Proceedings of the 7th int. conference on trends in welding research, May 16-20 2005, Callaway gardens Resort Pine Mountain (05141G), with CD-ROM

The many papers presented in this volume present an integrated approach to welding disciplines -- including the basic sciences of physics, chemistry, and mathematics, along with computer science and mechanical and electrical engineering -- to provide fundamental understanding of the complete welding process. Features extensive coverage of friction stir welding technology advances.

Advanced Techniques • Advances in Modeling • Friction Stir Welding • Friction Stir Welding of Advanced Alloys • Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys • Friction Stir Welding: Modeling • Friction Stir Welding: Understanding and Tool Design • Hybrid and Double Sided Welding • Measurement of Residual Stresses • Microstructure: Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys • Modeling Weld Geometry, Microstructure and Properties • Phase Transformations and Microstructure • Phase Transformations and Weldability • Phase Transformations in Stainless Steels • Properties of Steel Welds • Properties of Weldments: Nonferrous Alloys • Residual Stress Modeling • Sensing, Control, and Automation • Solidification • Transient Liquid Phase and Diffusion Bonding • Transport • Weldability of Nickel Alloys • Weldability of Steels • Weldability Test Techniques • Welding Processes, Procedures and Consumables.