There is a high demand for life extension of offshore structures in different regions, such as
Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Malaysian and Australian waters, and etc., that are now reaching …

An attractive, alternative approach for the reduction of harmful residual stresses in weld
zones is reviewed, which utilises low temperature, solid-state, displacive phase …

Welding residual stresses impose significant influences on the fatigue behavior and
structural integrity of welded connections in various engineering applications …

In the present study, the main purpose is to detect the most key factors of shot peening (SP)
process on the microhardness, grain size, and residual stress of AISI 1060 high carbon …

Ball-burnishing (BB) and shot peening (SP) as surface treatments lead to local plastic
deformations in near-surface regions, which result in development of residual stresses and …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has proven to be effective for repairing and
strengthening existing structures. Spiral welded steel tubes (SWTs), extensively utilized for …

Nowadays, with severe competitive business environment, limited material sources and high
cost of manufacturing, the importance of maintenance and repair is self-evident. In this field …

In-service patch welding is commonly used to repair corroded or damaged steel
infrastructures. However, the in-service conditions may unfavorably affect the long-term …

A great deal of effort goes into production of modern steel for structural applications. The
structural integrity of the steel becomes compromised when it is welded to form engineering …

In some industrial applications, welding is the only alternative to join different parts.
However, the major problem in welded structures is the tensile residual stresses that are …