An evaluation of simplified finite element models for spot-welded joints

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design

Volumn 40, Issue 9-10, 2004, Pages 1175-1194

  Xu, S ^a   Deng, X ^a  

^a The Department of Mechanical Engineering   (United States)

Author keywords

Finite element; Joint model; Spot weld; Weld nugget

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; SPOT WELDING; STRESS ANALYSIS; STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS; WELDS;

JOINT MODELS; WELD NUGGETS;

JOINTS (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS);

EID: 1842786365     PISSN: 0168874X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.finel.2003.08.006     Document Type: Article

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