Foreword |
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Preface |
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CWM_Lab software |
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1 Introduction |
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1.1 Computational welding mechanics |
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1.3 The competent company |
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1.4 Driving forces for increased use of welding simulations |
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2 The multi-physics of welding |
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3 Couplings and reference frames |
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3.1 Coupled systems and solution procedures |
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3.2 Linearised coupled thermoelasticity |
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3.3 Decoupling of the subdomains of welding simulations |
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4 Thermomechanics of welding |
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4.1 The thermal cycle and microstructure evolution |
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5.1 Basic equations of nonlinear heat conduction |
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5.2 Finite element formulation of nonlinear heat conduction |
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6.1 Basic choices in formulation of nonlinear deformation |
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6.2 Finite element formulation of nonlinear deformation |
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6.4 Stress updating algorithm for deviatoric plasticity |
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7 Numerical methods and modelling for efficient simulations |
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7.3 Dynamic and adaptive meshing |
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7.6 Dimensional reduction |
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7.8 Replacement of weld by simplified loads |
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8 Calibration and validation strategy |
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8.1 Definitions of concepts used |
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8.3 Model refinement and qualification |
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8.4 General approach for validation |
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8.5 Calibration and validation strategy |
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8.6 Validation using subsystems and complete systems |
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9 Modelling options in computational welding mechanics (CWM) |
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9.1 A note about computability in CWM |
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9.2 The importance of material modelling |
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9.3 Effect of temperature and microstructure |
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9.7 Plastic properties and models |
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9.8 Thermomechanical properties |
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9.9 Microstructure evolution |
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9.10 Material modelling in the weld pool |
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10 Modelling strategy |
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10.1 Accuracy and weld flexibility categories for CWM models |
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10.2 Characteristics of different accuracy categories |
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10.3 Motivation for proposed modelling strategy |
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11 Robustness and stability |
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11.1 Definitions concerned with robustness and stability |
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11.2 Perturbation methods for investigation of robustness |
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11.3 Methods for analysis of stability |
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11.4 Application of robustness and stability analysis in CWM |
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12 The current state of computational welding mechanics (CWM) |
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12.3 Models for fatigue and cracking |
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12.4 Computational efficiency |
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12.6 Reducing risk for buckling, deformations or residual stresses |
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12.10 Simulation of welding and other manufacturing steps |
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13 The Volvo Aero story in computational welding mechanics (CWM) |
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H RUNNEMALM and H ALBERG, Volvo Aero Corporation, Sweden |
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13.1 History of CWM at Volvo Aero Corporation |
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13.2 Strategic decisions for successful implementation |
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13.3 Business motivation for CWM |
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14 Summary and conclusion |
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15 References |
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Index |
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