A mechanical properties and failure mechanism study for resistance spot welded AHSSs under coach-peel and lap-shear loads

Z Xu, C Tian, L Mao, H Tian, B Yi, H Ling - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
Based on mechanical tests, microstructure characterizations and finite element simulations,
the mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of resistance spot welds (RSWs) were …

A study on improving the mechanical performance by controlling the halo ring in the Q&P 980 steel resistance spot welds

DC Ramachandran, B Figueredo, O Sherepenko… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study focuses on improving the mechanical performance of third-generation Q&P steel
resistance spot welds using a double-pulse welding cycle. Single and double-pulse welding …

Predictive maintenance of standalone steel industrial components powered by a dynamic reliability digital twin model with artificial intelligence

D D'Urso, F Chiacchio, S Cavalieri… - Reliability Engineering & …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence algorithms underscores the importance of large
datasets. Recent trends highlight the need for high-quality training data, especially in …

[HTML][HTML] Microstructure and shearing strength of stainless steel/low carbon steel joints produced by resistance spot welding

B Wang, F Qiu, L Chen, Q Zhou, B Dong, H Yang… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present research utilized the resistance spot welding process on stainless steel and low
carbon steel. The diameters of joint and nugget, microstructure and shearing strength of …

The failure mechanism of resistance spot welded third-generation medium-Mn steel during shear-tension loading

S Sarmast-Ghahfarokhi, S Zhang, ARH Midawi… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Medium-Mn (M-Mn) steels have received considerable attention in the automotive
industry due to their superior mechanical properties such as high strength to weight ratio …

A review of the effects of resistance spot welding on metallurgical and mechanical characteristics

AS Adkine, SK Biradar - Welding International, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Resistance spot welding (RSW) is a modern welding technology that enables the rapid and
effective joining of materials across various industry sectors. It finds wide application in the …

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of laser-welded joints of 1.2 GPa-class quenching and partitioning steel

MM Zahrani, E Ranjbarnodeh, M Ketabchi… - Optics & Laser …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Laser welding of 1.2 GPa-class cold-rolled quenching and partitioning steel with
martensite+ retained austenite microstructure was performed at different heat inputs ranging …

Influence of loading orientation on mechanical properties of spot welds

M Shojaee, C Tolton, ARH Midawi, C Butcher… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The mechanical performance and failure characteristics of resistance spot welds from two
grades of third-generation advanced high strength steels (3G-AHSS), designated 3G-980 …

Improvement of the mechanical performance of ZnAlMg coated steel brazed joints through precipitation-based strengthening

S Sarmast-Ghahfarokhi, ARH Midawi… - Materials Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The non-fusion weld-brazing process has attracted considerable attention in the automotive
industry due to its lower susceptibility to welding-related defects and high capability to join …

[HTML][HTML] New insights into the fracture behavior of advanced high strength steel resistance spot welds

A Chabok, H Cao, E van der Aa, Y Pei - Journal of Materials Processing …, 2022 - Elsevier
While the automotive industry is striving for the reduction of car body weight to increase the
fuel efficiency and to reduce CO 2 emission without compromising the safety and …