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Welding Distortion Control in T-Joint Structure of Al-Sheets by Using Pre-Tension

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Welding distortion remains a significant challenge in vehicle structures incorporating aluminum components. This study investigates the application of pre-tension to mitigate welding distortion in an aluminum T-joint structure. Through finite element (FE) simulation, the mechanism by which pre-tension alters the residual stress state and reduces distortion is analyzed and comprehensively explained. Based on the findings, an optimized pre-tension condition is proposed to minimize welding distortion in the T-joint configuration.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1040)

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17-22

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-M6Oluu

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January 2026

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Jia Song*, Wei Zhu, Xia Ming Chen, Xiao Juan Fan, Shun Cun Luo, Hiromi Nagaumi

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Pre-Tension, Residual Stress, Stress Homogenization, Welding Distortion

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