We present a new and simplified method of estimating residual stress in welded structures by using inherent strain. The method makes use of elastic analysis by means of the finite element method and is used to calculate the residual stress in complicated three-dimensional structures efficiently. The inherent strain distribution in a welded joint of a small-diameter pipe penetrating a pressure vessel was assumed to be a simple distribution, and the residual stress was calculated. Inherent strain distributions were inferred from those of welded joints with simple shapes. The estimated residual stress using these inferred inherent strains agrees well with the measurements of a mock-up specimen. The proposed method is a simple way to estimate welding residual stress in three-dimensional structures of complicated shapes.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Pipes, Pressure vessels, Stress analysis (Engineering), Stress, Shapes, Welded joints, Elastic analysis, Finite element methods, Welding
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