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Optimized Welds for High-Performing Steel Grade 100 Weathering (HPS100W) Steels

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0018
Project Abstract:

This project will determine the optimal width-to-thickness ratio of 1-inch thick high-performing steel grade 100 weathering (HPS100W) plates welded together with undermatching weld consumables.

Goals

To determine the optimized proportioning of welds, in terms of their width-to-thickness ratio, such that high-performing steel grade 100 weathering (HPS100W) steels would be fully developed using undermatched weld consumables. To be fully developed means the plate would yield prior to fracture of the weld. For plates 1.5 inches thick, the optimal width-to-thickness ratio was seven, but for 1-inch thick plates this was not optimal. Therefore, two more tests need to be conducted at width-to-thickness ratios of 12 and 16 to determine the optimal ratio for the thinner plates. 

Research HUB ID:
7598
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$46,227.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH61-10-D-01017
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Structures

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Justin
Last Name:
Ocel
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3080
Email Address:
justin.ocel@dot.gov
Team:
Bridge Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-40

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Ocel, Justin

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Ocel, Justin

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Ocel, Justin

Deliverables

Links to Project Reports: