Statistical aspects of fatigue crack growth life of base metal,weld metal and heat affected zone in FSWed 7075-T651 aluminum alloy

The statistical aspects of fatigue crack growth life of base metal (BM), weld metal (WM) and heat affected zone (HAZ) in friction stir welded (FSWed) 7075-T651 aluminum alloy has been studied by Weibull statistical analysis. The fatigue crack growth tests were performed at room temperature on ASTM standard CT specimens under three different constant stress intensity factor range controls. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effects of statistical aspects of fatigue crack growth life on stress intensity factor ranges and material properties, namely BM, WM and HAZ specimens. In this work, the Weibull distribution was employed to estimate the statistical aspects of fatigue crack growth life. The shape parameter of Weibull distribution for fatigue crack growth life was significantly affected by material properties and the stress intensity factor range. The scale parameter of WM specimen exhibited the lowest value at all stress intensity factor ranges.     

Mechanical properties of CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>/MIG welded structural rolled steel and stainless steel

To accomplish long-term use of specific parts of steel, welding technology is widely applied. In this study, to compare the efficiency in improving mechanical properties, rolled steel (SS400) was welded with stainless steel (STS304) by both CO₂ welding method and MIG (metal inert gas) welding method, respectively. Multi-tests were conducted on the welded specimen, such as X-ray irradiation, Vickers’ Hardness, tensile test, fatigue test and fatigue crack growth test. Based on the fatigue crack growth test performed by two different methods, the relationship of da/dN was analyzed. Although the hardness by the two methods was similar, tensile test and fatigue properties of MIG welded specimen are superior to CO₂ welded one.     

Effect of post weld aging treatment on tensile properties of electron beam welded AA2219 aluminum alloy

Aluminum alloy 2219 (Al-6.5%Cu) is a favourite age hardenable alloy for aerospace applications because of its excellent welding characteristics. Though AA2219 has got an edge over its 6000 and 7000 series counterparts in terms of weldability, it also suffers from poor joint strength when welded. In this investigation an attempt has been made to improve the welded joint strength through post weld aging treatment. This paper presents the effect of post-weld aging treatment on tensile properties of electron beam welded AA2219 aluminum alloy. Square butt joints were fabricated using an electron beam welding (EBW) machine of 100 kV capacity. The joints were given post-weld artificial aging treatment. Tensile tests were carried out using 100 kN, electro-mechanical controlled universal testing machine. It is found that the post-weld aging treatment is beneficial for improving weld metal hardness and tensile properties. This is mainly due to the uniform distribution of CuAl₂ precipitates in the weld metal region in post-weld aged joints compared to as welded joints as evident from weld metal microstructure.     

煤制天然气中氢对X80钢螺旋焊管力学性能的影响

近年来,我国多项煤制天然气示范工程投入运行,X80钢螺旋焊管常用于天然气长输管道建设,其与煤制天然气的相容性直接影响了长输管道的服役寿命和安全可靠性。为研究煤制天然气对国产X80钢螺旋焊管的力学性能影响,分别从埋弧螺旋焊管的母材和螺旋焊缝处取样,在总压为12 MPa,氢气分数为0,1vol%,2.2vol%,5vol%的模拟环境中分别进行慢应变速率拉伸试验和疲劳裂纹扩展速率试验。试验结果表明:含氢量5vol%以下时,煤制天然气对国产X80管线钢强度性能影响很小,但对塑性性能有一定影响,对疲劳裂纹扩展性能影响很大,煤制天然气中氢对母材的疲劳裂纹扩展性能劣化影响比螺旋焊缝严重。     

HG80钢及其焊接接头的疲劳裂纹扩展

为适应大型工程机械焊接用钢需要，对低合金高强度钢HG80及其焊接接头的疲劳裂纹扩展速率进行了研究。结果表明，疲劳裂纹扩展速率对钢板的轧制方向不敏感，焊缝及热影响区疲劳裂纹扩展速率明显低于基材。在排除焊接残余应力导致的裂纹闭合效应后，焊缝及热影响区疲劳裂纹扩展速率与基材相当。     

