Which consequence results when excessive, localized heat during welding weakens steel I-beams?

💡 Explanation

Formation of tempered martensite increases brittleness due to rapid heating and cooling during welding. This localized phase transformation results in harder but more brittle regions, because the rapid quench prevents formation of ductile microstructures therefore raising crack propagation rates in the heat affected zone, rather than improving strength.

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