journal article·2026-07Open access

Softening and hardening effects of welding on residual stresses of ultra-high strength steels

Jiamin Sun, Ninshu Ma, Dean Deng, Jonas Hensel, Klaus Dilger

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OpenAlex topics: Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses · Surface Treatment and Residual Stress · Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels

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