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Distance between two weld joints as per ASME B31.3.

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Rajeev7

Marine/Ocean
Jun 26, 2011
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Hello,

Is there minimum distance limitation between two weld joints as per ASME B31.3.
 
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The code doesn't specify a minimum distance, as this is a welding requirement to prevent overlap of the HAZ. Typical Client specification require a gap of 2t or 40 mm, whichever is smaller.
gr2vessels
 
Thank you very much for the advise.
 
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