Question

If length of weld is l and leg h, then area of throat can be given by

(a) 0.707 hl

(b) 1.414hl

(c) hl

(d) None of the listed

I received this question in a competitive exam.

My question comes from the Butt Joints & Fillet Joins module in Welded and Riveted Joints of Machine Design

Answer 1

Accurate choice is (a) 0.707 hl

Check out the details: Area=t x l where t=h Cos (45’).