Aluminium alloys are widely used as structural materials due to their favourable strength to
weight ratio. When designing aluminium structures, particular attention must be given to the
mechanical properties of aluminium alloys, with particular regard to strength reduction in
the heat-affected zone. This thesis first introduces the set of standards used for the design of
welded aluminium structures. Static and fatigue analyses were then performed in accordance
with these standards on several common types of welded joints. Finally, a concise summary
of the results of the analyses is presented.
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