Square Groove Weld - Edge Joint

[zjr5273]

Hi Everyone,

I was proposed a weld type that I am not familiar. The condition is for a welded column splice plate. The splice plate width is equal to the width of the column flange. The weld type is called out as a square groove weld along the seam of the splice plate and the column flange. Is this weld considered a CJP or a PJP? What are the limitations of this weld? If possible please provide sections from AISC.

Thanks,

rzoppa

 

[SnTMan]

Joint configuration is incomprehensible, at least to me. How's about a sketch?

Regards

Mike

The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand

 

[weldstan]

It can be either. It needs to be specified on the drawimg.

 

[gtaw]

"We're all gunna die."

I was under the impression that there is supposed to be a step to accept a fillet weld that joins the splice plate to the column flange.

The amount of joint penetration using a parallel joint with an edge weld is rather limited to say the least. Unless the base metal is relatively thin, the minimum weld sizes per AWS D1.1 or AISC are unlikely to be met.

Best regards - Al

 

[weldstan]

And as gtaw states, it has to be thin.

 

[MG1983]

Drawing required. Please post the technical drawing.

IWE EWE certificate holder.

 

[r6155]

This is wasting time.

 

[zjr5273]

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