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Characterization of welding residual stresses with neutron diffraction

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/672109· OSTI ID:672109
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
  2. Edison Welding Inst., Columbus, OH (United States)
Welding residual stresses are a key concern in the fabrication and use of structural components containing welds. Residual stresses in welds are caused by non-uniform expansion and shrinkage of differently heated zones during the thermal transient of a weld pass. In some alloys, solid state phase transformations occurring during the welding transient contribute additional residual stresses. Manufacturing problems arising from welding residual stresses include cracking and dimensional distortion. During use, tensile stresses in the welded zone limit the fatigue resistance of the component under cyclic loading. In an aggressive environment, tensile welding residual stresses also create a necessary condition for stress-corrosion cracking to take place.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
672109
Report Number(s):
ORNL/CP--97550; CONF-980627--; ON: DE98004895; BR: EE0403000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English