Recent Progress in Welding Technology for Metallic Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Welding and Joining".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 317
Editors
Interests: welding and welding joints; characterization of material; structural integrity assessment; reliability assessment; material behavior; numerical simulation; damage analysis and prevention
Interests: materials; materials testing; metals; construction machinery reparation; welding science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Welding remains the most critical technique for joining metallic materials even in the 21st century. However, the constant technological progress, marked by the development of specific new alloys, high-strength steels, etc., necessitates a parallel evolution in joining processes. To keep pace, the industry requires improved welding machinery, new filler materials, or advanced welding methodologies. This progress is intrinsically linked to the essential need to rigorous characterize welded joints and their zones, thereby ensuring that new welding technologies are fully verified for industrial application.
This Special Issue, titled "Recent Progress in Welding Technology for Metallic Materials," is dedicated to showcasing the latest scientific studies and achievements in the field of welding. We invite authors to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews and technical notes. Submissions addressing technological challenges on welding, material characterization and the complex issues arising during the welding are welcome. A special focus is placed on fracture mechanisms (under static, dynamic, or fatigue loading) and damage evolution, including the effects of corrosion, creep and other environmental conditions. We encourage a diverse range of investigative approaches, including experimental studies (on welding joint integrity, performance and the metallurgical aspect of it), numerical simulations and computational modeling (for instance, fracture), as well as theoretical frameworks.
Submissions dealing specifically with welding cracks and toughness characterization are highly appreciated.
Dr. Branislav Djordjevic
Dr. Dušan Arsić
Dr. Dorin Radu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- welding
- steels
- alloys
- toughness
- fracture
- technological challenges
- cracks
- damage
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