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ISSN 2673-4591 · MDPI AG · 6,557 articles in the index
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Suppression of Nugget Shape Variability in Continuous Resistance Spot Welding of Aluminum Alloys Using Hole Shape on the Sheet Surface
In recent years, increasing environmental concerns have intensified the demand for lightweight vehicle bodies to improve fuel efficiency. Consequently, aluminum alloys have been increasingly applied to automotive body structures. Resistance spot welding (RSW), which enables high-volume production…
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Influence of Arc Oscillation Frequency on Bead Geometry Accuracy in Single- and Multi-Layer WAAM of Al-4043 Alloy
This study investigates the effect of sinusoidal arc oscillation frequency on bead geometry accuracy in Cold Metal Transfer-based Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (CMT-WAAM) of the Al-4043 alloy. Single-pass depositions were performed at frequencies of 0–4 Hz (1.0 mm amplitude) and 0–5 Hz (1.5 mm…
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Preface to the Proceedings for the 16th International Aluminium Conference—INALCO 2026
The 16th International Aluminium Conference (INALCO 2026) was held in Trondheim, Norway, from 10 to 12 June 2026 [...]
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The Formability of Single- and Double-Pass Friction Stir-Welded AA6082 Tailor-Welded Blanks
This study evaluates the formability of single-pass and double-pass friction stir-welded AA6082 tailor-welded blanks produced at a 1000 rpm rotational speed and 100 mm/min welding speed. The objective is to understand the effect of multi-pass welding strategies on stir zone (SZ) softening…
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Statement of Peer Review for the Proceedings for the 16th International Aluminium Conference—INALCO 2026
The signatory of this statement, Sigmund Arntsønn Tronvoll, served as the volume editor of these proceedings and as Academic Editor, with David Morin serving as Academic Editor on selected papers to manage cases with conflicts of interest [...]
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Direct Description of Inherent Strains for Thin-Plate Welding Distortion Modelling
Numerically efficient and user-friendly modelling of component distortions is the key for enabling numerical design of thin-plate structures accounting for welding distortions. This especially concerns large structures, e.g., bridges or ship panels. The direct description of inherent strains is a…
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Vibration Serviceability Assessment of Lightweight Aluminum Bridges Under Traffic Loading
Existing vibration serviceability criteria for highway bridges were largely developed for conventional steel and concrete structures, and their applicability to lightweight aluminum bridges remains uncertain. This study numerically investigates the dynamic response and vibration serviceability of…
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Twenty Industry Organizations Team Up to Develop a New Generation of Aluminium Highway Bridges
This paper showcases the Aluminum Highway Bridge (AHB) project as a prime example of technical excellence, innovative thinking, and cross-disciplinary expertise in modern infrastructure. Supported by over 20 organizations from Canada, the U.S., and Europe, the AHB initiative pioneers low-carbon…
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A Study on Factors Affecting the Joint Strength of Resistance Spot-Welded Joints in Aluminum Casting Alloys and Rolled Aluminum Alloy
With the increasing adoption of gigacasting in the automotive industry, establishing joining technologies between aluminum casting alloys and rolled aluminum alloys has become an important challenge. In resistance spot welding (RSW) of these dissimilar materials, nugget formation is often absent…
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Predicting Mechanical Properties of Al-Mg-Si Extrusions Containing Emulated Post-Consumer Scrap Using Hybrid Modeling
The use of post-consumer scrap (PCS) in aluminium structural components is a challenging but important strategy for reducing carbon footprint in the automotive industry. However, introducing PCS increases uncertainty and compositional variation, which complicates property assurance in serial…
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Deployable Structures: Investigation of Reverse Bending of Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy Under Heat-Treated Conditions
Deployable metallic structures offer a new design approach for overcoming the geometric limitations of laser powder bed fusion by enabling compact as-built configurations to be expanded after printing into larger, lightweight architectures suitable for efficient packing and aerospace applications…
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Design of Aluminium I-Beams Under Major Axis Bending
This paper investigates the design of aluminium I-beams under major axis bending, fabricated by MIG welding three plates to form the section. The study focuses on beam sizes relevant to pedestrian bridges, with depths ranging from 508 mm to over 2540 mm. The analysis is limited to local buckling…
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Cut the Heat, Save the Gas: Retrofitting Thermal Post-Combustion with Oxidation Catalysts
Retrofitting thermal post-combustion units with platinum-promoted honeycomb oxidation catalysts enables a transition from purely thermal to catalytic operation in industrial waste gas treatment. In aluminium recycling and downstream forming, where solvent vapours, oil aerosols and organic…
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A Preliminary All-Aluminium Vehicular Bridge Concept Using Bobbin Tool Friction Stir Welding
Aluminium remains relatively uncommon in civil structures; however, its durability and light-weight nature make it an attractive alternative for vehicular bridges. Recent applications use aluminium bridge decks supported by steel girders. However, galvanic corrosion and thermal incompatibility…
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The Construction of the Montmorency Forest GMAW-Welded Aluminium Deck on Steel Girders Bridge
WSP was responsible for the design and detailing of Canada’s first GMAW-welded aluminium deck on steel girders bridge for Université Laval. The firm developed welded aluminium panels connected by blind bolts and supported by three steel girders. The 15 m by 8 m structure was fully preassembled for…
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Local Buckling and Ultimate Resistance of Aluminum Hollow Sections
Aluminum hollow structural sections are increasingly used in construction due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, formability, and compatibility with advanced manufacturing processes that enable optimized geometries. While the local buckling behavior of conventional Square…
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Cyclic Response of Aluminium SHS Beams: Experiments and Numerical Simulation
This work presents an experimental and numerical investigation on the cyclic behaviour of square hollow section (SHS) beams made of 6060-T6 aluminium alloy subjected to non-uniform cyclic bending. Eight specimens with width-to-thickness ratios ranging from 18 to 48 were tested under a three-point…
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Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Secondary Wrought Aluminium Alloys: A Norwegian Case Study
This paper explores the technical, economic, and environmental viability of producing secondary wrought aluminium alloys from post-consumer scrap. The technical review relates to the industrial-level use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in automated scrap sorting under realistic…
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Numerical Assessment of the Cyclic Response of Aluminium Beams Using OpenSees
Aluminium alloys are increasingly adopted in structural engineering due to their favourable strength-to-weight ratio, durability against corrosion, and sustainability benefits. This paper examines the cyclic response of hollow section beams manufactured from 6082-T6 aluminium alloy through a…
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Laser-Based Welding for Manufacturing Aluminium Structures: Industrial Challenges and Solutions
Aluminium is increasingly being adopted in large-scale structural applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and excellent recyclability, making it attractive for automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Despite these advantages, welding…
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