Maximum shear stress in transverse fillet weld of leg h and length l is
A)p/hl
B)1.21p/hl
C)p/1.21hl
D)none of the listed

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The maximum shear stress in a transverse fillet weld of leg h and length l is given by the formula τ = 1.21P/hl, where P is the load, h is the height (or leg size) of the weld, and l is the length of the weld. This formula accounts for the increased stress concentration at the throat of the weld.

Maximum Shear Stress in Transverse Fillet Weld of Leg H