May 25, 2004 #1 alh Structural Dec 3, 2002 4 How would you determine the load capacity in tension on a soldered 1/2" coupling for Type K or M copper tubing? Load is hanging.
How would you determine the load capacity in tension on a soldered 1/2" coupling for Type K or M copper tubing? Load is hanging.
May 25, 2004 1 #2 metengr Materials Oct 2, 2003 15,478 The following web site provides the equation for a typical lap joint solder connection; http://www.engineersedge.com/solder_joint_design/solder_joint_lap_calc.htm You will need to determine the shear strength of the solder metal - tin base or other alloy? the shear strength could be calculated if you know the tensile strength of the solder using von Mises criterion where shear strength = tensile strength/square root of 3 Upvote 0 Downvote
The following web site provides the equation for a typical lap joint solder connection; http://www.engineersedge.com/solder_joint_design/solder_joint_lap_calc.htm You will need to determine the shear strength of the solder metal - tin base or other alloy? the shear strength could be calculated if you know the tensile strength of the solder using von Mises criterion where shear strength = tensile strength/square root of 3
