Durability & Life Extension

Finite Element Simulation of Welds and Joints

Finite Element Modelling of Features Common in Fabricated Plate/Shell Construction
J. Wood (Strathclyde Univ., UK)

Simulation of Welding Processes and Modeling of Welded Joints Using ABAQUS
F. Peeters (Abaqus Europe, NL)

SYSWELD – Complete Finite Element Solution for Simulation of Welding Processes
J. Tejc (MECAS ESI s.r.o., CZ)

A Numerical Simplified Model to Predict the Thermal Load and Residual Stresses of Welded Joints
P. Ferro, F. Bonollo, A. Tiziani (Univ. of Padova, I)

Comparison of Predicted and Measured Residual Stresses in a Pipeline Girth Weld
K. Wright (Structural Integrity Assessments Ltd, UK); V. Chauhan (Advantica Technologies Ltd, UK)

FE Analysis of Creep of Welds and Weld Repairs - Strategies and Difficulties
A. A. Becker, T. H. Hyde, W. Sun (Univ. of Nottingham, UK)

Joints Modelling by Means of FEA for Evaluation of Influence of Surrounding Structure
R. Doubrava (Aeronautical Research and Test Institute, CZ)

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Electron Beam Welding of a Nickel Based Superalloy
P. Ferro, A. Zambon, F. Bonollo (Univ. of Padova, I)