Internal stress distribution in weld-affected zone under the effect of constrained loads

Abstract

The paper presents the experimental results of identify the redistribution pattern under the influence of mechanic cycle loads. The subject of the research was the weld metal zone of the uniform joint made of steel X12Cr1MoV. The research method was to organize the mechanic cyclic deformation of sample and to increase the load in each regular load cycle. The result of the work is the determination of sign-variable pattern of internal stress changes under deformation leading to propagation of fatigue and destruction.