Thanks Hg,
Interesting comment regarding the 8mm weld size. My concern regarding the fusion stems from circumstances where the welder is more concerned with laying a large bead and getting quite a bit of undercut or lack of fusion. However, this is probably more likely due to poor welding...
Thank you everyone for your comments.
I have never run across a situation where built up members for this member profile could even be considered an economical option.
The fabricator feels confident that it can be done successfully, but is cautious to take on liability.
Regarding the...
I like the idea of specifying the critical profile properties (such as Izz, Sxx... etc) and having the fabricator's engineer design shapes that meet the criteria.
Regarding HgTX comment regarding a high-heat process. I am making an assumption that due to the lineal feet of welding that they...
Thanks for the responses so far. I am happy to see similar concerns.
I realize I can dictate the NDE requirements, but that does not constitute there will be 100% joint efficiency between the web and flange unless perhaps I spec 100%RT... however, that would be ridiculous on this much steel...
I have a situation to which I have lack experience and kindly request some discussion.
We have a structure that uses approximately 10,000 feet of 175mm deep I beam (H175x175x7.5 – A Chinese shape). The Chinese fabricator is asking to build up all of the sections from plate material...
