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[er_spsvasan]

Hello everybody,

My doubt is regarding the value of alpha as defined
below the second expression for Tdn.(Clause 6.3.3
Single Angles)

Alpha is defined as "0.6 for one or two bolts, 0.7 for
three bolts, and 0.8 for four or more bolts in the end
connection or equivalent weld length"

How do we interpret "or equivalent weld length"?
Equivalence between weld length and no of bolts will
get influenced by diameter of bolts and by the throat
thickness of the weld.

If a welded joint is provided, how do we calculate
alpha?

Regards
S.P.Srinivasan

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[spsvasan at eth.net]

Hello everybody,

This is in continuation of my earlier e-mail on the above topic

After a more careful study of clause 6.3.3, I understand that Tdn, the
design strength due to rupture of critical section is not applicable to
welded joints since there are no holes at a welded joint. But I still
cannot understand the presence of the term "or equivalent weld length" in
the definition for alpha.

Regards
S.P.Srinivasan

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