Effects of Si on the Characteristics of FCA Multi-Layer Weld Metal with 460 MPa Yield Strength Grade Steels for Ships and Marine Structures

摘要

This study investigated the effect of Si on the characteristics of FCA multi-layer weld metal with 460 MPa yield strength grade steels for ships and marine structures. The effect on microstructure was evaluated by tensile, charpy impact and CTOD testing of 4 FCAW welds containing various C and Si contents. C content affected weld metal properties depending on Si content, microstructure, strength and impact value. With lower C content, strength and impact value increased when Si content was reduced, because of higher AF volume fraction. With higher C content, those properties were little affected by Si content. These phenomena indicate that C affects phase transformation more than Si. The CTOD value was higher with lower Si and higher C content. This was interpreted to mean that a lower volume fraction of not only PF, FS but also the M-A phase, can affect crack initiation sites, due to higher C and lower Si contents.