Numerical Simulation and Testing of 45 Architecture Steel Welded Based on Gaussian Heat Source

Abstract

Using sysweld software based on the Gauss heat source, simulated welding process of 45 steel plate, analysed welding temperature field、stress and strain. The maximum stress value appeared at the initial welding position of junction of base metal and weld. As the most dangerous section, the maximum strain value appeared at the end welding position of the junction of base metal and weld. Compressive strain appeared at the central part of weld and the tensile strain appeared at the junction of base material and weld. The deformation was of upward warping, which is helpful to explore the numerical simulation of welding structure.