The friction stir welding (FSW) technique is widely accepted to be one of the most significant
welding techniques to emerge in the last 20 years. Friction stir welding of Al-alloys is now …

There is a need for improved understanding on the effects of friction stir welding (FSW) on
the metallurgical and mechanical properties of aluminium matrix composite (AMC). In this …

Al–Li alloys are characterized by strong anisotropy. 2198 Al–Li sheets were joined via
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) in parallel and orthogonal direction with respect to the rolling …

This work aims at determining the stress intensity factor (SIF) for a compact tension
specimen (CT) during a fatigue crack growth test with Thermoelastic Stress Analysis (TSA) …

This paper presents experimental results on the fatigue properties of Al-matrix
nanocomposites prepared by the friction stir processing (FSP) technique. An Al–Mg alloy …

Failure of materials subjected to torsional and axial cyclic loading is studied by applying the
principles of thermodynamics of dissipative processes. Extensive experimental tests are …

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a very promising and efficient technique in joining aluminum
matrix composites (AMCs) without clear drawbacks, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) is …

This article examines the challenges associated with joining particulate-reinforced metal
matrix composites (MMCs). A survey of published research reveals the problems inherent in …

To elucidate the intrinsic factors which decreased the strength and ductility of friction stir
welded (FSW) joints of precipitation-strengthened aluminium matrix composites, 3 mm thick …

Abstract 3 mm thick rolled SiCp/AA2009 sheet in T351 condition was subjected to friction stir
welding (FSW). FSW generated high residual stresses with the peak value occurring in the …