Control of Welding Distortion in Thin-Plate Fabrication

The uneven process of heating and cooling during welding can introduce distortions into metal components which create residual stresses. Welding distortion is a particular problem in fabricating thin plate structures such as ships. Based on pioneering research by the authors, this book reviews ways of modelling and testing welding distortion and how this understanding can be used to develop design and manufacturing strategies to reduce welding distortion and its effects.