A 60 MM LONG AND 6 MM THICK FILLET WELD CARRIES A STEADY LOAD OF 1...

42. A 60 mm long and 6 mm thick fillet weld carries a steady load of 15 kN along the

weld. The shear strength of the weld material is equal to 200 MPa. The factor of

safety is

(A) 2.4

(B) 3.4

(C) 4.8

(D) 6.8