Investigation of interface characteristics and mechanical performances of Cu/Al plate fabricated by underwater explosive welding method. by Jinhua Chen, Dapeng Zhou, Xiaohong Zhou, Hanliang Liang, Peizhong Feng, Yonghao Yu, Xueqin Kang

“…Cu/Al composite plate was manufactured by underwater explosive welding method. The interface characteristics and mechanical properties of Cu/Al composite plate were evaluated and analyzed through phased array ultrasonic inspection, microstructure, uniaxial tensile test, three-point bending test, tensile shearing test and microhardness test. …”
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Evolution of surface morphology and mechanical characterization of GTAW welded SDSS thin sheets by Sujeet Kumar, Alapati Ramakrishna, Naveen Srinivas Madugula, Naveen Kumar, Monit Kapoor, Harpreet S. Bhatia

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Characterization of micro resistance spot welding on aluminum electrolytic capacitors by Weslen Rosiak Lopes, Hugo Marcelo Veit

“…The welding interface of the specimens was also analyzed by SEM and EDS, revealing different types of morphologies. …”
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Structural performance of rail connections: Experimental testing and finite element modeling by Mohanned Al Gharawi, Ali Malik Saadoon, Nassear Rahseid Hmoad, Amjad H. Albayati

“…Numerical models showed strong agreement with the experimental results in the elastic range and highlighted differences in stress distribution between joint types. Welded joints exhibited continuous stress flow across the weld interface, while bolted connections showed localized stress peaks. …”
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Simulation of Stress Distribution near Weld Line in the Viscoelastic Melt Mold Filling Process by Binxin Yang, Jie Ouyang, Fang Wang

“…Simulations of interface evolution and stress distribution near weld line in the viscoelastic melt mold filling process are achieved according to the viscoelastic-Newtonian two-phase model. …”
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Dissimilar unbeveled aluminum to steel butt joint achieved by laser-arc hybrid welding-brazing by Gaoyang Yu, Xiaoming Nie, Lize Li, Shuhai Chen, Yonglei Wang

“…In this study, unbeveled butt joints of 2 mm thick steel and aluminum plates were welded using a laser-arc hybrid process. The influence of welding speed and wire feed speed on joint weld formation, microstructures, and mechanical properties were investigated. …”
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Elucidating the process mechanism in Mg-to-Al friction stir lap welding enhanced by ultrasonic vibration by Ming Zhai, Lei Shi, ChuanSong Wu

“…It was found that the exerted UV decreased the temperature at two checking points on the tool/workpiece interface from 707/671 K in FSLW to 689/660 K in UVeFSLW, which suppressed the IMCs thickness at Mg-Al interface from 1.7 µm in FSLW to 1.1 µm in UVeFSLW. …”
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Design and Development of a Bespoke Rotary Friction Welding Machine in Exploration of Joining Dissimilar Materials for Nuclear Applications by Michail Dellepiane, Laurie Da Silva, Athanasios Toumpis

“…The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the dissimilar material welds were investigated via optical and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, 4-point bend testing and microhardness measurements. …”
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Revealing the different metallurgical resistance of pristine and defective graphene to titanium by studying the wetting behavior of Ag-Cu-Ti eutectic alloy at a moderate temperatur... by Mengying Yang, Hassaan Ahmad Butt, Yangju Feng, Dmitry Krasnikov, Yucheng Lei, Albert G. Nasibulin, Yaotian Yan, Junlei Qi, Zeyu Wang

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Investigation of the electrical quality and long-term stability of aluminum ground stud connections in automotive applications by Viktor Haak, Keke Yang, Gerson Meschut

“…Ground studs serve as the electrical interface between the conductive vehicle body and the onboard network. …”
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Boosting non-oxide interfacial Co/SiO2 hybrid bonding by selective surface activation by Xiaoyun Qi, Shicheng Zhou, Yan Ma, Tadatomo Suga, Chenxi Wang

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Research on 3D Measurement and Rapid Location Technique for Assembling the Special-Shaped Structural Segments by Shilei Wang, Zhangming Wang, Qiankuan Feng

“…The pylon of the Xinshougang Bridge, a welded steel box arch with a variable cross-section, exhibits asymmetrical design and unevenly inclined limb ends. …”
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Microwave hybrid process-based fabrication of super duplex stainless steel joints using nickel and stainless steel filler materials by Singh Parminder, Prajapati Deoraj, Sehgal Shankar

“…Better tensile strength of joints is a major requirement from a design safety point of view. Energy-dispersive spectroscopy results revealed the presence of iron, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, manganese, and carbon elements in the weld zone. …”
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Implementation of Structural Assemblies by Simultaneous Projection and Density-Based Topology Optimization by Nouman Saeed, Kai Long, Jamshed Ahmed Ansari, Nasif Raza Jaffri, Usama Abrar

“…Our main attractive key point of this combined formulation approach is structural assemblies. …”
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