Comparison of FE Simulation and Experiment on Tensile Test of TWB-HPF 22MnB5 Steel

Finite element (FE) analysis of the tensile test of TWB-HPF 22MnB5 steel was performed and compared with the experimental results. To improve the accuracy of the simulation, the damage theory of FLD and ductile damage theory were used in 2D and 3D simulations. The tensile strength of 22MnB5 steel was determined under various welding heat inputs for FE simulation. Crack propagation of the welded region indicated that the fracture was observed in the base metal under normal welding conditions. Also, the crack propagated along the HAZ region due to higher heat input of the welding, and lead fractures have been highlighted as a potential complication.