Finite element analysis and simulation of welding: a bibliography (1976 - 1996)

Abstract

This paper gives a bibliographical review of the finite element methods (FEMs) applied to the analysis and simulation of welding processes. The bibliography at the end of the paper contains references to papers, conference proceedings and theses/dissertations on the subject that were published between 1976 and 1996. The following topics are included: modelling of welding processes in general, modelling of specific welding processes, influence of geometrical parameters, heat transfer and fluid flow in welds, residual stresses and deformation in welds, fracture mechanics and welding, fatigue of welded structures, destructive and nondestructive evaluation of weldments and cracks, welded tubular joints, pipes and pressure vessels/components, and welds in plates and other structures/components.

Influence of thermo-mechanical material properties of different steel grades on welding residual stresses and angular distortion

“…During the last three decades, with the evolution of computing capabilities, the finite element (FE) method has proven itself as an alternative and acceptable tool for prediction of welding residual stresses and distortions [2,3]. The FE simulations for the welding process can be divided into three categories, though they all have a common motive which is assessment of welding residual stresses and distortions.…”

Effects of welding speed, energy input and heat source distribution on temperature variations in butt joint welding

“…Simulation tools based on finite element (FE) method are very useful to predict welding distortions and residual stresses [3] at the early stage of product design and welding process development. However, the complexity of welding processes and the complex geometry of real engineering components have made the prediction of welding distortions and residual stresses a very difficulty task.…”

Shear blanking test of a mechanically bonded aluminum/copper composite using experimental and numerical methods

“…The new FE modeling was required because welding and joining simulation reviews over the past three decades do not contain any FE study of bond shear strength for core clad composites [31][32][33]. The critical parameters in the numerical model were studied to develop a larger and more uniform plastic strain distribution at the interface and to minimize strain concentration in other regions.…”