Weld geometry & loading
mm
a ≥ 3 mm, a ≤ 0.7·t_min
mm
Nominal length
kN
+ tension, − compression
Results
Method — EN 1993-1-8 directional method
Stresses on weld throat
σ⊥ = N / Aw (⊥ to throat plane)τ⊥ = V / Aw (⊥ to weld axis)
τ‖ = — (‖ to weld axis)
Aw = a · leff · n