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Effects of weld metal strength and defects on the ductility of HSLA-100 plates

Conference ·
OSTI ID:205434
 [1];  [2]
  1. Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA (United States). Center for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems
  2. M.W. Kellogg, Houston, TX (United States)

Wide-plate tension tests were performed on high-strength low-alloy steel, minimum yield strength of 690 MPa, with various controlled intentional defects in both undermatched and overmatched welds. Lack-of-fusion areas on the sidewall comprising about 10 percent of the cross-section resulted in full net-section strength. Weld undercut to a depth of 12 percent of the thickness resulted in gross-section yielding and good elongation. Misalignment (offset) of 3 mm slightly reduced the elongation relative to plates within tolerances. There was no consistent difference between the results of the undermatched welds and the overmatched welds.

OSTI ID:
205434
Report Number(s):
CONF-950695--; ISBN 0-7918-1309-6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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