Ebook: Welding Handbook, Volume 1 - Welding Science and Technology

This Handbook presents the latest developments in the basic science and technology of welding and provides general descriptions of processes. It contains chapters on the physics of welding and cutting; heat flow; welding metallurgy; design; test methods; residual stress; welding symbols; tooling and positioning; monitoring and control; mechanized, automated, and robotic techniques; economics; weld quality; inspection; qualification and certification; welding codes and standards; and safe practices. This Handbook will benefit engineers, educators, welding supervisors, and welders.
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• Interactive Graphs Table  (224) 1. Survey of Joining, Cutting, and Allied Processes
2. Physics of Welding and Cutting
3. Heat Flow in Welding
4. Welding Metallurgy
5. Design for Welding
6. Test Methods for Evaluating Welded Joints
7. Residual Stress and Distortion
8. Symbols for Joining and Inspection
9. Weldment Tooling and Positioning
10. Monitoring and Control of Welding and Joining Processes
11. Mechanized, Automated, and Robotic Welding
12. Economics of Welding and Cutting
13. Weld Quality
14. Welding Inspection and Nondestructive Examination
15. Qualification and Certification
16. Codes and other Standards
17. Safe Practices
Appendices
Major Subject Index
Index