In some structures, e.g. tanks, hulls, cranes, heavy machinery, joint mass can reach 3–8%. This is so much, that this is not a negligible quantity. This is especially important in the offshore industry due to buoyancy and stability.

From the designer's point of view, it is crucial to calculate the weight of the joints.

ATTENTION! The weight of the joints can be calculated on a case-by-case basis Weld bead (newer surgery) and when we will determine Mass per unit length properties.

You will display the weld weights in Mass properties after selecting the option Show weld bead weight.

However, an older operation called Fillet weld bead (by default it is no longer on the weldments tab) does not allow the weight to be displayed. It is true that this type of operation generates a physical solid object of the weld, so if you specify the material of the object – the mass will be included in the mass of the entire part.