Abstract
A series of tests, which reproduced brittle fracture starting from the region around the terminations of CJP (complete joint penetration) groove welded joints, was conducted. The joint models under study were portion of welded beam flange-to-through diaphragm joints in beam-to-column connections. Various artificial defects were installed in the welded joints prior to testing. This paper describes the effects of plastic constraint on brittle fracture from the welded joints with the defects at the ends of CJP groove welds. A toughness scaling model, which considers the effects of plastic constraint, was used for evaluating the occurrence of brittle fracture and was found to predict well the test results, compared with a conventional prediction method using fracture toughness Jc.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering (Transactions of AIJ)
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
