Welding science for new generation vehicles

Background/Scope

People:

M. L. Santella (ORNL)
S. S. Babu (ORNL)
B. W. Riemer (ORNL)
J. W. Cohron (ORNL)
Z. Feng (EWI)

Research Project

Weld Process Modeling
Microstructure Modeling
Structure Property Correlation
Structural Model
Integrated Model

Recent Accomplishments

Integrated model concept was demonstrated
Coupled Simulations show the effect of contact resistace, curvature and waveform
Dynamic tensile testing was simulated

Publications

Highlights

Online Calculations

Prediction of Microstructure and Hardness in Steels

Links

Modeling Microstructure Development in Welds
Partnership for New Generation Vehicles (PNGV)
US Car PNGV Site