TC17-TC11异种钛合金线性摩擦焊接头弯曲性能分析与改善

分析了TC11和TC17异种钛合金线性摩擦焊接接头的弯曲性能,探寻了焊缝区弯曲塑性的薄弱区。通过测试焊接接头的硬度、分析焊缝区组织、断口形貌,特别是弯曲试样表面滑移线形态,研究了弯曲断裂机制。通过焊后超声冲击以及高温固溶+时效热处理,探索了改善焊接接头弯曲塑性的工艺方法。研究结果表明,采用接头弯曲性能试验,可以更好地表征TC11和TC17异种钛合金线性摩擦焊接接头焊缝区的宏观性能;经焊后时效热处理的线性焊接头的弯曲角度只有TC17母材的38%,TC11母材的30%。弯曲塑性是其力学性能的薄弱环节;焊合区及TC17侧变形区是接头弯曲塑性的薄弱区,弯曲断口均呈脆性断裂特征。焊合区断口为细小等轴晶粒的晶间断裂,焊接界面对TC17侧的滑移有明显的阻碍作用,容易在焊合区TC17侧形成微观裂纹;TC17变形区的弯曲起裂断口是大面积滑移剪切所形成的剪切韧窝,而TC17侧变形区晶粒大而长,有利于形成更长的滑移线和更集中的位错聚集,所以弯曲试验时TC17侧变形区最容易开裂。焊后进行超声冲击处理,在试件表面形成了约20 μm厚度的变形层,接头的弯曲角度相对提高34%;接头进行高温固溶+时效处理后,接头的弯曲塑性提高,最高平均弯曲角度达到31.2°,相对提高82%。为钛合金线性摩擦焊接接头的宏观塑性性能分析与改善提出了一个有意义的研究方向。     

Assessment of the crack growth characteristics at the low fatigue limit of a multi-pass welded Ni-based alloy 617

It has become known that the most effective methodology for green power plant systems is to increase the generating efficiency of steam power plants. Among the materials developed to improve the performance, it is known that the most practical and applicable materials are Ni-based Alloys. However, it is necessary to first guarantee mechanical reliability of the weld for applying these Ni-based Alloys. In this study, firstly, the fatigue strength of multi-pass welded Ni-based Alloy 617 in as-welded and post weld heat-treated conditions were assessed. And then the crack growth characteristics at the low fatigue limit of them were assessed. From the results, fatigue strength of the welds those were post weld heat treated did not show large difference compare to not heat-treated ones. These results mean that the weld of Ni-based Alloy 617 is not influenced remarkably by post weld heat treatment in the metallurgical and mechanical changes. However, it was found that the fatigue crack grew at the low fatigue limit, which was about 48.4% (327 MPa) of the static tensile strength (675.1 MPa) of the weld, and 43.1% of the base material (759.4 MPa).     

基于ANSYS的裂纹尖端应力强度因子研究

通过ANSYS建立焊接接头三区域模型。分别定义了不同的力学性能参数来模拟焊接接头各个区域力学性能的不均匀性,分别计算裂纹处在焊接接头各个区域的应力强度因子。计算结果表明：焊缝应力强度因子最低,母材次之,热影响区最高。说明材料的屈服强度与裂纹尖端的应力强度因子有密切的关系。屈服强度越高,应力强度因子越低。     

Creep-fatigue crack growth behavior of a structure with crack like defects at the welds

A study on a creep-fatigue crack growth behavior has been carried out for a cylindrical structure with weldments by using a structural test and an evaluation according to the assessment procedures. The creep-fatigue crack growth behavior following the creep-fatigue crack initiation has been assessed by using the French A16 procedure and the conservatism for the present structural test has been examined. The structural specimen is a welded cylindrical shell made of 316 L stainless steel (SS) for one half of the cylinder and 304 SS for the other half. In the creep-fatigue test, the hold time under a tensile load which produces the primary nominal stress of 45 MPa was one hour at 600°C and creep-fatigue loads of 600 cycles were applied. The evaluation results for the creep-fatigue crack propagation were compared with those of the observed images from the structural test. The assessment results for the creep-fatigue crack behavior according to the French A16 procedure showed that the A16 is overly conservative for the creep-fatigue crack propagation in the present case with a short hold time of one hour.     

