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D.H. Lammlein PhD Dissertation - Vanderbilt University

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apparent strength of 26% parent while the full penetration welds achieved a maximum of<br />

68% parent.<br />

The tensile testing results show that the true strength of the partial penetration<br />

welds is approximately equal to the apparent strength of the full penetration welds. The<br />

partial penetration welds are slightly reduced in strength (approximately 10%) in a<br />

proportional comparison, or true stress comparison, with the full penetration welds. This<br />

is likely due to the stress concentration factor presented by the crack-like, unwelded<br />

portion of the jointline. However, the effects of tooling cannot be ruled out.<br />

Figure 116: Explanation of true stress and apparent stress for partial penetration<br />

samples. All partial penetration welds were done in an anvil-less (unsupported)<br />

configuration.<br />

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