Predictive Correlation Between Hardness and Tensile Properties of Submerged Arc Welded API X70 Steel.
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| Title: | Predictive Correlation Between Hardness and Tensile Properties of Submerged Arc Welded API X70 Steel. |
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| Authors: | Lahouel, Ali1 (AUTHOR), Athmani, Sameh2 (AUTHOR), Sedik, Amel2,3 (AUTHOR), Saoudi, Adel2,4 (AUTHOR), Barille, Regis3,5 (AUTHOR) amalkasme@imamu.edu.sa, Khezami, Lotfi1,4 (AUTHOR) mamoune.fellah@univ-khenchela.dz, Guesmi, Ahlem2,4 (AUTHOR), Fellah, Mamoun3,5 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Materials (1996-1944). Oct2025, Vol. 18 Issue 19, p4482. 22p. |
| Subjects: | Hardness, Vickers hardness, Statistical correlation, Tensile strength, Low alloy steel, Submerged arc welding, Pipeline safety measures, Mechanical behavior of materials |
| Abstract: | This research investigates the statistical correlation between Vickers hardness and tensile properties of helical submerged arc welded high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) API X70 pipeline steel. Tensile tests were performed on cross-weld joints from 138 pipe specimens. Vickers hardness measurements were also conducted on 138 samples to evaluate the hardness distribution across the base metal, fusion zone, and heat-affected zone. Results show that the fusion zone exhibits the highest hardness, correlating with enhanced tensile strength (R2 = 82%). Linear regression models indicate that base metal hardness significantly influences yield strength (R2 = 71%), while moderate negative correlations exist with elongation (R2 = 54%). These findings suggest that hardness measurements can serve as a non-destructive predictive tool for tensile properties, improving weld quality and mechanical performance. This research provides empirical models that enhance the application of API X70 in critical engineering applications, improving pipeline safety and reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This research investigates the statistical correlation between Vickers hardness and tensile properties of helical submerged arc welded high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) API X70 pipeline steel. Tensile tests were performed on cross-weld joints from 138 pipe specimens. Vickers hardness measurements were also conducted on 138 samples to evaluate the hardness distribution across the base metal, fusion zone, and heat-affected zone. Results show that the fusion zone exhibits the highest hardness, correlating with enhanced tensile strength (R2 = 82%). Linear regression models indicate that base metal hardness significantly influences yield strength (R2 = 71%), while moderate negative correlations exist with elongation (R2 = 54%). These findings suggest that hardness measurements can serve as a non-destructive predictive tool for tensile properties, improving weld quality and mechanical performance. This research provides empirical models that enhance the application of API X70 in critical engineering applications, improving pipeline safety and reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19961944 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ma18194482 |
