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Code-check of welds according to Hong Kong Code
Welds are designed according to Cl. 9.2 – Simplified method.
Butt welds
Full penetration butt welds are expected and their resistance is considered equal to that of the parent metal – Cl. 9.2.5.2.1.
Fillet welds
Fillet welds are designed by Simplified method according to Cl. 9.2.5.1.6.
- – vector sum of stresses in weld throat in all directions
- – design strength of fillet weld determined according to Table 9.2a and 9.2b; for cases not covered by Tables 9.2a and 9.2b:
- – for EN electrode used with EN steel
- – for other cases
- – minimum tensile strength of electrode
- – minimum tensile strength
The effective length of the fillet weld is reduced by according to Cl. 9.2.5.1.3, where is the fillet weld leg size assumed equal to .
Electrode | |||
Steel grade | 35 | 42 | 50 |
S 275 | 220 | 220 | 220 |
S 355 | 220 | 250 | 250 |
S 460 | 220 | 250 | 280 |
Steel grade | Electrode | Design strength |
Q235 | E43 | 160 |
Q345 | E50 | 200 |
Q390, Q420 | E55 | 220 |
Tables 9.2a and 9.2b: Design strengths [MPa]
Welding electrode | Minimum tensile strength [MPa] |
35 | 440 |
42 | 500 |
50 | 560 |
E43 | 421.1 |
E50 | 526.3 |
E55 | 578.9 |
Default minimal tensile strength of electrode [MPa]
The weld diagrams show stress according to the following formula: