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AISC Weld Limit Stress

AISC Weld Limit Stress

∅Rn=∅·β·Fnw·kds
∅Rn=0.75·0.912·(0.60·70 ksi)·1.0
∅Rn=28.7 ksi

φ

LRFD resistance factor

β

Reduction factor = 1.2 - 0.002(27.0-in/0.1875-in) ≤ 1.0

Fnw

Nominal stress of the weld metal, ksi

kds

Directional strength increase factor (1.0 for longitudinal direction)
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