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The two plates are welded by a butt joint and is subjected to tensile force P as shown in figure. The average tensile stress in the weld is

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For a butt weld, the throat thickness is simply the thickness of the thinner plate ($h$). Thus, the stress area is straightforwardly $h \times l$.
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • $\sigma_t = 2P / (hl)$
  • $\sigma_t = P / (2hl)$
  • $\sigma_t = P / (hl)$
  • $\sigma_t = 2P / (3hl)$
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The Correct Option is C

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