A heat transfer study of resistance spot welding has been conducted both theoretically and experimentally. A numerical solution based on a finite difference formulation of the heat equation has been developed to predict temperature distributions as a function of both time and position during the welding process. The computer model also predicts the temperature distribution through the copper el...

Alloy ASTM A710 (HSLA-80) is a co-precipitation hardened steel with a desirable combination of mechanical properties and weldability, making it an excellent candidate for use in structural applications such as bridges, shipbuilding, and pipelines. There have been extensive studies of the strengthening mechanisms, effect of heat treatment and continuous cooling, and kinetics of the precipitation...

In order to assess the integrity of welded pressure vessel containing a crack, behavior three-point bending specimens made HSLA steel joint are tested at -40°C, and their fracture behaviour analyzed, as conservative measure crack resistance. Specimens were low-alloyed NIONIKRAL 70, by SAW process. Surface notches machined electro-erosion method in parent metal (PM), heat affected zone (HAZ) wel...

thermomechanical control process steel produced by rolling has a significant anisotropy. the elongated grains and inclusions formed during hot rolling of ferrite and low carbon hsla steels directly influence the anisotropy of the steel’s mechanical properties as a result of microstructural anisotropy. the present research deals with this anisotropy, and particular attention has been paid to the...