Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Welding and Joining”
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Welding and Joining".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 616
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; joining; dissimilar materials; composites; FEA
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Interests: adhesive joints; adhesive strength; mechanical testing; manufacturing processes; welding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues
This Special Issue, “Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Welding and Joining”, aims to gather cutting-edge research and innovative developments in the field of welding and joining technologies. This collection includes diverse studies conducted by leading experts, providing an overview of the latest techniques and applications in the field. Topics covered include advanced welding techniques such as friction stir welding, explosion welding, and clinching, as well as bonding with structural adhesives. This Special Issue also addresses critical issues such as fracture mechanisms, mechanical resistance in aggressive environments, and methodologies for defect detection and prevention.
Particular attention is paid to process optimization and material characterization, focusing on the assessment of mechanical properties and the long-term reliability of joints. Another highly relevant topic is numerical modeling using finite element analysis software, which enables the accurate simulation of welding and joining processes, predicting the structural behavior and performance of joints under various operating conditions.
By exploring both theoretical and practical approaches, this collection represents an indispensable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals in the field, facilitating the understanding of current dynamics and future directions in material joining technologies. The importance of these technologies is highlighted in various industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and manufacturing, emphasizing the crucial role of mechanical resistance and joint durability in severe operating conditions.
Dr. Guido Di Bella
Prof. Dr. António Bastos Pereira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced welding techniques
- welding
- structural bonding
- mechanical joining
- fracture mechanisms
- finite element modeling
- resistance in aggressive environments
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