Influence of Vibratory Stress Relief on Residual Stresses in Bridge Structural Members Weldments

Authors

  • Aurimas Jurčius Dept of Materials Science and Welding of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, J. Basanavičiaus g. 28, 03224 Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Algirdas Vaclovas Valiulis Dept of Materials Science and Welding of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, J. Basanavičiaus g. 28, 03224 Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Olegas Černašėjus Dept of Materials Science and Welding of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, J. Basanavičiaus g. 28, 03224 Vilnius, Lithuania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2011.31

Keywords:

vibration stress relief, residual stresses, ultrasonic stress measurement, high resolution X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, hole-drilling method

Abstract

The welding process can join two similar materials with a bond that has mechanical properties comparable to the original material. Unfortunately, this process induces residual stresses in the weldment, which, if left untreated, can cause distortion of the part, premature fatigue failure or cracking along the weld. In a cases of cracking in steel bridge structural members were attributed to metal fatigue. The majority of these fatigue cracks are initiated adjacent to a weld. A post-weld heat treatment is the traditional method of relieving these stresses, but is costly and a time consuming process. Heat treatment is required for weldments, which have heavy fatigue loading since the post-weld heat treatment reduces the residual stresses in the weldment and generates more uniform mechanical properties. Vibratory stress relief techniques could be used to substitute the heat treatment for these types of weldments and save time and money. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the generation, measurement, and reduction of residual stresses. Residual stresses in the weld bead were measured by means of X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, ultrasonic technique, hole drilling and numerical methods. In addition, welded specimens were subjected to mechanical testing with purpose of determination of VSR effect on weld and heat-affected zone metal.

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Published

27.12.2011

How to Cite

Jurčius, A., Valiulis, A. V., & Černašėjus, O. (2011). Influence of Vibratory Stress Relief on Residual Stresses in Bridge Structural Members Weldments. The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 6(4), 243-248. https://doi.org/10.3846/bjrbe.2011.31