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Part 5: Joint Design 5 – 11 2.2.5.2 Shear resistance of net section V Rd,n = M2 u,p v,net 3 2  f A  [Reference 8] A v,net =   p p 1 0 t h n d   M2 is the partial factor for the resistance of net sections 2.2.5.3 Block tearing resistance V Rd,b =          M0 y,p nv M2 nt u,p 3 2   f A f A [Reference 8] But if h p < 1.36 p 3 and n 1 > 1 then: V Rd,b =          M0 y,p nv M2 nt u,p 3 0,5 2   f A f A A nt =   0 p 2 0,5 d t e  A nv =   0 1 p p 1 ( 0,5) d t h e n    where: p 3 is the gauge (cross centres) 2.2.6 Weld resistance Full strength symmetrical fillet welds are recommended. For a full strength weld, the size of each throat should comply with the following requirement [8] : a ≥ 0,46 t w for S235 supported beam a ≥ 0,48 t w for S275 supported beam a ≥ 0,55 t w for S355 supported beam a ≥ 0,74 t w for S460 supported beam where: a is the effective weld throat thickness The leg length is defined as follows: 2 s a 