Contents

Chapter

Page

Acknowledgement

Contents

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Abstract

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List of Figures

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List of Tables

1. Introduction

2. Objectives

3. Materials and Methods

3.1 Materials

3.2 Method of Operation

4. Results

4.1 The Weld Beam Geometry

4.2 Weld Defects

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4.3 Hardness Distribution

13

4.4 Shear Strength

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4.5 Microsegregation

17

4.6 Corrosion Resistence

18

5. Main Problems and Their Corrections

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5.1 Correction By Shielding Gases

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6. Conclusion

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7. References

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