In Design and Fabrication, It Is Advisable to Avoid Sharp

question 132

Multiple Choice

In design and fabrication, it is advisable to avoid sharp changes in cross section, such as short radius fillets or undercut that can give rise to _________. Long-seam welds are particularly susceptible to reheat cracking due to mismatch caused by fit up problems.

• A) Stress concentrations
• B) Cracking
• C) Circumferential stress
• D) All of the above

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