The growing challenges on fuel economy improvement and greenhouse gas emission
control have become the driving force for automakers to produce lightweight automobiles …

The transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) in advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) is
reviewed, where the main concepts and the recent progress in the processing and …

The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

The use of resistance spot welding (RSW) in the automotive industry is by far the most
preferred and widely used joining technique for sheet metal parts and is likely to continue for …

In this study, the sigmoidal kinetics of deformation-induced martensitic transformation (DIMT)
in the transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP)-assisted alloys, including metastable high …

New concepts proposed for processing of dual phase (DP) steels as one of the main classes
of advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs) to enhance their mechanical properties (strength …

This paper investigated the micromechanical properties and deformation behavior of the
constituent phases in 3rd generation (GEN) complex phase advanced high-strength steel …

The hydrogen permeation process in steels is closely associated with the microstructure of
steels that greatly affect hydrogen trapping and hydrogen diffusion behaviors. In this study …

The automotive industry plays a determinant role in the economy of developed countries.
Sheet metal forming is one of the most important processes in car manufacturing. Recent …

The microstructure evolution and microhardness of Q&P980 steel heat-affected zone (HAZ)
was investigated systematically using weld thermal simulation technique. The phase …