Transverse shearing strength is obtained by ____.
A) dividing the maximum force by the width of the specimen
B) multiplying the maximum force by the length of the ruptured weld
C) dividing the maximum force by twice the width of the specimen
D) dividing the maximum force by the length of the ruptured weld

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Transverse shearing strength is obtained by dividing the maximum force by twice the width of the specimen, since the force applied is distributed evenly on both sides of the weld. Dividing by twice the width takes this into account and provides a more accurate measure of the strength of the weld.

Transverse Shearing Strength Is Obtained by ____