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Aluminium Design and Construction John Dwight

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Figure 6.11 RD method, assumed HAZ geometries.<br />

where A w is the deposit cross-section, namely the actual added area<br />

including reinforcement or convexity. For other geometries, or preparation<br />

angles, the effective weld size w should be taken thus:<br />

(6.4)<br />

where A w includes a realistic allowance for convexity of the weld profile.<br />

If, at the design stage, the weld has not yet been detailed, w must be<br />

estimated from a knowledge of the plate thicknesses, a liberal value<br />

being assumed so as not to underestimate the HAZ.<br />

With small welds, it is easy for the welder to lay a larger deposit than<br />

that shown on the drawing, leading to an increased area of HAZ. This can<br />

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