Joint Properties

 

• Shear strength The ability to resist the angular deformation, calculated as the sideways displacement of two adjacent planes divided by the distance between them. 

• Butt tensile strength The ability to resist a force applied perpendicular to a given plane without rupturing. 

• Stress rupture A fracture caused as a result of repeated physical strain. 

• Hardness The ability of a material to resist scratching, abrasion, indentation or machinin g, as measured by a specifically chosen method or standard. 

• Corrosion resistance The ability of a material to resist attack resulting from environmental, chemical or galvanic action. 

• Oxidation resistance The ability of a material, particularly a metal, to resist reaction with oxygen, which can cause a loss of structural integrity resulting from the formation of undesirable oxide compounds. 

• Microstructure The composition and microscopic structure of a material, as studied using metallographic methods. 

• Joint configuration The design and shape of the joint chosen to join members that will meet or exceed structural requirements in service. Types of joint configurations include lap, butt, tee, tubing, tube thru plate and scarf (see section on Joint configuration).