Disadvantages of traditional methods for the determination of stresses in stress concentration zones of welded joints discussed in the first part of this overview required to be classified and inspired the development of technologically advanced solutions. The article contains an overview of works concerned with methods and approaches to the determination of maximum local stresses present in the above-named stress concentration zones. The article provides classification of methods in accordance with international documents and regulations, presents advantages and disadvantages of existing assessment methods concerning near-weld stresses as well as discusses further research trends.

doi: 10.17729/ebis.2017.5/14