Sep 29, 2003 #1 bethw Mechanical Sep 29, 2003 39 What is meant by the term, "locked-up stresses" as it relates to welding?
Sep 29, 2003 #2 Metalguy Materials Jan 2, 2003 1,412 Residual tensile stresses caused by weld shrinkage. They are "usually" ~equal to the material's yield strength after welding and w/o PWHT, etc. Upvote 0 Downvote
Residual tensile stresses caused by weld shrinkage. They are "usually" ~equal to the material's yield strength after welding and w/o PWHT, etc.
