Abstract
One of the remaining problems in field welding is application to members under loading. There is a few study in this problem. The authors reported “Deformation behaviors of plates welded under loading” and “Welding to pipe column under axial compressive load”. These studies are related to initial imperfection of members and load carrying capacity after welding.
This paper describes experimental study on mechanical properties and residual stress of joints welded under tensile or compressive loading, and F. E. M. analysis on transient stress during weld heat conduction and residual stress.
