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Weld Residual Stress: Sources, Measurement, and Structural Integrity Assessment

Complete guide to residual stress in welded joints. Covers sources of weld residual stress, tensile/compressive distributions, XRD and neutron diffraction measurement, PWHT reduction, and BS 7910 fitness-for-service assessment.