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Minimum surface for welds 1

reverbz

Structural
Aug 20, 2024
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Hey guys, how much area do you need for surface of welds. For example if I have a baseplate that has 1/2" extending past each side of the column can you still weld a 3/16" fillet weld on that?

Thank you! also, does anyone know how to delete a thread with the new interface?
 
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I think you need 1/16" allowance...
 
Thank you! also, does anyone know how to delete a thread with the new interface?
Probably click "report" and let the admins know it should be deleted. The old interface didn't seem to really delete them anyway.
 
why delete it? It's informational.
 
I believe that the thickness + 1/16" is only applicable if you`re welding to the edge of a plate. In this case, the weld would be to the face of the base plate.
I`d refer to AISC 15th p 8-20. A 3/16" weld needs a 7/16" shelf.
 
Thanks... I'll take a gander.
 

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