Weld Pattern Section Properties
Weld Pattern Section Properties
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I am a structural engineer. I often design welds and as such need to identify the section properties of weld patterns.
I have seen a publication called "Welding Formulas and Tables for Structural and Mechanical Engineers and Pipe Support Designers" by T.S. Hobert published by I.V.I. Structural Design Service in 1983. Unfortunately, I can not find the publication available anywhere.
Many publication offer section property formulas on 10-15 common patterns. The manual mentioned above has 68 pages of strictly formulas and tables of section properties of various weld patterns. I would like to obtain a copy of this manual or obtain something comparable. What I'm looking for is the most comprehensive collection of weld pattern section property formulas and tables possible.
So, my question is whether you could offer any recommendation on any published source that could fill this need. Regards,
Boyd Zander
I have seen a publication called "Welding Formulas and Tables for Structural and Mechanical Engineers and Pipe Support Designers" by T.S. Hobert published by I.V.I. Structural Design Service in 1983. Unfortunately, I can not find the publication available anywhere.
Many publication offer section property formulas on 10-15 common patterns. The manual mentioned above has 68 pages of strictly formulas and tables of section properties of various weld patterns. I would like to obtain a copy of this manual or obtain something comparable. What I'm looking for is the most comprehensive collection of weld pattern section property formulas and tables possible.
So, my question is whether you could offer any recommendation on any published source that could fill this need. Regards,
Boyd Zander





RE: Weld Pattern Section Properties
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RE: Weld Pattern Section Properties
I find that my weld groups can often be beyond the scope of commonly provided formulas. Computing the seciton properties is cumbersome.
A more substantial compiliation, such as what I described in the out of print source, is desired.
Again, metengr, thanks very much for your response.
Regards,
Boyd
RE: Weld Pattern Section Properties
RE: Weld Pattern Section Properties
Certainly the effort can be put into determining the section properties of any shape and weld group, even using the basic Blodgett formulas. However, I know at one time a very comprehensive compilation of weld group formulas had been published and I'm hoping it still exists in some currently available texts.
I prefer to use hand calcualtion or mathcad with accepted formulas so anyone doing a QA review can see what computaions are being performed versus accepting that the spreadsheet is correctly computing what the preparer claims it has.
Thank you for your response StructuralEIT. :)
Regards,
Boyd