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2020-09-18

Question

What is the purpose of a fillet weld in SHAPE‑THIN?


Answer:

A fillet weld is only used to determine weld stresses due to shear force Vy, Vz (or Vu, Vv) as well as torsional moment Mxp, Mxs. The design of fillet welds with SHAPE‑THIN is described using the link "Design of Fillet Welds".

No connection between the elements is created with a fillet weld. A connection can only be modeled with elements. You can find information about modeling connections by clicking the link "Connecting Elements in SHAPE‑THIN".


Author

Ms. von Bloh provides technical support for our customers and is responsible for the development of the SHAPE‑THIN program as well as steel and aluminum structures.