Testing involves a combination of three methods: 1) The use of calibrated samples, 2) the use of a repeatability analysis on actual
spot-welds, and 3) performance evaluation of the fitting algorithms used in the device.
Comparison of the energy absorption capability of crash boxes assembled by
spot-weld and continuous joining techniques.-International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2009, vol.36, p.498-511.
In this paper, crashworthiness of
spot-welded columns was studied when no
spot-weld failure occurred.
The influence of
spot-welded connections to the parameters of axially crushed columns
Mi-crostructure and mechanical performance of resistance
spot-welded cold-rolled high strength austenitic stainless steel.
Although it might seem like a simple substitution, according to William Kroppe, director, product engineering, at Dana's Structural Solutions, transforming a
spot-welded steel frame into an aluminum structure held together by MIG and laser welds and self-piercing rivets while precisely maintaining the same dimensions as the original led Dana to a couple of industry firsts.