@misc{rao_asymmetric_mechanical_2013, author={Rao, D.,Huber, K.,Heerens, J.,dos Santos, J.F.,Huber, N.}, title={Asymmetric mechanical properties and tensile behaviour prediction of aluminium alloy 5083 friction stir welding joints}, year={2013}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2012.12.014}, abstract = {The asymmetric material flow, severe plastic deformation and thermal cycle imposed on the base material during friction stir welding (FSW) result in unique microstructural development, which causes a gradient in local mechanical properties in the weld region. Micro-tensile and indentation testing were applied to determine the local mechanical properties in a friction stir welded joint. The local stress–strain curves exhibited a drastic change at the advancing side (AS) due to a steep gradient of mechanical properties. Finite Element Model (FEM) predictions of the tensile performance of the welded joints, based on the local mechanical properties measured by micro-tensile testing, were in very good agreement with the macro-tensile test data.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2012.12.014} (DOI). Rao, D.; Huber, K.; Heerens, J.; dos Santos, J.; Huber, N.: Asymmetric mechanical properties and tensile behaviour prediction of aluminium alloy 5083 friction stir welding joints. Materials Science and Engineering A. 2013. vol. 565, 44-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2012.12.014}}