Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 20 (Q.No. 43)
43.
In a fillet weld the weakest section is the
smaller side of the fillet
throat of the fillet
side perpendicular to force
side parallel to force
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Saumia said:   7 years ago
Throat is the section of weld with minimum thickness. Therefore, it will carry maximum stress and hence it is the weakest section.

Azad Bisht lalli said:   7 years ago
Can anyone give the explanation of this answer?

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