Scope & assumptions
Total effective fillet-weld length with uniform resultant force per unit length. Strength basis can be user-entered, EC3-style simplified fvw,d, or AISC-style LRFD weld shear strength.
METRIC REPUBLIC ENGINEERING · PRELIMINARY
Fillet Weld Preliminary Check
Preliminary fillet-weld resistance check using total effective weld length and selectable user / EC3-style / AISC-style strength basis.
UserEC3-styleAISC-style
Calculation basis
Demand per length = √(N²+V²)/Lw. User: Rd/L = fwd·a. EC3-style: fvw,d = fu/(√3·βw·γM2). AISC-style: fd = φ·0.60·FEXX. Resistance per length = fd·a.
Important engineering note: This simplified check excludes eccentric weld-group stress distributions, directional-method interaction, minimum/maximum weld sizes, effective-length rules, base-metal checks, fatigue and detailing requirements. Transparent preliminary engineering checks with user-visible assumptions and formulas. Final design must be verified to the applicable code, National Annex and project requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a complete code design?
No. It is a transparent preliminary calculation. Code-specific limits, detailing, stability and project conditions must be verified independently.
Can I use the result for construction?
Use the result as a screening or checking aid only. Final design and construction documents should be verified by a qualified professional where required.
Why are some resistance factors entered by the user?
Many design standards contain member-, material-, product- or project-specific values. Metric Republic keeps these visible and user-controlled instead of hiding assumptions.