Friction stir welding(FSW),as a growing welding technology,from its genesis in 1991,was attended by many researchers in interdisciplinary fields of science and engineering.The current paper presents a bibliometric ana...Friction stir welding(FSW),as a growing welding technology,from its genesis in 1991,was attended by many researchers in interdisciplinary fields of science and engineering.The current paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the subject and can be addressed as guidance for the researchers who want to explore this field of welding technology.The research growth of FSW,most productive and influential authors,disciplines,leader journals,countries,and institutions are investigated.The highly influential papers in two historical periods and top keywords are also introduced.This paper summarizes the growth structure of FSW during the last 26 years and provides concise bibliometry.展开更多
文摘Friction stir welding(FSW),as a growing welding technology,from its genesis in 1991,was attended by many researchers in interdisciplinary fields of science and engineering.The current paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the subject and can be addressed as guidance for the researchers who want to explore this field of welding technology.The research growth of FSW,most productive and influential authors,disciplines,leader journals,countries,and institutions are investigated.The highly influential papers in two historical periods and top keywords are also introduced.This paper summarizes the growth structure of FSW during the last 26 years and provides concise bibliometry.
