Published 07/18/2025 at 1393 × 905 in Development of FSW and LFW Joints with High Ductility and Fatigue Strength for Weathering Steels Figure 1.21 Microhardness of FSW joints (a) S690 steel with HAZ softening; (b) DH36 steel without HAZ softening [125] Figure 1.21 Microhardness of FSW joints (a) S690 steel with HAZ softening; (b) DH36 steel without HAZ softening [125]