Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
During an JE solution review on Fillet Weld, what is the safest statement about throat thickness? Avoid the common trap that weld strength is independent of length.
Steel StructuresFillet WeldHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
fillet welds cannot transfer shear
B
leg length alone is always the resisting area
C
weld strength is independent of length
D
strength is calculated using the effective throat area
Correct Answer
D. strength is calculated using the effective throat area
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The effective throat is the critical section for fillet weld design. Correct option: D.
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