There are a few reasons why I am inclined to weld in the k area in this case:
1. No mention of not welding the k area in the Australian Standards.
2. The fabricator has advised no additional cost or time impact. The stiffener is clipped and then the small void filled with weld metal during...
I am designing a welded moment connection using Australian Standard AS4100.
Common practise in Australia is to fully weld continuity stiffeners at moment connections to the column flanges and web. However, the US company we are working with on our project have expressed concern about welding on...
