Predicting Welding Residual Stress Distributions in P92 Steel Joints Considering the Influence of Solid-State Phase Transformation

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Deng ◽  
Hidekazu Murakawa
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Computational Approach ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Welding Residual Stress ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
P92 Steel ◽  
Solid State Phase Transformation ◽  
Steel Joints

In this study, an advanced computational approach based on SYSWELD software was developed to simulate welding residual stress distributions in P92 steel joints with the consideration of solid-state phase transformation. Using the developed numerical method, we calculated the welding residual stress distribution in a single-pass weld joint, and clarified the influences of volume change, variation of yield strength and phase transformation induced plasticity on the formation of residual stress. Meanwhile, experiment was carried out to measure the welding residual stress distributions in the single-pass joint. The effectiveness of the developed computational approach was verified by the experimental results. In addition, the features of welding residual stress distribution in multi-pass P92 steel joint were discussed based on the results obtained by numerical simulation, and some new viewpoints on welding residual stress in multi-pass P92 steel joints were obtained.

Simple Benchmark Problems for Finite Element Weld Residual Stress Simulation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike C. Smith ◽  
Steve Bate ◽  
P. John Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Transient Temperature ◽  
Beam Specimen ◽  
Weld Residual Stress ◽  
Solid State Phase Transformation

Finite element methods are used increasingly to predict weld residual stresses. This is a relatively complex use of the finite element method, and it is important that its practitioners are able to demonstrate their ability to produce accurate predictions. Extensively characterised benchmark problems are a vital tool in achieving this. However, existing benchmarks are relatively complex and not suitable for analysis by novice weld modellers. This paper describes two benchmarks based upon a simple beam specimen with a single autogenous weld bead laid along its top edge. This geometry may be analysed using either 3D or 2D FE models and employing either block-dumped or moving heat source techniques. The first, simpler, benchmark is manufactured from AISI 316 steel, which does not undergo solid state phase transformation, while the second, more complex, benchmark is manufactured from SA508 Cl 3 steel, which undergoes solid state phase transformation during welding. A number of such beams were manufactured using an automated TIG process, and instrumented with thermocouples and strain gauges to record the transient temperature and strain response during welding. The resulting residual stresses were measured using diverse techniques, and showed markedly different distributions in the austenitic and ferritic beams. The paper presents the information necessary to perform and validate finite element weld residual stress simulations in both the simple austenitic beam and the more complex ferritic beam, and provides performance measures for the austenitic beam problem.

Effect of solid state phase transformation on the residual stress in multi-pass weld plates of S355J2W steel

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (01n03) ◽  
pp. 1940046
Author(s):  
Z. Zhu ◽  
B. Chen ◽  
G. Gou ◽  
Z. Zhang ◽  
C. Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Welded Joints ◽  
Fem Simulation ◽  
Coupling Model ◽  
Tensile Residual Stress ◽  
Temperature Phase ◽  
Hardening Models ◽  
Solid State Phase Transformation

The coupling model of temperature-phase transformation-mechanics is constructed in this paper. The effect of solid state phase transformation and different hardening models on the residual stress distribution of S355J2W welded joints have been studied with finite element method (FEM) simulation. The microstructure, micro hardness and residual stress of welded joints are also studied. It has been shown that the microstructure of weld seam is composed of bainite structure with little martensite, while the base metal is ferrites and pearlites. The simulation results by FEM were in good accordance with the X-ray results. The maximum tensile residual stress is 463 MPa in the weld. The tensile residual stress was decreased with the larger distance to the weld.

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