Original scientific paper

Prediction of numerical distortion after welding with various welding sequences and clampings

S. Kastelic ; Faculty of Natural sciences and engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
J. Medved ; Faculty of Natural sciences and engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
P. Mrvar ; Faculty of Natural sciences and engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Welding simulation of a test cover for hydropower plant was made due to very large dimensions of the cover. The main aim was to predict distortion after welding in order to avoid machining the cover. Welding process was simulated with the Sysweld program to keep distortion in desired limits. Various welding sequences and clamping conditions were calculated to reduce the distortion. Calculation of microstructure constituents in virtual complex geometry of joints was also analyzed.

Keywords

welding simulation; finite element method; multipass welding; distortion prediction

Hrčak ID:

57433

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/57433

Publication date:

1.10.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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