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The work presents an innovative approach for simulation of welding induced distortions, which allows taking into consideration the local effects of the welding process as well as the global interactions in the structure. The approach bases on an integration of analytical and numerical calculation’s procedures in a hybrid model, realized with the aid of the inherent strain concept. The analytical procedure calculates the shrinkage strain components and area of the plastic deformed zone, caused by welding. The calculated strains are then transferred to the global finite element model in order to predict the distortions and stresses in the structure after every welding stage, as well as their final state. The consideration of welding scenarios, weld sequence, clamping conditions and the assembling stages is done by taking into account the intermediate variation of the strain state during the manufacturing steps.
The article gives the theoretical basis of the analytical model. The consideration of the essential physical relations is put into discussion. The application of the model is illustrated on complex structures. Its reliability and practicability are demonstrated by means of a validation study.