T&R Bulletin 2-13: Report of Aluminum Weld Test Program (1965)

An investigation of welded aluminum alloy joints sponsored by the Society's Aluminum Task Group included the testing of some 611 welded specimens prepared by four representative shipyards. Strength criteria were developed for aluminum weldments made under shipyard conditions. Variables such as alloy and temper, plate thickness and joint design, automatic versus manual welding and vertical versus downhand welding were investigated. Statistical minimum joint strengths were developed using computer techniques.