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Residual stresses arising from welding can adversely affect the mechanical properties of welded structures. Stress relief techniques involving thermal or mechanical methods are commonly employed to mitigate these stresses and improve the performance of welded structures. This study involved subjecting welded plates of ASTM A131 EH36 marine steel to thermal and vibrational stress relief methods, followed by conducting mechanical tests to evaluate the impact of stress relief on tensile, bending, microhardness, and toughness properties. Thermal treatment is a consolidated and already standardized method. On the other hand, vibrational treatment for stress relief is a method that lacks studies and standards, but it may become an excellent alternative to traditional thermal treatment. The aim is to compare the results obtained from each method, both with and without stress relief, including vibration welding conditioning. The study concluded that both stress relief techniques reduced stress intensity and altered mechanical properties, with thermal treatment being the most significant.
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Serrati, D.S.M., Silva, R.M., Wiezel, J.G.G. et al. Effects of heat and vibration treatments for welding on residual stresses and mechanical properties. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 128, 1473–1481 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-12011-x
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