Finite element simulation of welding and residual stresses in a P91 steel pipe incorporating solid-state phase transformation and post-weld heat treatment

2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 275-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
A H Yaghi ◽  
T H Hyde ◽  
A A Becker ◽  
W Sun
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Finite Element Simulation ◽  
Post Weld Heat Treatment ◽  
Steel Pipe ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Solid State Phase Transformation

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.

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