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Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications
An International Journal of Computation and Methodology
Volume 49, 2006 - Issue 4
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Resistance Spot Welding Process: Experimental and Numerical Modeling of the Weld Growth Mechanisms with Consideration of Contact Conditions

E. Feulvarch Laboratoire de Tribologie et Dynamique des Systèmes, UMR 5513, CNRS/ECL/ENISE, St Etienne Cedex, France; ESI Group, Le Discover, Lyon Cedex, France
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P. Rogeon Laboratoire d'Études Thermiques Energétiques et Environnement, Université de Bretagne Sud, Lorient Cedex, France
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P. Carré Laboratoire d'Études Thermiques Energétiques et Environnement, Université de Bretagne Sud, Lorient Cedex, France
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V. Robin ESI Group, Le Discover, Lyon Cedex, France
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G. Sibilia PSA-Peugeot Citroën, Centre Technique de Vélizy, Vélizy Villacoublay Cedex, France
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J. M. Bergheau Laboratoire de Tribologie et Dynamique des Systèmes, UMR 5513, CNRS/ECL/ENISE, St Etienne Cedex, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 345-367 | Received 27 Apr 2005, Accepted 30 Jul 2005, Published online: 24 Feb 2007

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