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Numerical Methods in Welding

Type of study Follow-up Master
Language of instruction English
Code 345-0530/11
Abbreviation VMS
Course title Numerical Methods in Welding
Credits 4
Coordinating department Department of Mechanical Technology
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Ivo Hlavatý, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. The numerical method – calculation of preheating during welding
2. Calculation of susceptibility to crack formation during and after welding
3. Calculation used in defining individual weld zones and their structural phases
4. Calculation using the finite element method (FEM) to monitor temperature fields in weld joint areas
5. Calculation using the finite element method (FEM) to determine deformations and stresses in structures during welding
6. Processor control of pulsed welding power sources
7. Processor control of synergic and inverter welding power sources
8. Methods of continuous data acquisition during welding, their recording and processing, verification of knowledge

Literature

1. Preheating and Post-Weld Heat Treatment. 2022. ESAB University [online]. 21 March 2022 [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://esab.com/cz/eur_cs/esab-university/articles/preheating-and-post-weld-heat-treatments/
2. Monitoring of the Welding Process. [online]. [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: http://staryweb.ivohlavaty.cz/2009Svarovani/5-05.pdf
3. KAHNAMOUEI, Jalal Taheri and MOALLEM, Mehrdad. 2024. Advancements in control systems and integration of artificial intelligence in welding robots: A review. Ocean Engineering [online]. 312(8), 119294 [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384569453_Advancements_in_control_systems_and_integration_of_artificial_intelligence_in_welding_robots_A_review
4. CUI, S., ZHOU, X., ZHANG, B., HAN, L., XUE, B. and LIU, F. 2025. Research on an online intelligent monitoring system for resistance spot welding based on wireless communication. Sensors [online]. 25(9) [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/9/2658
5. LEBAR, A., et al. 2012. Online monitoring, analysis and remote recording of welding parameters to the welding diary. Strojniški vestnik – Journal of Mechanical Engineering [online]. 58(7–8), 444–452 [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://www.sv-jme.eu/?id=2935&ns_articles_pdf=%2Fns_articles%2Ffiles%2Fojs%2F341%2Fpublic%2F341-2077-1-PB.pdf

Advised literature

1. HRIVŇÁK, J. 1989. Theory of Weldability of Metals and Alloys. Bratislava: VEDA. ISBN-10: 80-224-0016-5.
2. KUNCIPÁL, J. et al. 1986. Theory of Welding. Prague: SNTL: 04-211-86.
3. CHEN, L. et al. 2024. An optimization method for multi-robot automatic welding control based on particle swarm genetic algorithm. Machines [online]. 12(11), 763 [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12110763
4. Computer Technology in Welding. [online]. U.S. Dept. of Commerce / National Technical Information Service [cit. 2026-03-01]. Available at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-C13-42e8ad085e0bf4a79b8492f1450eeaf9/pdf/GOVPUB-C13-42e8ad085e0bf4a79b8492f1450eeaf9.pdf