Transverse Shrinkage in Butt Joints evaluator uses Transverse Shrinkage of Butt Joint = (5.08*(Cross Sectional Area of Weld/Plate Thickness in Butt Joint))+(1.27*Root Opening) to evaluate the Transverse Shrinkage of Butt Joint, The Transverse Shrinkage in Butt Joints formula is defined as the result of contraction of the base metal, which was expanded during welding. Transverse Shrinkage of Butt Joint is denoted by Sb symbol.
How to evaluate Transverse Shrinkage in Butt Joints using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Transverse Shrinkage in Butt Joints, enter Cross Sectional Area of Weld (Aw), Plate Thickness in Butt Joint (ptb) & Root Opening (d) and hit the calculate button.