IIW 2023 Welded Art Book

SDG 9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

n Exhibit “The Edge of the World”n This image is reminiscent of The Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn) which is an unexpected and dramatic geological wonder in the rocky desert northwest of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The site earned its nickname because from atop the escarpment, you have an uninterrupted view of the horizon. Since the material undergoes a high degree of deformation at the rotating tool head, dynamic recrystallisation (DRX) occurs, which leads to fine grain size. The electron diffraction image of the AFSD weld and build plate interface highlights the size difference between the refined AFSD grains and the cast build plate grains. Overall, these images are a beautiful example of how science and art can merge to create something mesmerising and surreal.

The aims of this SDG are to ensure sustainability and inclusivity in infrastructure development and industrialisation. One of the ways this is achieved is through research, development, and support of innovative industrial technologies. nExhibit “Fishy dealings in a noir defect-ive novel”n This image sets the scene for a 1930s noir detective novel complete with a fish-themed Tiffany lamp. In the background of the final scene sits a fish-themed Tiffany lamp. Scales, gills, and an eye gently illuminate the microstructure of our AFSD protagonist. The large amounts of plastic deformation during AFSD create a refined grain structure as material is extruded, swirling over the edge of the previous layer. The colours refer to the orientation of the crystal structure, mapped by electron diffraction.

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Welded Art PHOTOGRAPHIC Exhibition – IIW 2023 Digital Collection