Journal of Shandong University(Engineering Science) ›› 2026, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (2): 82-95.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1672-3961.0.2025.036

• Civil Engineering • Previous Articles    

Numerical simulation of construction control for residual stress in Q355 steel butt welds

ZHANG Heng1, ZHENG Yang1, SUN Yindong1, WU Ke1*, ZHANG Maoyong2, CHANG Hao1   

  1. ZHANG Heng1, ZHENG Yang1, SUN Yindong1, WU Ke1*, ZHANG Maoyong2, CHANG Hao1(1. School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, Shandong, China;
    2. China Power Construction Municipal Construction Group Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300384, China
  • Published:2026-04-13

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Abstract: Welded connections are widely used in prefabricated steel residential structures, and residual stresses from welding adversely affect structural quality. Welding simulations were conducted using ABAQUS to compare the effectiveness of weld activation methods, including the event sequence method, element birth and death method, and field variable method. The event sequence method was selected to improve computational efficiency, and its accuracy was validated by experiment. The effects of groove shape, post-weld heat treatment(holding temperature and time), and ambient temperature on residual stress in Q355 steel butt welds were investigated. Results showed that U-shaped grooves suppressed residual stress, and the selection of groove shape should consider both stress control and processing cost. Increasing holding temperature and time improved stress relief, with 500 ℃ for 3 hours recommended. Lower ambient temperatures reduced interpass cooling time and improved welding efficiency, while a range of 5-20 ℃ was suggested to ensure welding quality.

Key words: Q355 steel, welding residual stress, construction control, numerical simulation, event sequence method

CLC Number: 

  • TU391
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