Friction Bit Joining (FBJ) is a method used to join lightweight metals to advanced high-strength steels (AHSS). The automotive industry is experiencing pressure to improve fuel efficiency in their vehicles. The use of AHSS and aluminum will reduce vehicle weight which will assist in reducing fuel consumption. Previous research achieved joint strengths well above that which was required in three out of the four standard joint strength tests using DP980 AHSS and 7075 aluminum. The joints were mechanically tested and passed the lap-shear tension, cross-tension, and fatigue cycling tests. The t-peel test configuration never passed the minimum requirements. The purpose of continuing research was to increase the joint strength using FBJ to join the aluminum and AHSS the automotive industry desires to use specifically in the t-peel test. In this study FBJ was used to join 7085 aluminum and GADP1180 AHSS. The galvanic coating on the AHSS and its increased strength with the different aluminum alloy required that all the tests be re-evaluated and proven to pass the standard tests. FBJ is a two-step process that uses a consumable bit. In the first step the welding machine spins the bit to cut through the aluminum, and the second step applies pressure to the bit as it comes in contact with the AHSS to create a friction weld.

This thesis is a critical evaluation of the content, form and technique of traditional and modern praise poetry in Northern Sotho. Chapter 1 presents the aim of the study and the method of research and defines the concepts of poetry and praise poetry. Praise poetry is viewed from a traditional and modern perspective. Chapter 2 deals with the content and technique of praise poetry. Content consists of oral praise poetry lauding the heroic deeds of men in battles and casual encounters. Modern praise poetry comments on current events. Devices for rapid composition of the praises are discussed. Techniques differ between poets and according to time, place and occasion. Chapter 3 covers the traditional praises of chiefs, warriors, initiates, animals, birds, divining bones and totem praises, examining them from the perspective of content and form. The praises extol human achievements, peculiar animal characteristics and the interpretation of "mawa" of divining bones. Chapter 4 deals with the development and transition from traditional to modern form as well as the reciprocal influence. The content and form of modern praises of chiefs, academics, community leaders, animals, birds, divining bones, man-made objects and some natural phenomena are discussed. Many modern poets have also written praises of fictional characters. Chapter 5 compares oral and written praise poetry by concentrating on the similarities and differences between traditional and modern praise poetry. This study shows that there are differences in of theme, rhyme, beginning and ending, sentence length and significant emphasis on man-made objects such as cars and locomotives as exceptional modes of transport for commuters. Chapter 6 concludes the study and proves that praise poetry is a living or dynamic entity which will continue to exist. Praise poetry highlights persons, interpersonal relationships, attitudes and values derived from an African conceptions of the universe. / African Languages / D.Litt. et Phil (African Languages)

Submitted by Deivid Ferreira Da Silva (deividferreira@yahoo.com.br) on 2018-10-03T04:44:50Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Doutorado Deivid Ferreira da Silva.pdf: 10141229 bytes, checksum: 7567992adf30e9e3b21fc1984e079772 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Pamella Benevides Gonçalves null (pamella@feg.unesp.br) on 2018-10-05T12:48:01Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 silva_df_dr_guara.pdf: 10141229 bytes, checksum: 7567992adf30e9e3b21fc1984e079772 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-10-05T12:48:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 silva_df_dr_guara.pdf: 10141229 bytes, checksum: 7567992adf30e9e3b21fc1984e079772 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-07-27 / O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar e comparar a resistência mecânica da união de aços dissimilares, o aço Maraging 300 com o aço 300M-ESR pelos processos de soldagens autógenas a Plasma (Plasma Arc Welding – PAW) e a Laser (Laser Beam Welding – LBW). As juntas foram submetidas à avaliação da resistência mecânica através de ensaios de tração e de dureza Vickers (HV) no cordão de solda e zona termicamente afetada. Foram também realizadas análises químicas e metalográficas das juntas soldadas, correlacionando a microestrutura com as propriedades observadas. Em ambos os processos foram aplicados tratamentos térmicos antes e após as soldagens, com o objetivo de endurecer os materiais e procurando aproximar a dureza de ambos os aços e da zona fundida (ZF) e zona termicamente afetada pelo calor (ZTA). Foram realizados vários testes com tempos e temperaturas para se definir quais eram os melhores tratamentos térmicos adotados para a equalização das propriedades mecânicas. Os tratamentos térmicos aplicados após a solda mostraram-se convenientes para o nivelamento dos valores das durezas, somente exibindo poucas perdas nas ZTAs dos aços Maraging. Com a aplicação destes tratamentos também foi possível notar uma equalização nas resistências à tração, em torno de 1300 MPa e aumentos consideráveis das mesmas, comparado com a mesma condição sem tratamento. As soldas mostraram-se eficientes para a união das chapas, porém, em algumas situações da soldagem a Laser, apresentou pequenas falhas, presença de poros, nos cordões das soldas, com isso contribuindo para a diminuição do limite da resistência à tração. / The objective of this work is to evaluate and compare the mechanical strength of welded joints made of the dissimilar steels such as Maraging 300 steel with 300M-ESR steel by the autogenous Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) and Laser welding process (LBW). The joints were submitted to the mechanical strength evaluation by tensile test and hardness Vickers (HV) at the weld bead and thermally affected zone. Chemical analysis and metallographic analysis of the welded joints were also performed, correlating the microstructure observed with the properties. In both processes, heat treatments were applied before and after welding, with the objective of at harden the materials and seeking to approximate the hardness of both steels and the fusion zone and heat affected zone. Several tests were carried using different times and temperatures to determine which ones were the best heat treatments to be adopted aiming the equalization of mechanical properties. The heat treatments applied after welding proved to be convenient for the leveling of the hardness values, only showing few losses in the HAZs of the Maraging steels. Applying of these treatments, it was also possible to note the equalization of tensile strengths, around 1300 MPa and considerable increases of the same, compared to the same condition without treatment. The welds showed to be efficient for the joining of the plates, however, in some situations the Laser welding presented small flaws, such as presence of pores, in the weld beads, causing to the reduction of the tensile strength limit.

Neste trabalho foram determinadas as condições para a soldagem de chapas grossas de aço carbono ASTM A36 com aço baixo-liga temperado e revenido ASTM A514 Grau Q empregando-se o processo arame tubular. Para tanto foram soldadas diversas peças de testes com o intuito de se avaliar as condições mais adequadas de preparação e soldagem de juntas dissimilares destes materiais. A preparação foi realizada por meio de corte térmico. A temperatura de preaquecimento foi determinada através de modelos matemáticos, pelas recomendações das normas AWS D1.1 e DIN EN 1011-2 sendo posteriormente avaliada por intermédio do teste de soldabilidade tipo CTS Controlled Thermal Severity. Os parâmetros de soldagem foram determinados a partir da qualificação de um procedimento de soldagem, conforme a norma AWS D1.1. Foram avaliadas as consequências do emprego do tratamento térmico de alívio de tensões após soldagem (TTAT), pelos testes de dureza Vickers e impacto Charpy. A caracterização microestrutural foi realizada por meio de microscopia óptica e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. A caracterização das superfícies oxicortadas evidenciou os efeitos da descarbonetação e também da carbonetação. A temperatura de pré-aquecimento de 160°C determinada por meio da metodologia recomendada pelas normas AWS D1.1 e DIN EN 1011-2 mostrou-se satisfatória nos testes de soldabilidade. Foi possível a qualificação do procedimento de soldagem (EPS) com requisitos de impacto na condição \"como soldado\", porém na condição \"após TTAT\", os baixos valores de tenacidade obtidos no metal de solda, inferiores a 27J, não permitiram a qualificação de uma EPS com requisitos de impacto. Foi observada a ausência de trincas intergranulares tanto na zona afetada pelo calor quanto no metal de base ASTM A514, porém foi revelada a presença de microfases frágeis no metal de solda na condição \"como soldado\", especificamente na região da raiz, intensificadas pelo efeito da diluição. O aumento