This paper deals with block shear fracture behavior in base metal of carbon steel welded connection. Monotonic tensile experiments have been conducted to investigate the structural behaviors of carbon steel fillet-welded connection with the block shear fracture in base metal. Main parameters are weld lengths in the longitudinal and transverse directions of applied force. Finite element analysis in this paper focused on the ultimate strength and fracture mode of welded connections. It was shown that predictions by finite element analysis method were in a good correspondence with test results for ultimate behaviors such as fracture mode and ultimate strength.

Ultimate behaviors such as ultimate strength and fracture mechanism of fillet-welded connections with TIG(tungsten inert gas) welding have been investigated through test results. Main variables of specimens are weld length and welding direction against loading and ultimate strengths were compared according to the variables. Ultimate strengths were compared with current design predictions and modified design equations were proposed to consider the strength difference according to welding direction.

Austenitic stainless steels have excellent corrosion resistance, durability, aesthetic appeal, fire resistance etc. compared with ferritic stainless steels and so especially 304 stainless steels have been utilized widely in the exterior member of building structure. In this paper, ultimate behaviors such as ultimate strength and fracture mechanism of fillet-welded connections with TIG(tungsten inert gas) welding have been investigated through test results. Main variables of specimens are weld length and welding direction against loading and ultimate strengths were compared according to the variables.