Behavior of Arc Spot Weld Connections Subjected to Combined Shear and Tension Forces

Abstract

In North America the design of arc spot weld connections is currently limited by the lack of understanding of the behavior of the welded connection when it is subject to combined shear and tension forces. an experimental investigation was conducted at the University of Missouri - Rolla to study the behavior and to develop design recommendations for the relationship (interaction) of the tension and shear forces on an arc spot weld connection. the experimental study focused on six variables that were deemed to be the key parameters that may influence the strength of the arc spot weld connection. These variables were the sheet thickness; sheet material properties to included yield strength, tensile strength and ductility of the sheet; visible diameter of the arc spot weld; and the relationship between the magnitude of the shear force and tension force. based on an analysis of the test results, both a linear and non-linear interaction equation was developed and design recommendations were formulated based on these equations.

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Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

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Article - Conference proceedings

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English

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Publication Date

01 Dec 2008

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