About the Plug or Slot Weld User Interface

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In welded construction for buildings approximately 80% of the welds are fillet welds and 15% are butt welds The remaining 5% are plug, slot and spot welds

Per AISC table , fillet welds in holes and slots are allowed in tension and is allowed to be neglected in design However, plug and slot How to calculate the shear stresses in bevelled slot welds connecting two plates References: “Steel Design for Engineers and Architects”, 1992:

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