Use of the Bar Resonance Technique in Monitoring the Mechanical Properties of the Melted Zone of ASTM A36 Steel

Abstract:

In this study, the bar resonance technique is used to measure the elastic constants of the welded joint of an ASTM Grade A36 structural steel. The geometry, mass and resonant frequency (flexion and torsion) of samples with rectangular cross section are used to determine the elastic characteristics and homogeneity of the welding and base metal by ASTM E1875-13.The other properties of the weld joint are determined by the conventional tests of traction, impact (Charpy V), hardness and microstructural characterization by optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction and EDS coupled to MEV. The results of the conventional tests quantified values within the norms established by the standard, demonstrated the typical phase formation without the formation of new phases and the average hardness was 10% higher in the ZF, the fracture behavior was ductile. The grain refining in the region revealed a higher amount of perlite and higher alloying content. The elastic constants were changed in relation to the 4.9% higher MB for Young's modulus, 7.65% higher for shear and 11.7% lower for Poisson's ratio, thus showing that the method is feasible to predict both MB and ZF elastic constant values

Key-words:
Bar resonance; Non-destructive test; Poisson’s ratio; Shear modulus; Young’s modulus