Failure evaluation points differ from one weld type to another.
The following sections provide information about which locations of the weld elements are used
for failure evaluation in Seam Weld Fatigue Analysis. Figure 1 shows how the identification points are illustrated in
subsequent images. Figure 1. Attributes for Proper
Identification of Entities
Fillet
The weld toe and root locations are evaluated. Throat location is not evaluated.
Note: The arrows
in Figure 2 and Figure 3 indicate surfaces for evaluation (surface of the shell
elements adjacent to the weld element).
Figure 2. Failure Locations for One Row Fillet Figure 3. Failure Locations for Two Row Fillet
