Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about throat thickness is correct?
Steel StructuresFillet WeldMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
leg length alone is always the resisting area
B
fillet welds cannot transfer shear
C
strength is calculated using the effective throat area
D
weld strength is independent of length
Correct Answer
C. 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: C.
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