B. L. Josefson

1.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
54 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

B. L. Josefson is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Civil and Structural Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, B. L. Josefson has authored 54 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 40 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 35 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 12 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering. Recurrent topics in B. L. Josefson's work include Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (20 papers), Fatigue and fracture mechanics (18 papers) and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels (13 papers). B. L. Josefson is often cited by papers focused on Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (20 papers), Fatigue and fracture mechanics (18 papers) and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels (13 papers). B. L. Josefson collaborates with scholars based in Sweden, United Kingdom and Greece. B. L. Josefson's co-authors include B. Brickstad, Jonas W. Ringsberg, Mikael Enelund, Anders Johansson, Kenneth Runesson, Mattias Jönsson, Francis Franklin, Magnus Ekh, Ajay Kapoor and Jens C. O. Nielsen and has published in prestigious journals such as AIAA Journal, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering and Journal of Materials Processing Technology.

In The Last Decade

B. L. Josefson

50 papers receiving 1.4k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A parametric study of residual stresses in multi-pass butt-welded stainless steel pipes

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J.F. Durodola United Kingdom

Mohammad Bakhshi-Jooybari Iran

Fernando Cortés Spain

W. Y. D. Yuen Australia

Ehsan Mohseni United Kingdom

Marco Beghini Italy

Craig Przybyla United States

J. Chakrabarty Singapore

Ahmad Shahba Iran

D.A. Hills United Kingdom

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of B. L. Josefson

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Andersson, Bjørn & B. L. Josefson. (2025). Simulation-based failure analysis of faulty and regulatory railhead repair welding procedures. Engineering Failure Analysis. 182. 110185–110185.

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (2023). Orbital friction welding of steel bars – heat generation and process modelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications. 237(8). 1715–1724. 1 indexed citations

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Malakizadi, Amir, et al.. (2019). FE modeling and simulation of machining Alloy 718 based on ductile continuum damage. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 171. 105375–105375. 25 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (2018). Simplified FEA Models in the Analysis of the Redistribution of Beneficial Compressive Stresses in Welds During Cyclic Loading. Chalmers Research (Chalmers University of Technology).

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (2004). Fatigue crack growth in a welded rail under the influence of residual stresses. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 72(2). 271–285. 93 indexed citations

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Ringsberg, Jonas W., et al.. (2004). Investigation of the rolling contact fatigue resistance of laser cladded twin-disc specimens: FE simulation of laser cladding, grinding and a twin-disc test. International Journal of Fatigue. 27(6). 702–714. 40 indexed citations

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Lindgren, Lars‐Erik, Hans‐Åke Häggblad, B. L. Josefson, & Linnéa Karlsson. (2002). Thermo-mechanical FE-analysis of residual stresses and stress redistribution in butt welding of a copper canister for spent nuclear fuel. Nuclear Engineering and Design. 212(1-3). 401–408. 4 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (2001). Finite element analyses of rolling contact fatigue crack initiation in railheads. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part F Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 215(4). 243–259. 50 indexed citations

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Ringsberg, Jonas W., et al.. (2000). Rolling contact fatigue of rails—finite element modelling of residual stresses, strains and crack initiation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part F Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. 214(1). 7–19. 53 indexed citations

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Wilson, Michael A., et al.. (1997). Combining FEA and SEA in mechanical intensity analysis. 38th Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. 1 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (1996). Welding Residual Distortions in Ring-Stiffened Pipes. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. 118(2). 121–126. 5 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (1995). Use of the energy flow concept in vibration design. 36th Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference.

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Åkesson, Benny, et al.. (1995). ROUTINE FE DETERMINATION OF STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS USING A MÜLLER‐BRESLAU INFLUENCE FUNCTION TECHNIQUE. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. 18(10). 1115–1132. 3 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L.. (1993). Prediction of Residual Stresses and Distortions in Welded Structures. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. 115(1). 52–57. 26 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (1991). Experimentally determined deformations and stresses in narrow gap and single-U multi-pass butt-welded pipes. 3. 17–24. 1 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L., et al.. (1991). Thermal deformations and stresses in an Oil-Built-Ore (OBO) vessel carrying a heated cargo. Marine Structures. 4(3). 185–202. 2 indexed citations

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Andersson, Mats R. & B. L. Josefson. (1988). Welding Stress Redistribution in a Butt-Welded Pipe During Later Mechanical and Thermal Loadings. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. 110(4). 402–404. 3 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L.. (1985). Effects of transformation plasticity on welding residual-stress fields in thin-walled pipes and thin plates. Materials Science and Technology. 1(10). 904–908. 1 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L.. (1985). Effects of transformation plasticity on welding residual-stress fields in thin-walled pipes and thin plates. Materials Science and Technology. 1(10). 904–908. 10 indexed citations

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Josefson, B. L.. (1982). Residual Stresses and Their Redistribution During Annealing of a Girth-Butt Welded Thin-Walled Pipe. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. 104(3). 245–250. 21 indexed citations

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