“…When considering the integrity of structural components, such as dissimilar metal welded joints (DMWJ), it is important to take under consideration the effect of the environment and the role of corrosion in the cracking mechanisms and failure of these components. Cracking caused by a combination of environmental, mechanical, and metallurgical variables is commonly referred to as "environmental cracking" [26] and could manifest in fatigue corrosion (FC), stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and hydrogen embrittlement [27]. FC is the result of the combined action of an alternating or cyclic stress and a corrosive environment; the fatigue process is thought to cause the rupture of the protective passive film, upon which corrosion is accelerated [28].…”