Principles of welding : processes, physics, chemistry, and metallurgy

THE PROCESS AND PROCESSES OF WELDING. Introduction to the Process of Welding. Classifying Welding Processes. Fusion Welding Processes. Nonfusion Welding Processes. THE PHYSICS OF WELDING. Energy for Welding. The Flow of Heat in Welds. Thermally Induced Distortion and Residual Stresses During Welding. The Physics of Welding Energy or Power Sources. Molten Metal Transfer in Consumable Electrode Arc Welding. Weld Pool Convection, Oscillation, and Evaporation. THE CHEMISTRY OF WELDING. Molten Metal and Weld Pool Reactions. Weld Chemical Heterogeneity. THE METALLURGY OF WELDING. Weld Fusion Zone Solidification. Eutectic, Peritectic, and Postsolidification Fusion Zone Transformations. The Partially Melted Zone. The Weld Heat-Affected Zone. Weldability and Weld Testing. Closing Thoughts. Appendices. Index.