I am looking into calculating the weld bead strength. I am unsure of

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This discussion focuses on calculating weld bead strength, specifically addressing shear stress and the application of forces in weld joints. User vanuta raises critical questions regarding the orientation of angle beta in relation to the xy plane, the classification of alphay as a normal stress despite its derivation from shear force, and the methodology behind using cos(beta) for alphay calculations. Additionally, vanuta emphasizes the importance of accurately depicting the applied forces and dimensions in a sketch to ensure a proper understanding of the joint loading conditions.

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I am looking into calculating the weld bead strength. I am unsure of calculating the shear stress..the attachment has a drawing..any help is appreciated
 

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vanuta: (1) Is angle beta in the xy plane? Or not in the xy plane?

(2) Why do you call alphay a normal stress, when it looks like you are using a shear force, F*cos(beta), to compute alphay?

(3) Why do you use cos(beta) to compute alphay?

(4) I am not yet confident that you have drawn the applied force, F, as it really occurs on the real assembly. Please draw a correct, quick, freehand sketch of the assembly, showing how and where the applied force(s), such as F, are really applied. And show the x, y, and z dimensions to the point of application of the applied force(s) (and applied moment(s), if any), so that we can really see how your joint is loaded.
 

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