Download or read book Predictive Formulae for Weld Distortion written by G Verhaeghe and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 1999-09-21 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: &Quot;The quantification of the level of distortion that can be expected after welding has become crucial to meet the increasingly stringent accuracy requirements for the design of any type of fabricated component or structure. Many research workers have formulated weld distortion prediction models in order to reduce the extent of practical trials required to determine actual distortion. Because of the large number of prediction models available, some guidance is required on the selection of appropriate models for a particular welding application. For this reason, this review of published weld prediction formulae has been carried out within the Core Research Programme of TWI. Whilst reviews have been carried out in the past, this summary differs in that it covers four types of distortion - longitudinal shrinkage, bowing distortion, transverse shrinkage and angular distortion. It provides a critical assessment of each of the models; highlighting where background information exists, whether the model has been validated and possible limitations. Based on the information available for each of the models and on TWI's knowledge and experience, one or more models are recommended for each type of distortion."--BOOK JACKET.