Fillet Weld - Stress and Size Calculation
Fillet Weld - Stress and Size Calculation
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I know there are guidelines in ASME codes for fillet weld sizes, such as guidelines for fillet weld size when welding a pipe into a socket. However, does anyone know if there are formulas associated with calculating the stress experienced in a fillet weld of a given size for this or a similar application? I have always been curious how these fillet size recommendations have been developed. Would a simple shear calculation using the weld leg and circumference be valid?





RE: Fillet Weld - Stress and Size Calculation
Regards,
Mike
RE: Fillet Weld - Stress and Size Calculation
Very simple approach, treat the fillet weld as a line and evaluate tensile and shear loads on the line. Once you apply knock-down factors for welds in shear and tension, you can size the weld based on throat and fillet leg.
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