do teor de carbono na raiz, a presença de microfases frágeis, a grande fração de grãos colunares e de ferrita proeutetóide combinados com a baixa fração de ferrita acicular no metal de solda contribuíram para os baixos valores de tenacidade encontrados na condição \"como soldado\". Após o TTAT observou-se uma queda acentuada da tenacidade, inferior a 27J, do metal de solda devido à fragilização provocada pela precipitação e coalescimento de carbonetos de ferro. / In this work it was determined the conditions for welding thick plate of ASTM A36 carbon steel with quenched and tempered low-alloy steel ASTM A514 Grade Q employing the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) process. For that several coupons of tests were welded in order to evaluate the most appropriate conditions for preparation and welding of these dissimilar materials. The preparation was carried out by means of thermal cutting. The preheat temperature was determined by mathematical models, the recommendations of standards AWS D1.1 and DIN EN 1011-2 being further evaluated using the CTS type weldability test - Controlled Thermal Severity. The welding parameters were determined by qualifying a welding procedure (WPS), according to AWS D1.1. The effects of post weld heat treatment (PWHT) were evaluated by Vickers hardness tests and Charpy. Microstructural characterization was performed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The characterization of oxi-fuel cut surfaces showed the effects of decarburization and also carburization. The preheating temperature of 160 °C determined by calculation and the methodology recommended by the standards was satisfactory in weldability tests. It was possible qualification of welding procedure (WPS) with impact requirements in the condition \"as welded\" but the condition \"after PWHT\" low toughness values obtained in the weld metal, less than 27J, did not allow to qualify a WPS with toughness requirements. The absence of intergranular cracking was observed in both the heat affected zone as the base metal ASTM A514, but the presence of fragile microphase in the weld metal was revealed in the weld metal in the condition \"as welded\" specifically in the root region, intensified by the effect of dilution. The carbon increase at root, the presence of fragile microphase, the large fraction of columnar grains and proeutectoid ferrite combined with the low fraction of acicular ferrite in the weld metal contributed to the low toughness values found in the condition \"as welded \". After PWHT there was a sharp drop in toughness, less than 27J, in the weld metal due to embrittlement caused by precipitation and coarsening of iron carbides.

Tendo em vista a tendência mundial de se buscar a diminuição de peso de estruturas metálicas de veículos, o desenvolvimento de aços de resistência mecânica superior apresenta-se como um importante fator para a competitividade e sustentabilidade da indústria brasileira, além da segurança do usuário. No setor automobilístico, as reduções no peso e no consumo de combustível requerem não somente a pesquisa de novos aços, mas também a utilização de componentes híbridos, resultantes, entre outros, da união entre os aços austeníticos inovadores de alta liga e baixo custo (TRIP) e aços ferríticos comerciais (ARBL). Na presente dissertação foram investigadas as propriedades mecânicas microestruturais, antes e após o processo de soldagem TIG, dos aços TRIP e ARBL utilizados pela indústria automotiva. O principal objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar possíveis estruturas e modificações nas propriedades das juntas soldadas de acordo com parâmetros de soldagem pré-determinados. Primeiramente, verificaram-se as extensões da zona termicamente afetada dos corpos de prova soldados. Os perfis de microdureza indicaram que não houve uma alteração significativa de dureza na zona termicamente afetada do aço de efeito TRIP, enquanto que para o aço ARBL observa-se um considerável aumento. Os limites de escoamento determinados pelos ensaios de tração realizados permitiram a obtenção dos níveis de resistência mecânica das juntas soldadas. Através dos ensaios de microscopia eletrônica de varredura e microscopia ótica foi possível observar a influência do aporte térmico na zona termicamente afetada do aço ARBL. A análise de EDX nas juntas dissimilares permitiu observar a presença de zonas parcialmente diluídas na zona fundida do lado do metal de base ARBL, a caracterização da composição química nas interfaces entre os metais de base e o metal de solda e prever a microestrutura destas regiões. As fases presentes nos metais de base e na zona fundida foram caracterizadas também pela difração de raios x. Por meio da estereologia quantitativa caracterizou-se as fases presentes na zona fundida e determinou-se suas proporções em função do aporte térmico. / In view of the global trend of searching for the weight reduction of metal frames in vehicles, the development of superior mechanical resistance steels presents itself as an important factor for the competitiveness and sustainability of the Brazilian industry, as well as to user safety. In the automotive industry, the reductions in vehicle weight and fuel consumption not only require research of new types of steel but also the use of hybrid components, which result, amongst other things, between the union of austenitic innovative high alloy and low cost (TRIP) with commercial ferritic steels (HSLA). This dissertation analyses the microstructural mechanical properties before and after the TIG welding process, the TRIP steel, and HSLA used by the automotive industry. The main objective of this study was to evaluate possible phase changes in steel structures and transformation in the properties of the welded joints according to pre-determined welding parameters by analyzing extensions of the heat-affected and melted zones of welded specimens. The micro hardness profiles showed no significant changes in hardness in the heat affected HSLA steel, while the TRIP steel showed considerable increase. Additionally, the yield point determined by the traction tests performed, allowed the obtainment of the mechanical resistance levels of the welded joints. Through the tests of scanning electron and optical microscopy was observed the influence of heat input on heat affected zone of HSLA steel. EDX analysis allowed us to observe the presence of molten zones partially diluted in the side of the base metal HSLA, characterization of the chemical composition at the interface of the base metal and weld metal and predicting the microstructure in these regions. The phases present in the base metal and weld zone were characterized too by x-ray diffraction. By quantitative stereology characterized by the phases present in the weld zone and their proportions were determined as a function of heat input.

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Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:55:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RobsonHCM_TESE.pdf: 3686861 bytes, checksum: 9b78889548f4f5129d82c1a9c438aec4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-06-18 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico / This work presents the development of new microwaves structures, filters and high gain antenna, through the cascading of frequency selective surfaces, which uses fractals D?rer and Minkowski patches as elements, addition of an element obtained from the combination of the other two simple the cross dipole and the square spiral. Frequency selective surfaces (FSS) includes a large area of Telecommunications and have been widely used due to its low cost, low weight and ability to integrate with others microwaves circuits. They re especially important in several applications, such as airplane, antennas systems, radomes, rockets, missiles, etc. FSS applications in high frequency ranges have been investigated, as well as applications of cascading structures or multi-layer, and active FSS. In this work, we present results for simulated and measured transmission characteristics of cascaded structures (multilayer), aiming to investigate the behavior of the operation in terms of bandwidth, one of the major problems presented by frequency selective surfaces. Comparisons are made with simulated results, obtained using commercial software such as Ansoft DesignerTM v3 and measured results in the laboratory. Finally, some suggestions are presented for future works on this subject / Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de novas estruturas de micro-ondas, filtros multi-banda ou banda larga, atrav?s do cascateamento de superf?cies seletivas em frequ?ncia, que usa patches fractais de D?rer pentagonal e Minkowski como elementos, al?m de um elemento obtido a partir da combina??o de outros dois mais simples que s?o o dipolo em cruz e a espira quadrada. Superf?cies seletivas em frequ?ncia (FSS) abrangem uma grande ?rea das Telecomunica??es e t?m sido largamente utilizadas devido a seu baixo custo, peso reduzido e possibilidade de se integrar com outros circuitos de micro-ondas. Elas s?o especialmente importantes em diversas aplica??es, como avi?es, sistemas de antenas, radomes, foguetes, m?sseis, etc. Aplica??es de FSS em faixas de frequ?ncia elevadas t?m sido investigadas, assim como aplica??es destas estruturas em cascata ou multicamadas, FSS ativas. Nesse trabalho, s?o apresentados resultados simulados e medidos para as caracter?sticas de transmiss?o de estruturas cascateadas (multicamadas), com intuito de investigar o comportamento do funcionamento em termos de largura de banda, um dos grandes problemas apresentados por superf?cies seletivas em frequ?ncia. S?o feitas compara??es entre resultados simulados, obtidos utilizando software comercial como Ansoft DesignerTM v3 e resultados medidos em laborat?rio. S?o apresentadas, ainda, sugest?es de continuidade do trabalho

