Simulation of welding has advanced from the analysis of laboratory setups to real engineering applications during the last three decades. This development is outlined and the directions for future research are summarized in this review, which consists of three parts. This part shows that the increased complexity of the models gives a better description of the engineering applications. The important development of material modeling and computational efficiency are outlined in Parts 2 and 3, respectively.

Finite element modeling and simulation of welding part 1: increased complexity

Simulation of welding has advanced from the analysis of laboratory setups to real engineering applications during the last three decades. This development is outlined and the directions for future research are summarized in this review, which consists of three parts. The material modeling is maybe the most crucial and difficult aspect of modeling welding processes. The material behavior may be very complex for the large temperature range considered.

Finite element modeling and simulation of welding. part 2: improved material modeling

Welding simulation has advanced from the analysis of laboratory setups to real engineering applications during the last three decades. This development is outlined and the directions for future research are summarized in this review, which consists of three parts. This parts focuses on computational strategies and how they are integrated with other methods to facilitate the use of simulations in engineering. These developments have lead to the increased application of welding simulations in industry.

D. W. Schmueser

Papers

A Finite-Element Model for Residual Stresses and Deflections in Girth-Butt Welded Pipes