Journal article
Design of an in situ mechanical test for spot-welded joints
Abstract
Facing the need of a better understanding of spot-weld strength and failure mechanisms of advanced high strength steels, we have developed a novel test for the in situ failure analysis of spot-welded joints. Providing loading conditions similar to the standard cross tension test, this new test is based upon the use of wedges to peel plates apart in a welded sample that has been cut in half, revealing the weld in the scanning electron …
Authors
Payen GR; Klöcker H; Lens A; Wilkinson DS; Embury JD
Journal
Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 96, , pp. 528–538
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
12 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.09.002
ISSN
0013-7944