Corrosion effects on fatigue crack propagation of stainless steel and its heat affected zone in pH buffer solutions

A corrosion fatigue crack propagation test for 430 stainless steel and its heat affected zone was conducted in pH buffer solutions, and the results were compared with model predictions. The bare corrosion effect on fatigue crack propagation, particularly in corrosive environments was evaluated by means of a modified Forman equation. As shown in the results, the average corrosion rate determined from the ratio of corrosion induced crack length to the entire crack length under a cycle load was 0.11 and 0.37 for the base metal and heat affected zone, respectively, with a load ratio of 0.5, frequency of 0.5, and a pH 10.0 environment. The modeling and experimental processes demonstrate a step towards a methodology enabling the corrosion effects on fatigue crack propagation behavior to be determined.     

焊后热处理对30CrMnSiNi2A钢电子束焊接件疲劳行为的影响

电子束局部热处理是一种新型的热处理方式，探讨其对电子束焊接接头组织和疲劳性能的影响规律具有十分重要的实际意义。文中采用CT(紧凑拉伸)试样，对30CrMnSiNi2A钢电子束焊接后焊态、焊后炉内整体热处理和电子束局部热处理三种焊接接头焊缝与母材的疲劳裂纹扩展速率进行试验研究；并测定上述两个部位的门槛值。结合金相组织分析，讨论焊后热处理对接头疲劳行为的影响。试验结果表明，电子束局部热处理和整体热处理都能够在一定程度上改善焊接接头的组织和近门槛值处抗疲劳裂纹扩展的能力。由于电子束局部热处理具有方便、省时、节省能源和提高生产率的优点，因而具有较大的应用潜力和研究价值。     

Effect of weld parameters on mechanical properties and tensile behavior of tungsten inert gas welded AW6082-T6 aluminium alloy

The effect of different welding parameters on the mechanical properties and tensile behavior of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welded joints was analyzed. Four different groove angles were chosen, 60°, 70°, 80° and 90°, to ascertain the tendency of microstructure formation and quality of the weld. Mechanical properties were assessed in the terms of Vickers HV1 hardness. Microanalysis of test samples produced using different current 165 A, 180 A, 200 A with same groove angle of 90° was done in fusion, partially melted, and heat affected zone; all the images showed good penetration and clear transition from one to following zone. The transverse tensile tests were accomplished on the welded joints to evaluate influence of welding parameters and groove geometry to the joint tensile strength and its behavior during exploitation. It was verified that the tensile strength of the welds is closely related to the welding parameters. The chosen 180 A welding current ensured highest tensile strength of test samples; the same as proper selection of groove angle (90°) provides good fusion and high quality of major welds. The results revealed that the weld penetration depends on welding current.

     

Modelling the effect of HAZ undermatching on the crack-tip stress distribution in idealized welds

In order to study the influence of the heat-affected zone softening on the fracture behaviour of welds with cracks in the weld metal centre line, a large variety of weld geometries and undermatch conditions of the heat affected zone mechanical properties, relative to the weld metal and base material, were addressed in this study. With this aim, the opening stress distribution in notched welded specimens was analysed using the numerical simulation of the three-point bending test. The numerical results show a reduction in the stress levels ahead of the crack tip for welded specimens with severe heat-affected zone undermatch. The stress distribution is strongly influenced by the crack position relative to the weld material/heat-affected zone interface, independently of heat-affected zone width.     

Effects of weld cross-section profiles and microstructure on properties of pulsed Nd:YAG laser welding of Ti6Al4V sheet

In this study, the influence of weld cross-sectional profiles and microstructure, under different welding conditions, was investigated on the mechanical properties of pulsed Nd:YAG laser-welded joint of Ti6A14V alloy. The V- and H-shaped weld cross-section profiles were obtained under low and high heat input, respectively. The microstructure in the fusion zone (FZ) of V- and H-shaped welded joint consisted of a fine acicular martensitic α′ solidification structure within the prior-β grains, responsible for the maximum hardness in the FZ. Tensile tests revealed that the V-shaped welded joint fractured at the near heat-affected zone (HAZ)/base metal (BM) interface, but the H-shaped welded joint fractured in the BM. Furthermore, the tensile strength of the V-shaped welded joint was lower than that of the H-shaped welded joint. This was attributed to the fact that the heterogeneity of strain distribution at the interface of HAZ and BM of the V-shaped welded joint was greater than that of the H-shaped welded joint during tensile process.     

