Perpendicular Groove Plug Weld Joint Calculation

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The following equation will determine the perpendicular Shear Stress in groove or slot weld base area as well as the Shear Stress in Peripheral Area.

Perpendicular Groove Plug Weld Joint Calculation

Shear Stress in Weld Base Area

Shear Stress in Weld Base Area

Where:

= Shear stress in weld base area [MPa,psi]

F

= Shear force  [N, lb]

b

= Width of weld [mm,in]
L = Length of weld [mm,in]

i

= Number of welds 

Shear Stress in Weld Peripheral Area

Shear Stress in Weld Peripheral Area
Where:

Shear stress in weld peripheral area

= Shear stress in weld peripheral area [MPa,psi]
F = Shear force  [N, lb]
s = Plate thickness [mm, in]
L = Length of weld [mm,in]
i = Number of welds