Abstract High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steels have gained a wide range of acceptance not
only in the automobile industries but also in the field of petrochemical transportation. They …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a crucial element of Industry 4.0. In the pursuit
of fabricating lightweight components, AM of aluminium alloys has become the centre of …

As a rapidly evolving advanced digital manufacturing technology, additive manufacturing
(AM) has its advantages including short manufacturing cycle, material saving, and …

The effects of ultrasonic impact treatment (UIT) on the microstructure, corrosion resistance,
and surface residual stress of hot-rolled S355 steel were investigated. In addition, the …

The influence of ultrasonic shot peening (USSP) on microstructure, surface segregation,
localized and electrochemical corrosion of AA2024 was investigated using immersion test …

In order to study a reliable simulation method of residual stress in aluminum alloy welds,
based on computer simulation technology, this paper combines finite element technology to …

Ultrasonic peening treatment (UPT) has been proved to be an effective way of improving
residual stresses distribution in weld structures. Thus, it shows a great potential in stress …

Abstract 7A52 (Al-Zn-Mg-Cu) alloy is a high-strength aluminum alloy; its welded joints are
often accompanied by defects such as poor wear resistance and low fatigue strength …

Thermal stress relief (TSR), vibration stress relief (VSR), and thermal and vibratory Stress
relief (TVSR) have all been proven to be effective for residual stress relief. So far, no …

The present study reports on the results of a completed research project, which investigated
the corrosion fatigue behaviour of weldments made of structural steel S355J2+ N treated …