Determination of some Mechanical Characteristics by Vibration Testing of Welded Structures with Tubular Wire

Abstract

Applicability of the welded structures in different operating conditions requires experimental research developed in conditions previously imposed for each punctual application. There are analyzed in this case, in terms of vibration testing, some welded joints made with usual tubular steel wire. This is the case of the type carbon steel plates S235 JR according to EN 10025, with a thickness of 3 mm welded with MIG/MAG welding process with R713 tubular wire with a diameter of 1.2 mm, using SelcoNeoMig 3500 equipment. By processing the received signal based on the vibrations response to determine the elastic modulus of the welded structure, which will then be compared both with the modulus value obtained by tensile tests, and with the theoretical value obtained. The results thus obtained will be the basis of design, in optimal conditions of the welded structures regarding the appropriate behavior to the demands imposed.