Numerical studies on mixed mode fracture behavior of dissimilar (AISI 304 and AA1050) welded joints with multiple cracks

Effect of residual stresses on mixed mode stress intensity factor (SIF) of dissimilar welds (steel AISI 304 and aluminum AA1050) has been investigated numerically. Opposite surface cracks of various crack depth ratio [(a/t); “a” crack depth, “t” plate thickness] and crack aspect ratio [(a/c); “c” se...

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Published in:Welding in the world 2018-05, Vol.62 (3), p.565-579
Main Authors: S, Suresh Kumar, V, Naren Balaji, P.M, Prrithvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Aluminum base alloys
Aspect ratio
Austenitic stainless steels
Chemistry and Materials Science
Dissimilar material joining
Fracture mechanics
Heat flux
Materials Science
Metallic Materials
Plates (structural members)
Research Paper
Residual stress
Solid Mechanics
Stress intensity factors
Structural integrity
Surface cracks
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Welded joints
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Summary:Effect of residual stresses on mixed mode stress intensity factor (SIF) of dissimilar welds (steel AISI 304 and aluminum AA1050) has been investigated numerically. Opposite surface cracks of various crack depth ratio [(a/t); “a” crack depth, “t” plate thickness] and crack aspect ratio [(a/c); “c” semi-major axis of the ellipse] were considered for different heat flux values. The geometry correction factor (Y) was determined with consideration of mode II and mode III fracture. It is noted that, at short crack depths, as the residual stress increases, SIF of steel region decreases and increases for aluminum region. When the crack depth ratio increases, SIF of both materials decreases due to relieving of residual stress at higher crack depths. Non-uniform crack opening was observed along the crack border, front, and rear side of the plate. A three-parameter relationship has been arrived to determine the structural integrity of dissimilar welded joint.
ISSN:0043-2288
1878-6669
DOI:10.1007/s40194-018-0550-5