Modeling Thermal Processes that Produce Residual Stress

Author:

Marc Bernacki, Etienne Perchat

Date Published:

2026

Journal/Conference:

ASM Handbook Volume 25B

Pages:

37-47

Summary:

This article is an introduction of some aspects of modeling in thermal treatments in heat treated components. it introduces the mathematical models and physical fields required for modeling with a primary interest in hot-treated components but also talks about modeling residual stress in welding or additive manufacturing (AM).

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DANTE was mentioned for its ability to model residual stresses during heat treatment processes

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