A modified version of MATLAB application window for predicting the weld bead profile and stress–strain plot of AA5052 CMT weldment using ER4043

The present study deals with the extended version of our previous research work. In this article, for predicting the entire weld bead geometry and engineering stress–strain curve of the cold metal transfer (CMT) weldment, a MATLAB based application window (second version) is developed with certain modifications. In the first version, for predicting the entire weld bead geometry, apart from weld bead characteristics, x and y coordinates (24 from each) of the extracted points are considered. Finally, in the first version, 53 output values (five for weld bead characteristics and 48 for x and y coordinates) are predicted using both multiple regression analysis (MRA) and adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) technique to get an idea related to the complete weld bead geometry without performing the actual welding process. The obtained weld bead shapes using both the techniques are compared with the experimentally obtained bead shapes. Based on the results obtained from the first version and the knowledge acquired from literature, the complete shape of weld bead obtained using ANFIS is in good agreement with the experimentally obtained weld bead shape. This motivated us to adopt a hybrid technique known as ANFIS (combined artificial neural network and fuzzy features) alone in this paper for predicting the weld bead shape and engineering stress–strain curve of the welded joint. In the present study, an attempt is made to evaluate the accuracy of the prediction when the number of trials is reduced to half and increasing the number of data points from the macrograph to twice. Complete weld bead geometry and the engineering stress–strain curves were predicted against the input welding parameters (welding current and welding speed), fed by the user in the MATLAB application window. Finally, the entire weld bead geometries were predicted by both the first and the second version are compared and validated with the experimentally obtained weld bead shapes. The similar procedure was followed for predicting the engineering stress–strain curve to compare with experimental outcomes.

Numerical Simulation Analysis of Rigid Permeable Plate Embedded in Abutment Back

In order to solve the problem of bumping at bridge head of bridges in our country and reduce the void volume of bridge end transition slab, the method of embedding rigid permeable plates is proposed in this paper. Combined with different engineering situations and using geotechnical engineering stress and strain professional analysis software SIGMA/W to model, the performance and engineering applicability of rigid permeable plates are numerically simulated. The results show that the bearing capacity of rigid permeable plate meets the engineering load requirements and is in line with the engineering applicability; Embedding rigid permeable plate can effectively reduce the void volume of bridge end transition slab, especially when the compactness of abutment back is lower, the effect of rigid permeable plate on reducing the void volume of bridge end transition slab is more obvious. The proposed method of embedded rigid permeable plate provides valuable theoretical and scientific basis for solving the problem of bridge head jumping.