J-Groove Or Fillet Weld Type

[TorsionalStress]

The application consists of capping both ends of a pipe with plates, by means of preparing the edges. The welding will be done by the outside circumferential joints. The drawing indicates a J-groove weld type which requires more work. Can a beveled fillet weld instead of a J-groove weld be performed on these joints? If not, what is the rule of thumb for weld size for J-groove welds?

Any response will be greatly appreciated!

 

[TorsionalStress]

I think I’ll contact the welding engineer and not the design engineer, since the design engineer doesn’t seem to be fully aware of the process. Wow, I just received the WPS now.

 

[vanci]

Good idea, the welding engineer would be the one that would specify joint prep (j or bevel), weld process, WPS, etc...