The contour method determines residual stress by cutting a specimen into two pieces and
measuring surface height maps, or contours, on the free surfaces created by the cut. The …

Accurate measurement of residual stress in metallic components using the contour method
relies on the achievement of a good quality cut, on the appropriate measurement of the …

This paper is a research output of DMW-Creep project which is part of a national UK
programme through the RCUK Energy programme and India's Department of Atomic …

The multiple cut contour method is applied to map longitudinal and transverse components
of residual stress in two nominally identical 50 mm thick electron beam welded Ti-6Al-4V …

The contour method is applied in an innovative manner to measure the distribution of hoop
residual stress in a large martensitic-ferritic steel pipe containing a multi-pass girth weld …

Application of the contour method for the measurement of weld residual stresses (WRS) is
prone to inaccuracy due to plastic deformation resulting from the redistribution of typically …

Cutting-induced plasticity can lead to elevated uncertainties in residual stress
measurements made by the contour method. In this study plasticity-induced stress errors are …

A multipass thick welded specimen restrained by three saddle-shape plates welded to the
bottom surface was prepared and treated using the post-weld ultrasonic impact treatment …

The present work examines optimal cutting configurations for the measurement of weld
residual stresses (WRS) using the contour method. The accuracy of a conventional, single …

The contour method for assessing residual stress is a widely accessible method in terms of
the equipment required and experimental protocol. However, its application is hampered by …