Characterisation and modelling of toughness in aerospace aluminium alloy friction stir welds

The effect of friction stir welding (FSW) on the toughness properties of two aerospace aluminium alloys has been investigated. Two typical aerospace alloys, high strength AA7449 and medium strength AA6013 have been studied in detail. The mechanical properties have been characterised via hardness tes...

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Main Author: Derry, Christopher Graham
Published: University of Manchester 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.494597