FACTORS AFFECTING WELD METAL PROPERTIES IN CARBON AND LOW ALLOY PRESSURE VESSEL STEELS

Numerous technical and economic factors influence weld metal properties, but these factors are often less appreciated and understood than those associated with the behavior of their base plates. The Fabrication Division of the Pressure Vessel Research Committee recognized the need for more clarification of factors that control weld properties. Further, the Division express interest in a current definition of the weld metal problems that restrict the full applicability of pressure vessel steels. This report was written to satisfy these needs. The effects of interrelated factors such as microstructure and composition on the mechanical properties of as-deposited and stress-relieved weld metals are described in this report. Factors such as welding procedures, welding processes and position, and postweld heat treatments that also influence weld properties are discussed. Descriptive and tabulated information about current pressure vessel steel and weld metal properties are presented, along with a discussion of weld metal problems that limit the potential uses of pressure vessel steels. Recommendations for work needed to resolve these problem areas are outlined.

• Corporate Authors:

  Welding Research Council

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Dorschu, K E
• Publication Date: 1977-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 64 p.
• Serial:
  • Welding Research Council Bulletin

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic analysis; Economics; Mechanical properties; Metal heating; Pressure vessels; Steel; Stress cracking; Stress relieving; Welding; Welds
• Uncontrolled Terms: Heat treatment
• Old TRIS Terms: Economic analysis (Welding); Stress relief cracking; Weld properties; Welding economics; Welding procedures
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168218
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Welding Research Council Bulletin
• Report/Paper Numbers: Bull No. 231 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 1978 12:00AM