O processo de soldagem por fricção e mistura (FSW) tem despertado grande interesse nos últimos anos e tornou-se uma alternativa para unir materiais de baixa soldabilidade, como as ligas de alumínio das séries 2XXX e 7XXX, as quais são empregadas na estrutura das aeronaves, por possuírem elevada relação resistência/peso. O processo FSW, todavia, causa mudanças microestruturais nos materiais soldados, particularmente na zona misturada (ZM) e nas zonas termicamente (ZTA) ou termomecanicamente (ZTMA) afetadas. Estas mudanças geralmente interferem no desempenho frente à corrosão das ligas soldadas. No presente estudo, a resistência à corrosão das ligas de alumínio 2024-T3 e 7475-T761, unidas pelo processo FSW foi investigada em solução 10 mM de NaCl. Ensaios de visualização em gel ágar-ágar e de imersão associados a técnicas microscópicas foram realizados para investigar o efeito do acoplamento galvânico na corrosão das diferentes regiões da junta soldada. Os resultados do ensaio de visualização em gel mostraram que, quando acopladas, a liga 2024 atua como cátodo e a 7475 como ânodo. Os ensaios de imersão revelaram acoplamento galvânico entre as ligas na zona misturada (ZM). A região mais afetada pela corrosão foi a ZTMA da liga 7475, com corrosão intergranular desde as primeiras horas de imersão. A influência do processo de soldagem na resistência à corrosão das duas ligas de alumínio foi investigada por ensaios eletroquímicos. Os ensaios eletroquímicos adotados foram medidas de potencial de circuito aberto (PCA) em função do tempo de exposição ao meio corrosivo, espectroscopia de impedância eletroquímica (EIE) e curvas de polarização potenciodinâmica. Os ensaios de polarização mostraram elevada atividade eletroquímica na zona de mistura indicada pelos altos valores de densidade de corrente em comparação com as demais zonas testadas. Os resultados de EIE globais mostraram que nas primeiras horas de exposição ao eletrólito o processo de corrosão foi predominantemente controlado pela liga 7475; todavia, com o tempo de exposição ao eletrólito, a corrosão passou a ser controlada pela liga 2024. / Friction stir welding (FSW) has roused great interest in recent years and it is now an alternative for joining materials of low weldability, such as the aluminum alloys of the 2XXX and 7XXX series, used in the aircrafts structure due to their high strength /weight ratio. However, FSW causes material microstructural changes, mainly in the stir zone (SZ), the heat affected zone (HAZ) or thermomechanically (TMAZ) affected zones of the materials welded. These generally interfere with the corrosive performance of the welded joint. In the present study, the corrosion resistance of the 2024-T3 and 7475-T761aluminum alloys, joined by FSW was investigated in 10 mM NaCl electrolyte. Agar-agar gel and immersion tests associated with microscopic techniques were performed to investigate the effect of galvanic coupling between the welded materials. Results from this test showed that, when galvanically coupled, the 2024 alloy acts as cathode and the 7475 as anode. Immersion tests revealed galvanic coupling between the alloys in the SZ. The zone most susceptible to corrosion was the TMAZ of the 7475. Intergranular corrosion was observed in this zone since the first hours of immersion. The influence of the welding process on the corrosion resistance of the alloys was also evaluated by electrochemical tests. The electrochemical tests adopted were open circuit potential measurements (OCP) as a function of time of exposure to the electrolyte, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization curves. The polarization tests showed high electrochemical activity in the stir zone indicated by the high current densities measured comparatively to the other tested zones. The global EIS results indicated that in the first few hours of exposure to the electrolyte the corrosion process was predominantly controlled by the 7475 alloy; however, with time of exposure to the electrolyte, the corrosion was controlled by alloy 2024.

