Research Article

Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study

Volume: 14 Number: 4 October 15, 2025
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Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study

Abstract

This parametric study examines the influence of residual stresses from light and heavy welding on the local elastic buckling behavior of square hollow sections (SHSs) with welded corners, under axial compression and major axis bending. By analyzing various SHS sizes with a constant height-to-thickness ratio of 40, this investigation provides insights into how residual stress levels impact load-bearing capacity. Findings reveal a pronounced impact of heavy welding-induced residual stresses, notably diminishing the critical buckling loads across both loading conditions. Specifically, under axial compression, heavy welding led to a significant reduction in bifurcation loads by approximately 15.3%, while light welding caused a reduction of around 7.5%. In major axis bending, the effects were similarly considerable, with bifurcation moments reduced by approximately 12.78% for heavy welding and by 6.16% for light welding. The findings underscore the substantial effect of residual stress, particularly from heavy welding, on axial compression, indicating a greater sensitivity of SHSs to this loading condition relative to major axis bending. This study emphasizes the need for careful consideration of welding type in design practices to ensure structural reliability.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Solid Mechanics , Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 7, 2025

Publication Date

October 15, 2025

Submission Date

July 29, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 14 Number: 4

APA
Özenç, O., & Dundar, M. A. (2025). Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(4), 1647-1663. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.1753771
AMA
1.Özenç O, Dundar MA. Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. 2025;14(4):1647-1663. doi:10.28948/ngumuh.1753771
Chicago
Özenç, Osman, and Mehmet Akif Dundar. 2025. “Investigation of the Effects of Heavy and Light Welding on Buckling Behavior of Square Hollow Sections: Parametric Study”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 14 (4): 1647-63. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.1753771.
EndNote
Özenç O, Dundar MA (October 1, 2025) Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 14 4 1647–1663.
IEEE
[1]O. Özenç and M. A. Dundar, “Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study”, NOHU J. Eng. Sci., vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 1647–1663, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.28948/ngumuh.1753771.
ISNAD
Özenç, Osman - Dundar, Mehmet Akif. “Investigation of the Effects of Heavy and Light Welding on Buckling Behavior of Square Hollow Sections: Parametric Study”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 14/4 (October 1, 2025): 1647-1663. https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.1753771.
JAMA
1.Özenç O, Dundar MA. Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. 2025;14:1647–1663.
MLA
Özenç, Osman, and Mehmet Akif Dundar. “Investigation of the Effects of Heavy and Light Welding on Buckling Behavior of Square Hollow Sections: Parametric Study”. Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 4, Oct. 2025, pp. 1647-63, doi:10.28948/ngumuh.1753771.
Vancouver
1.Osman Özenç, Mehmet Akif Dundar. Investigation of the effects of heavy and light welding on buckling behavior of square hollow sections: Parametric study. NOHU J. Eng. Sci. 2025 Oct. 1;14(4):1647-63. doi:10.28948/ngumuh.1753771