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where L = 1.0 for F
u
/F
y
≥ 1.23, L = 0.75 for F
u
/F
y
<
1.04, P
nt
is defined by Eq. (8.8), P
nv
is defined by Eq. (8.3),
(8.4), or (8.5), and P
ut
and P
uv
are the applied tension and
shear force,
P
ut
LP
nt
+
P
uv
LP
nv
≤ 1.0 (8.10)
where L = 1.0 for F
u
/F
y
≥ 1.23, L = 0.60 for F
u
/F
y
<
1.04, P
nt
is defined by Eq. (8.8), P
nv
is defined by Eq. (8.3),
(8.4), or (8.5), and P
ut
and P
uv
are the applied tension and
shear force.
Strength of Sheet-to-Sheet Connections Using Arc Spot
Welds. The sheet-to-sheet arc spot weld connection was
experimentally studied by Luttrell, and based on a review
of the data by LaBoube,
8.98
the nominal strength is given
by
P
n
= 1.65td
a
F
u
(8.11)
The following limits apply to the use of Eq. (8.11):
F
u
≤ 59 ksi(407 MPa, 4150 kg/cm
2
)
F
xx
>F
u
0.028 in. (0.71 mm) ≤ 0.0635 in. (1.61 mm)
8.3.1.2 Arc Seam Welds As shown in Fig. 8.10, an
arc seam weld consists of two half-circular ends and a
longitudinal weld. The ultimate load of a welded connection
is determined by the shear strength of the arc seam weld
and the strength of the connected sheets.
Shear Strength of Arc Seam Welds. The ultimate shear
capacity per weld is a combined shear resistance of two
half-circular ends and a longitudinal weld, as given by
P
us
=
3π
16
d
2
e
+
3Ld
e
4
F
xx
(8.12)
in which L is the length of the seam weld, not including the
circular ends. For the purpose of computation, L should not
exceed 3d. Other symbols were defined in the preceding
discussion.
Strength of Connected Sheets by Using Arc Seam Welds.
In the Cornell research project a total of 23 welded connec-
tions were tested for arc seam welds. Based on the study
made by Blodgett
8.14
and the linear regression analysis
performed by Pekoz and McGuire,
8.12,8.13
the following
equation has been developed for determining the strength
of connected sheets:
P
ul
= (0.625L +2.4d
a
)tF
u
(8.13)
Equation (8.13) is applicable for all values of d
a
/t.
Figure 8.11 shows a comparison of the observed loads and
the ultimate loads predicted by using Eq. (8.13).
8.3.1.3 Fillet Welds Fillet welds are often used for lap
and T-joints. Depending on the arrangement of the welds,
they can be classified as either longitudinal or transverse
fillet welds. (“Longitudinal” means that the load is applied
parallel to the length of the weld; “transverse” means that
the load is applied perpendicular to the length of the weld.)
From the structural efficiency point of view, longitudinal
fillet welds are stressed unevenly along the length of weld
due to varying deformations. Transverse fillet welds are
more uniformly stressed for the entire length. As a result,
transverse welds are stronger than longitudinal welds of
an equal length. The following discussion deals with the
strength of welded connections using both types of fillet
welds.
Shear Strength of Fillet Welds. If the strength of welded
connections is governed by the shear capacity of fillet
welds, the ultimate load per weld can be determined as
P
us
=
3
4
t
w
LF
xx
(8.14)
where t
w
= effective throat dimension
L = length of fillet weld
Figure 8.10 Arc seam weld joining sheet to supporting member.
1.314,1.345