FEA of the BCFWTT

Pages on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modelling of the Beam-Configuration Fillet-Weld Tensile Test (BCFWTT):

2-dimensional FEA models

These inspect sequentially

• validity of the BCFWTT - stress on the test welds are purely tensile ?
• stresses in cross-section of the BCFWTT test weld under tensile test load

3-dimensional FEA model

This considers the sample behaviour in the vicinity of the test weld and the relation to structural welds, FEA3D : BCFWTT RHS beam top surface around test weld