Reassessing Weld Repair Limits: Mechanical Performance of DH36 Steel Under Repeated Heat Cycles
This presentation explores groundbreaking research from Seaspan's Welding and Materials Testing Lab examining the effects of repeated weld repairs on DH36 marine steel. Through extensive mechanical testing, the study challenges traditional repair limits and provides data-driven insights into weld integrity, toughness, and performance after multiple heat cycles.
Hassan Saghafifar
Materials and Welding Laboratory Supervisor
Seaspan Shipyards