Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For a fillet weld, the effective throat thickness is approximately:
Steel StructuresTheory of Structures and DesignHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
1.0 times weld size
B
0.7 times weld size
C
0.5 times weld size
D
1.414 times weld size
Correct Answer
B. 0.7 times weld size
Why is this the answer?
For a standard 45 degree fillet weld, effective throat thickness is 0.7 times the weld leg size.
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