Complex sentence: In addition, in the presence of entire damage zone method, the crack extension behaviors of the welded joints were investigated.The numerical calculations of notched bar welded specimens reveal that base metal mechanical property has great effects on the damage distribution of the welded joints.
Split into simpler sentences: In addition, in the presence of entire damage zone method, the crack extension behaviors of the welded joints were investigated. Base metal mechanical property has great effects on the damage distribution of the welded joints.