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UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

In a fillet weld the weakest section is the

A smaller side of the fillet

B throat of the fillet

C side perpendicular to force

D side parallel to force

ANS:B - throat of the fillet

Throat is the section of weld with minimum thickness. Therefore, it will carry maximum stress and hence it is the weakest section.