(Fixed, Floating, and U-Tube)
Calculate Welds Using: Select the desired weld design equations. To consider the expanded tube length in lending strength at the joint, select Appendix A.
Joint Type: Only applicable to Appendix A joints; see Appendix A for more information.
Weld Configuration: Select the weld configuration. For Appendix A calculations, the options in this field are dependent upon the type of joint selected.
Weld Type: Select whether the weld is Full Strength, Partial Strength, or Seal. This only applies to calculations per UW-20.
Fillet Leg: The length of the fillet weld leg.
Design Strength: Applies to UW-20 partial strength welds. This value will be compared with the axial tube strength (Ft) and the lower value will be used in the calculations.
Groove Leg: The length of the groove weld leg
Use qualification test efficiency: Select whether or not to use the qualification test efficiency. This only applies to Appendix A joints.
Joint Efficiency Factor: Reduces the strength of the joint for the calculations. See Table A-2 for more information.
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