WELDING DISTORTION

Discussion of distortion, which is a general term used in welding technique to describe the various movements and shrinkages that take place in a section when heat is applied. The different types of distortion are characterized, and the problems of distortion control, distortion effects on various forms of construction, and distortion correction are examined. Finally, measures for avoiding distortion are considered.

• Corporate Authors:

  Koninklijke Vlaamse Ingenieurs-Vereniging Ing

  Jan van Rijswijcklaan 58
  Antwerp 1,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Allen, J S
• Publication Date: 1972-7-1

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 377-382
• Serial:
  • Ingenieursblad
  • Volume: 41 N
  • Issue Number: 13-14
  • Publisher: Koninklijke Vlaamse Ingenieurs-Vereniging Ing

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Distortion (Structures); Metal heating; Welding; Welds
• Uncontrolled Terms: Heat treatment
• Old TRIS Terms: Weld distortion; Welding techniques
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044399
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM