Friction Stir Welding of High Strength 7XXX Aluminum Alloys

Chapter 1. Introduction

• Abstract
• References

Chapter 2. Physical Metallurgy of 7XXX Alloys

• Abstract
• 2.1 Precipitation Reaction in Al-Zn-Mg Alloys
• 2.2 Effect of Cu
• 2.3 Effect of Ag
• 2.4 Effect of Microalloying
• 2.5 Effect of Li
• 2.6 Effect of Predeformation on Aging
• 2.7 Summary
• 2.8 Differential Scanning Calorimetry Observations
• References

Chapter 3. Friction Stir Welding—Overview

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Taxonomy
• 3.3 Various Zones
• 3.4 Material Flow
• 3.5 Defects in FSW
• 3.6 Key Benefits of FSW
• References

Chapter 4. Temperature Distribution

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Experimental Observations
• 4.3 Numerical Observations
• 4.4 Summary
• References

Chapter 5. Microstructural Evolution

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Evolution of Grain Size
• 5.3 Precipitate Evolution
• 5.4 Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• 5.5 Summary
• References

Chapter 6. Mechanical Properties

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Hardness and Tensile Properties
• 6.3 Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
• 6.4 Joint Efficiency
• References

Chapter 7. Corrosion

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• References

Chapter 8. Physical Metallurgy-Based Guidelines for Obtaining High Joint Efficiency

• Abstract

Chapter 9. Summary and Future Outlook

• Abstract