Evaluation of weld homogenization schemes based on plastic loading of single edge notched tension (SE(T)) tests Ghent University
Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of welds is the process of predicting the structural integrity of a structure in the presence of a weld defect under specified loading conditions. Standardized ECA techniques consider the weld to be equal in properties when compared with base metal or use the concept of ‘strength mismatch’ to distinguish the weld from the base metal. In both cases, the weld region is homogeneous. This is a severe ...