The Spot Weldability of SD35 and SD30A Steel for Reinforcement Bar

The spot weldability of metal joints between SD35 and SD30A steel was investigated. This study was aimed to determine the spot welding parameters (i.e. welding current and time) for reinforcement bar joint and to evaluate the weldability, mechanical strength, hardness and microstructure. The results indicated that shear strength and elongation of the welding joints at 12.5kA and 1000 ms were 26.7 and 22%, respectively. And fracture distribution of them by using shear and tensile test showed 100% necking mode and 100% ductile mode, respectively.