Investigation of Residual Stresses and Distortion in Welded Pipe-Flange Joint of Different Classes

ABSTRACT: Pipe and flange joints are commonly used in petrochemical, nuclear and process industries. Commonly, welding is used to make these joints which produces residual stresses and distortions. These stresses have detrimental effects on the structural integrity and service performance of the wel...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Muhammad Abid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2012-10-01
Series:International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal
Online Access:http://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/303