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This document discusses cracking that has been observed in the "k-area" of steel W-shapes. The "k-area" is where the flange meets the web. Over 250 cases of cracking have been documented, in beams and columns of various sizes. Cracking has initiated at weld terminations, bolt holes, flame-cut holes, and square-cut ends. Testing showed that the material properties in the "k-area" differed significantly from the rest of the shape, with higher strength, hardness, and lower toughness, likely due to the straight

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arjun

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EN