16Mn钢焊接件疲劳裂纹扩展的微观特征研究

研究了在循环载荷作用下,16Mn钢焊接件疲劳裂纹的扩展情况.通过光学显微镜观察了裂纹扩展的微观特征,发现了裂纹在焊接结构不同部位的扩展路径方式并分析了显微组织对裂纹扩展的影响.裂纹在母材处为穿晶扩展,在热影响区和焊缝金属中的扩展为穿晶和沿晶混合型.     

Analysis of short and long crack behavior and single overload effect by crack opening stress

The study analyzed the behaviors of short and long crack as well as the effect of single tensile overload on the crack behaviors by using fatigue crack opening behavior. Crack opening stress is measured by an elastic compliance method which may precisely and continuously provide many data using strain gages during experiment. The unusual growth behaviors of short crack and crack after the single tensile overload applied, was explained by the variations of crack opening stress. In addition, fatigue crack growth rate was expressed as a linear form for short crack as for long crack by using effective stress intensity factor range as fracture mechanical parameter, which is based on crack closure concept. And investigation is performed with respect to the relation between plastic zone size formed at the crack tip and crack retardation, crack length and the number of cycles promoted or retarded, and the overload effect on the fatigue life.     

Comparative study of toughness between the AH 40 fatigue crack arrester steel and its weld metal in the case of robotic metal-cored arc welding

The current investigation aims to scrutinize the impact and fracture toughness of the AH 40 fatigue crack arrester (FCA) steel and its weld metal, when welded with the metal-cored arc welding technique (MCAW). Initially, macroscopic observation and microstructural characterization were carried out in the areas of interest. Subsequently, the impact toughness was determined with the use of the Charpy V-notch test (CVN) at various temperatures, while the values of the absorbed energy (KV), the percentage of shear fracture (PSF), and the lateral expansion (LE) were recorded. Moreover, the ruptured surfaces were examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Finally, the crack tip opening displacement (δ) parameter was estimated at room temperature by fracture toughness testing. The obtained data led to the quantification of the toughness parameters, when dynamic or quasistatic load is applied, while the combined effect of several factors to the degradation of the weld metal toughness was elucidated. The ductile to brittle transition curve and the crack tip opening displacement in the weld metal appeared to be lower than inside the unaffected material. Nevertheless, fracture toughness properties were evaluated within acceptable limits in all cases.     

Ta-2.5W焊接工艺试验

Ta-2．5W属于难熔重金属合金，焊接时易氧化，出现冷热裂纹的倾向大，焊接难度极大。通过对Ta-2．5W管的焊接、热处理、拉伸试验、高温静态浸泡试验以及微观晶相组织分析等一系列试验研究，掌握了Ta-2．5W的特殊焊接技术工艺要求和焊接性能。     

核电汽轮机转子焊缝金属原奥氏体尺寸对疲劳裂纹稳定扩展区和近门槛区临界点的影响规律研究

研究了25Cr2Ni2MoV核电汽轮机低压焊接转子模拟件埋弧焊焊缝金属疲劳裂纹扩展速率和应力强度因子幅关系曲线,发现了不同试样疲劳裂纹稳定扩展区和近门槛区临界点对应的应力强度因子幅不同的现象。使用逆推法在金相中确定了临界点位置,并进一步研究了临界点处的原奥氏体晶粒尺寸,发现其与裂纹尖端单向塑性区最大尺寸有较好的对应关系。而模拟件多层多道焊焊缝金属组织不均匀性带来的临界点位置的差异是造成门槛值测试结果分散的重要原因之一。     

A study on tensile and fatigue properties of aged NAS 254N stainless steel at elevated temperatures

The effects of aging on tensile properties and fatigue crack growth behaviors of NAS 254N stainless steel was studied. Yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the aged specimens were almost the same as the as-received (as-rec.). The fracture strain, however, was decreased significantly by the aging, and the fracture surface of the aged at room temperature (RT) test was intergranular. As test temperature increased, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and elongation decreased. And a type of serration was observed at 550-650°C As strain rate decreased, yield strength and ultimate tensile strength decreased, but elongation increased. It was observed that tensile strength and strain had a sudden change at one point. And this critical temperatureT _cr was 550°C. The effect of aging time on the tensile strength and strain was also investigated. Tensile strength and strain decreased significantly beyond 100hrs. Fatigue crack growth rate at RT was enhanced by the aging at high stress intensity factor range. This is due to the occurrence of the intergranular fracture in the aged specimen. At 650°C, the fatigue crack growth behavior was almost the same without intergranular fracture.