“Finite Element Analysis of Weld Joint in Shaft and validation Using Experimental Method”

In this research work welding simulation was carries out by experimental and also on FEA software to find out the value of stress and deflection under different loading condition. The numerical simulations show that the concentration of stress is maximum near to the joint and at the corner where the cross section has suddenly changed. In order to find out the most optimum load, the joint can bear is calculated by using experimental method in modern universal testing machine. It is very important to check & compare the FEA simulation result with the result of physical test or experiment in which the real behavior of specimen can observed. The research work deal with the physical test of specimen whose main purpose in to find out the optimum material, geometry and strength characteristics of butt weld joint. The specimen of weld joint is tested on UTM machine and corresponding output parameter as stress and deflection is monitored. The result obtained by physical experiment is validated by using different numerical approaches as Solid works and ANSYS simulation.