Welding Engineering and Technology

Weld joint design based on static and fatigue loading as well as on fracture toughness basis is dealt with elaborately. Fabrication details of heavy welded structures like ships, pressure vessels, bridges, pipelines, and off-shore platforms are also covered comprehensively. Artificial intelligence and Expert Systems in welding are briefly introduced to the reader. Residual life assessment of welded structures and components as also their failure analysis are discussed in detail.