Introduction

The aim of this calculation is to calculate the size of the weld required to connect the web to the flange for welded
section as delivered on site. The calculations will be based on the most critical forces to be resisted by sections.
Values wil be extracted from calculation previously submitted to the consultant for approval.
Reference

Calculations

The calculations below will be based on the following material properties

Steel grade = Q345
py=

345 N/mm2

Welding, E35 electrode with pw = 220 kN/mm2

Introduction

Output

The aim of this calculation is to calculate the size of the weld required to connect the web to the flange for welded
section as delivered on site. The calculations will be based on the most critical forces to be resisted by sections.
Values wil be extracted from calculation previously submitted to the consultant for approval.
Reference

Calculations

Output

Beam A = 450x147 beam

D=
B=
t=
T=

450.0
147.0
8.0
10.0

mm
mm
mm
mm

A=

63.8

cm2

Ixx
rxx

19532.00
175

cm4
mm

Iyy
ryy

531
28.8

cm4
mm

Weld leg =
py=

7 mm
345

Horizontal shear =
F=
y=
Ixx =

N/mm2
FAy/2Ixx
Calculated Shear
distance between centroid of top flange with centroid of girder
Moment of inertia of girder about x-x axis

From analysis carried out, section will have to resist a maximum moment of 306kNm
Refer to Member 26, combination 4, at a distance of 1.4m from centre of support (taking into account haunch)

Calculating horizontal shear force in top flange:

stress in top flange =
= (306*1000000*220)/(195320000)
344.67

N/mm2

Area of top flange = (147x10) = 1470mm

Stress below py

Force in top flange = 345x1470x10-3 = 508 kN

Applied Horizontal shear on two fillet welds
= 508 147 10 220 = 0.420

kN/mm

2 19532 10
Using E35 electrode as mentioned above.
On both sides, 6mm fillet provided continuous welds, strength 0.92 kN/mm. This is the minimum size
weld to be used.
Longitudinal Capacity of weld provided > Hence Applied Horizontal Shear (WELDED BEAM OK)
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