La présente étude est dédiée à la compréhension des mécanismes de malaxage intervenant lors du soudage de matériaux dissimilaires par des sources de haute énergie et en particulier sur deux couples de matériaux présentant des problèmes métallurgiques différents : • cuivre - inox (lacune de miscibilité, différence de propriétés thermophysiques),• TA6V- inox (oxydation, formation de phases intermétalliques fragilisant la soudure).Pour le premier couple de matériaux, le soudage par laser Nd:YAG continu et par faisceau d'électrons a été utilisé. L'étude des évolutions de la morphologie des soudures, de la composition et de la microstructure des zones fondues ainsi que des propriétés mécaniques a permis de proposer des hypothèses sur les mécanismes de formation du mélange hétérogène à solubilité limitée. Afin de quantifier les phénomènes physiques intervenant en soudage continu de matériaux dissimilaires, la modélisation numérique a été mise en œuvre en utilisant le logiciel FEM "Comsol Multiphysics". Une série des modèles simulant les champs de températures, les mouvements convectifs et le malaxage (diffusion, méthode level set, méthode des champs de phases) a été créée. Dans le cas du laser, la formulation pseudo-stationnaire du transfert de chaleur basée sur la géométrie du capillaire simplifiée et la convection a été couplée avec les problèmes 2D de diffusion et de malaxage des matériaux dans différents plans horizontaux. En soudage par faisceau d'électrons, la morphologie de la microstructure a nécessité une formulation temporelle. Le modèle multiphysique final en couplage complet (solution multiphysique simultanée) reproduit le processus de formation d'une structure périodique de solidification lors du soudage par faisceau d'électrons et permet d'expliquer l'aspect des structures alternées entre matériaux immiscibles ou présentant de grandes différences de propriétés thermophysiques.Le deuxième couple de matériaux présente des problèmes métallurgiques majeurs liés à la formation des phases intermétalliques rendant l'assemblage direct par fusion impossible. La composition locale devient donc l'aspect-clef de la formation d’une soudure correcte : l'introduction d’un troisième matériau (cuivre) ayant une meilleure compatibilité avec le titane est nécessaire. Pour pouvoir déterminer les fenêtres optimales des conditions opératoires, les modèles numériques, créés précédemment, ont été adaptés pour quatre procédés de l’assemblage : faisceau d'électrons, soudage lasers Nd:YAG continu et pulsé, brasage par laser avec apport de fil. L'analyse élémentaire des microstructures dans les soudures résistantes mécaniquement a permis de développer le scénario de la solidification d'une zone fondue et de comprendre l'influence de la composition aux interfaces sur la résistance mécanique des assemblages.Les modèles numériques multiphysiques créés au cours de cette étude permettent l'accès rapide à la grande quantité d'information sur le comportement de la zone fondue en fonction des paramètres de soudage en se basant sur le nombre des données de départ relativement limité et sur quelques hypothèses simplificatrices. L'approche multiphysique à la modélisation de soudage permet de reproduire la forme de la zone fondue, visualiser les écoulements du liquide et cartographier la distribution de certains éléments avec une bonne corrélation avec les résultats expérimentaux. L'ensemble des modèles permet de déterminer les conditions opératoires répondant aux critères fixes en fonction de la métallurgie d'un couple hétérogène. / The present study is dedicated to the comprehension of the mechanism of materials mixing during dissimilar welding by high power beam sources. We have been interested in joining of two couples of metallic materials which present different metallurgical problems: • copper- stainless steel (miscibility gap, important difference in physical properties);• TA6V- stainless steel (oxidation on air, formation of intermetallic phases which made the joint brittle).For the first couple of materials, continuous laser Nd:YAG welding and electron beam welding have been applied. The experimental study of morphology evolution, composition, microstructure and mechanical properties has allowed establishing the hypotheses on formation of heterogeneous mixture between the materials having limited solubility. To quantify the physical phenomena of continuous