper presents the first FCP test results of a comprehensive ongoing program which investigates the benefits and potential role of crenellations on welded Alalloy and steel structures. Further issues including microstructural examinations, numerical investigations, fitness for service analysis and residual strength aspects will be topics of another communication.