The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, №10

2003 №10 (18)

2003 №10 (20)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #10-11, 127-131 pages

Prediction of fracture of welded joints in ductile steels containing defects

A.S. Zubchenko, G.S. Vasilchenko, A.V. Ovchinnikov

State Research Centre «TsNIITMASh», Moscow, Russia

Abstract
Method for calculation of limiting loads for a structure comprising welded joints with defects is suggested. The method allows modelling of the process of quasi-static propagation of cracks in ductile steels. Examples of the calculation are presented.
Keywords: welded joints, defects, static strength, limit¬ing loads, fracture model

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Suggested Citation

A.S. Zubchenko, G.S. Vasilchenko, A.V. Ovchinnikov (2003) Prediction of fracture of welded joints in ductile steels containing defects. The Paton Welding J., 10, 127-131 .

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