dissimilar welding, the numerical modeling has been carried out by means of FEM software package "Comsol Multiphysics". A number of models reproducing temperature field, convection movements and mixing (diffusion, level set method, phase field method) between the materials has been created. In case of continuous laser welding, the pseudo-stationary formulation of heat transfer based on simplified key-hole geometry and convection has been coupled with two-dimensional problems of diffusion and mixing in horizontal planes. The electron beam welding presenting the nonlinear development of the weld has needed employing of temporary formulation. Final model including complete coupling (simultaneous multiphysical solving) reproduces the process of development of periodic solidification structure during electron beam welding and allows explaining the mechanism of formation of altered structures between immiscible materials which have important difference in thermophysical properties.The second couple of materials presents weldability problems due to formation of brittle intermetallic phases making direct joining by fusion impossible. The local elementary composition becomes the key-aspect of successful joining: the introduction of the third material (pure copper) having better compatibility with titanium is necessary. To determine the ranges of optimal operational conditions, numerical models created previously have been adapted to the case of four joining techniques: electron beam and laser Nd:YAG (continuous and pulsed) welding and laser brazing with filler wire. Elementary analysis of microstructures of resistant welds has allowed developing the solidification scenario and understanding the influence of local composition of heterogeneous interfaces on tensile properties of the joints. The multiphysical models created during this study allow rapid access to high quantity of data on behavior of melted zone in function of welding parameters basing on relatively limited input data and several simplification hypotheses. The multiphysical approach to welding modeling allows recreating the shape of melted zone, to visualization the convection movements and providing the cartography of several elements in good correspondence with experimental results. A set of models allows determination of operational parameters respecting fixed criterions determined by metallurgy of dissimilar couple.

A failure associated with steel corrosion was identified in early 2011 in a bridge external post-tensioned tendon, approximately eight years after construction. Large voids in the grout and pockets of non-homogeneous material were identified. The non-homogeneous grout was characterized by high moisture content, and in most cases, the chloride content was lower than conservative threshold values. The non-homogeneous grout also had high pH and high content of sulfates (approximately in the range of 10,000-ppm). As a result, there was an interest in the study of possible corrosion development in repaired systems in which the affected tendons have been re-grouted with dissimilar grouts. The presence of two distinct grouting materials, manifested by the existing/simulated base grout and a newly introduced repair grout, provided the dissimilar grout condition studied. Corrosion activity was monitored in un-stressed mock up assemblies, in sections retrieved from the failed tendon, and in samples immersed in simulated pore solution. Corrosion activity was monitored through macrocell current, linear polarization resistance, open circuit potential, potentiodynamic scans, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Samples in simulated pore solutions were studied at various pH levels and constituent concentrations. All samples were repaired or built with commercially available grouts. After analysis, no evidence of corrosion development was found when both existing and repair grout were free of material deficiencies. Corrosion activity was noted in the presence of nonhomogeneous grout and an increase in rate was observed due to macrocell coupling with sections containing normal grout. Results suggest that early exposure to sulfate to hydroxyl ion ratio as low 0.35 may prevent steel passivation and result in early high corrosion rates. Otherwise, sulfate to hydroxyl ratios as high as three may not be sufficient to initiate corrosion after formation of passive layer.