One-shear joint loaded with shear
 
Shear loading of a point
 
Tear loading of a point along the cylindrical surface
 
Comparative stress
 
Meaning of used variables
| F | acting force [N, lb] | |
| d | diameter of spot weld [mm, in] | |
| i | number of welds [-] | |
| s | plate thickness [mm, in] | |
| α | conversion factor of weld joint [-] | 
Double-shear joint loaded with shear
 
Shear loading of a point
 
Tear loading of a point along the cylindrical surface
 
Comparative stress
 
Meaning of used variables
| F | acting force [N, lb] | |
| d | diameter of spot weld [mm, in] | |
| i | number of welds [-] | |
| s | plate thickness [mm, in] | |
| α | conversion factor of weld joint [-] | 
Spot weld joint loaded with tear-off
 
Tear-off loading of a point
 
Comparative stress
 
Meaning of used variables
| F | acting force [N, lb] | |
| d | diameter of spot weld [mm, in] | |
| i | number of welds [-] | |
| s | plate thickness [mm, in] | |
| α | conversion factor of weld joint [-] |