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A review is made of theories regarding weld solidification cracking, identifying the numerous factors controlling crack initiation. A new approach to understanding this phenomenon is discussed, considering the conditions necessary to achieve rupture of liquid films.
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Cross, C. (2005). On the Origin of Weld Solidification Cracking. In: Böllinghaus, T., Herold, H. (eds) Hot Cracking Phenomena in Welds. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27460-X_1
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