Mathematical Modelling of Weld Phenomena 2 PDF

INTRODUCTION

The Second International meeting on the 'Numerical Analysisof Welding' was held in May 1993, at Graz-Seggau in Austria. The meeting was a part of a continuing series organised under the auspices of the International Institute of Welding, Commissions IX and IXB, and the Department of Materials Science and Welding at the Graz University of Technology.

The purpose of these meetings was originally defined under the leadership of the late Professor Kenneth Easterling. It was felt at the time that the modelling of welds was a complex problem which required serious documentation and teaching. The contemporary literature seemed inadequate for beginners in the field. Consequently the proceedings of the first meeting held in 1991 were published in the form of a book (edited by H. Cerjak and K. Easterling) containing extensive articles written in a readable style. The book has proved to be extremely useful and has already accumulated numerous citations in the published literature.

The present book is the second in the series and contains similarly detailed articles contributed by experts from marty countries and institutions. The subject of weld-modelling is extremely exciting. We believe that the latest addition to the series reflects the enthusiasm and high skill of all the participants, who 'volunteered' the articles. We are very grateful to all these contributors. All of us appreciate the work of Peter Danckwerts at The Institute of Materials; the care with which he has produced the book is satisfying indeed.

Edited by: H. Cerjak, H.K.D.H. Bhadeshia