Browsing CE Theses and Dissertations by Author "Baratzadeh, Farzad"

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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, ...