Two plates of dimensions 150 mm × 16 mm and 150 mm × 12 mm at their welding edges are joined by butt welding as shown in the figure. What is the maximum tension that this single V-butt weld joint can transmit?The permissible tensile stress in the plates is 150 MPa.

Two plates of dimensions 150 mm × 16 mm and 150 mm × 12 mm at their

1.	Two plates of dimensions 150 mm × 16 mm and 150 mm × 12 mm at their welding edges are joined by butt welding as shown in the figure. What is the maximum tension that this single V-butt weld joint can transmit?The permissible tensile stress in the plates is 150 MPa.
A.	168.75 kN
B.	270 kN
C.	218 kN
D.	1350 kN
Answer» B. 270 kN