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Normal Stress
| Where
: |
 |
=
Normal stress [MPa,psi] |
| u |
=
Constant |
|
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for calculation in metric units u = 1000 |
|
-
for calculation in imperial units u = 12 |
 |
=
Bending
moment [Nm, lb-ft] |
| W |
= Section
modulus of throat area of weld [mm3, in3]
|
Reference Stress
| Where: |
 |
= Reference stress [MPa,psi] |
 |
= Normal stress [MPa,psi] |
 |
= Coefficient of weld joint |
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