Type of Joints And Stress Concentration Factors
Type of joint Stress concentration factor Reinforced butt welds 1.2 Toe of transverse fillet welds 1.5 End of parallel fillet weld 2.7 T-butt joint with sharp corner 2
Type of joint Stress concentration factor Reinforced butt welds 1.2 Toe of transverse fillet welds 1.5 End of parallel fillet weld 2.7 T-butt joint with sharp corner 2