Thermo-mechanical modeling of the gas-tungsten-arc (GTA) welding process
A fundamental study of gas-tungsten-arc (GTA) welding was undertaken. This was initiated with a review of the GTA welding process which lead to the decision to focus experimental and analytical efforts on stationary welds on a pure material. Pure nickel was selected for the test material. Temperature, strain, and distortion measurements were made during the formation of spot welds on circular plates. Transient thermal data were obtained with thermocouples, a radiation pyrometer, and from motion pictures. Local strain was observed qualitatively from Moire interference fringe patterns. Distortion during welding was measured with displacement gages and residual distortion with a profilometer. Experimental measurements are compared with predictions of thermal and mechanical finite element codes.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5677959
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-52891
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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