Browsing Mechanical Engineering by Author "Baratzadeh, Farzad"
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An experimental and numerical investigation into the dynamic crash testing of vehicle bumper fabricated using friction stir welding and gas metal arc welding
Baratzadeh, Farzad; Tay, Yi Yang; Patil, Sachin A.; Lankarani, Hamid M. (Taylor & Francis Group, 2014)The advancement in friction stir welding (FSW) technology has provided automotive and aerospace industry with an alternative method in developing structures and assemblies. This study investigates the performance of FSW ... -
Friction stir weld development and dynamic crash testing of bumper-beam / crash-box assemblies made from AA66082-T6 and AA6063-T6 extrusions
Baratzadeh, Farzad (Wichita State University, 2013-12)Advancements in friction stir welding (FSW) have enabled the development and testing of a lightweight automotive bumper-beam/crash-box assembly. Previously, a test fixture to dynamically (crash) test the functionality of ... -
An investigation into methods to increase the fatigue life of friction stir lap welds
Baratzadeh, Farzad (Wichita State University, 2010-05)Recent advancements in friction stir welding (FSW) technology have potential for applications in aerospace structures. Friction stir spot welds have been found to be much stronger than rivets in the same material thickness, ... -
Modeling of friction-stir butt-welds and its application in automotive bumper impact performance Part 1. Thermo-mechanical weld process modeling
Patil, Sachin; Tay, Yi Yang; Baratzadeh, Farzad; Lankarani, Hamid M. (Springer Nature, 2018-06)The demand for better structural performance in joining of components for road vehicles prompts the implementation of aluminum alloy friction stir welding technology in the automotive industry. The aim of current study is ... -
Modeling of friction-stir butt-welds and its application in automotive bumper impact performance Part 2. Impact modeling and bumper crash performance
Patil, Sachin; Tay, Yi Yang; Baratzadeh, Farzad; Lankarani, Hamid M. (Korean Society of Steel Construction, 2017-07)Ever increasing requirements regarding vehicle safety have led to rapid developments in various joining process. Among FSW widely used for Aluminum alloy welded structure of car body because of their remarkable performance ...