A new design model for welded joints

In the AiF-FOSTA research project P1020 [1], a new design model for welded joints was developed. this context, small scale test on flat tensile specimens designed, with help of which various influences strength and ductility welds were investigated. Furthermore, extensive tests carried out overlap joints, cruciform double fillet as well partially fully penetrated butt joints. This done to calibrate weld construction factor ?w, takes into account influence type joint load-bearing capacity. following article, after short summary current state research, model, results from parameter studies are described in more detail [2–4]. Subsequently, program calibration ?w presented. Finally, compared other projects prEN 1993-1-8 [5].