Cracking in the weld metal or heat affected zone during post-weld heat treatment or high temperature service.

The load, or amount of a force, applied to a material, tending to deform or break it.

The physical effect of stress, usually evidenced by stretching or other deformation of the material.

Welding condition when the electrode is connected to the negative terminal and the work is connected to the positive terminal of the welding power source.