Journal article
Weld hardness ratio and liquid metal embrittlement crack's detrimental effect on resistant spot weld strength
Abstract
Studies on the detrimental effect of liquid metal embrittlement cracks on resistant spot weld joint strength have shown conflicting results. To help understand the cause of these discrepancies, this study will investigate the effect of liquid metal embrittlement cracks on weld strength under different hardness ratios between fusion zone and base metal. In this study, a novel methodology using finite element modelling and experimental testing …
Authors
Zhang S; DiGiovanni C; He L; Zhou NY
Journal
Science and Technology of Welding & Joining, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 58–67
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 2, 2021
DOI
10.1080/13621718.2020.1833517
ISSN
1362-1718