Fillet Weld (Spatial Load) Calculator dialog box - Calculation tab

Sets parameters for calculation of a fillet weld joint specially loaded.

Access:

Ribbon: Environments tab Convert panel Fillet Weld Calculator (Spatial)

Calculation of Statically Loaded Weld

Specifies the Standard Calculation Procedure and Method of Comparative Stresses. Selects a calculation method for statically loaded weld joints. Both methods calculate resultant stresses in a similar way, but the evaluation of results for the strength check is different. See the Engineer's Handbook for used methods of weld joint calculations.

Standard Calculation Procedure

Checks joint strength by direct comparison of calculated normal, shear, or resulting reduced stress with the allowable stress by using a standard calculation procedure. See the Engineer's Handbook for calculation formulas.

Method of Comparative Stresses

Compares allowable stress with auxiliary comparative stress, which is determined from the calculated partial stresses by using conversion factors of the weld joint when the strength check is carried out with this method. See the Engineer's Handbook for calculation formulas.

Joint Material and Properties

Check the check box to open Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Yield Strength

Displays the maximum stress that can be applied without permanent deformation of the test specimen. The value is automatically modified according to the selected material. When you edit the value, the selected material is changed to User.

Ultimate Tensile Strength

The value is automatically modified according to the selected material. When you edit the value, the selected material is changed to User.

Safety Factor

Enter the value or click the arrow to set the value in the Safety Factor dialog box.

Loads

Enter forces, bending moments, and other important parameters that specify the weld loading. Displayed options depend on the Weld Load selected type.

Dimensions

Summarizes all parameters necessary for definition of the weld geometry. Displayed options depend on the Weld Form selected type.

Joint Material and Properties

Check the check box to open Material Database and select a material. Edit the properties of the material, if needed.

Yield Strength

Displays the maximum stress that can be applied without permanent deformation of the test specimen. The value is automatically modified according to the selected material. When you edit the value, the selected material is changed to User.

Ultimate Tensile Strength

The value is automatically modified according to the selected material. When you edit the value, the selected material is changed to User.

Safety Factor

Enter the value or click the arrow to set the value in the Safety Factor dialog box.

Weld Form

Specifies the weld form. According to your selection, the Fatigue Calculation tab can be enabled to enter values for fatigue calculation.

Weld Loads

Specifies the type of calculated weld load.

Note: Options from this area are tightly connected with options in Loads area. Selection here affects displayed options in the Loads area.

Results

Displays the calculated values and the weld strength check.

Summary of Messages area

Displays the reports about calculation. To open the Summary of Messages areas at the bottom of the tab, double-click the double line at the bottom of the tabs or click the chevron.

Fatigue Calculation tab

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