AISC Weld Limit Stress

\emptyset R_{n} = \emptyset \cdot F_{nw} \cdot k_{ds}

\emptyset R_{n} = 0.75 \cdot (0.60 \cdot 70 ksi) \cdot 1.40

\emptyset R_{n} = 44.1 ksi

φ	LRFD resistance factor
F_nw	Nominal stress of the weld metal, ksi
k_ds	Direction strength increase factor

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