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by parallel or multiple electrode submerged arcs, pro-
vided that the GMAW conforms to the requirements of
this section, and providing the spacing between the gas
metal shielded arc and the following submerged arc does
not exceed 15 in. (380 mm).
3.9 Fillet Weld Requirements
See Table 5.8 for minimum fillet weld sizes.
3.9.1 Details (Nontubular). See Figures 2.1 and 2.5 for
the limitations for prequalified fillet welds.
3.9.2 Details (Tubular). For prequalified status, fillet
welded tubular connections shall conform to the follow-
ing provisions:
(1) Prequalified WPSs. Fillet welded tubular connec-
tions made by shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or flux
cored arc welding processes that may be used without
performing WPS qualification tests are detailed in Figure
3.2 (see 2.39.1.2 for limitations). These details may also
be used for GMAW-S qualified in accordance with
4.12.4.3.
(2) Prequalified fillet weld details in lap joints are
shown in Figure 2.15.
3.9.3 Skewed T-Joints. Welds in skewed T-joint con-
figurations that may be used without performing the
WPS qualification test prescribed in section 4, are de-
tailed in Figure 3.11, and are subject to the limitation
specified in 3.2.
3.9.3.1 Dihedral Angle Limitations. The obtuse
side of skewed T-joints with dihedral angles greater than
100° shall be prepared as shown in Figure 3.11, Detail C,
to permit placement of a weld of the required size. The
amount of machining or grinding, etc., of Figure 3.11,
Detail C, should not be more than that required to
achieve the required weld size (W).
3.9.3.2 Minimum Weld Size. The minimum weld
size for skewed T -joint welds shown in Figure 3.11, De-
tails A, B, and C, shall be as shown in Table 5.8. The
minimum size applies if it is sufficient to satisfy design
requirements.
3.10 Plug and Slot Weld Requirements
The details of plug and slot welds made by the
SMAW, GMAW (except short circuiting transfer), or
FCAW processes are listed in 3.10.1 through 3.10.3,
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2.5.2 through 2.5.4, and 2.5.6, and they may be used
without performing the WPS qualification prescribed in
section 4, provided the technique provisions of 5.25 are
met.
3.10.1 Diameter Limitations. The minimum diameter
of the hole for a plug weld shall be no less than the thick-
ness of the part containing it plus 5/16 in. (8 mm), prefer-
ably rounded to the next greater odd 1/16 in. (2 mm). The
maximum diameter shall equal the minimum diameter
plus 1/8 in. (3 mm) or 2-1/4 times the thickness of the
member, whichever is greater.
3.10.2 Slot Length. The length of the slot for a slot weld
shall not exceed ten times the thickness of the part con-
taining it. The width of the slot shall be no less than the
thickness of the part containing it plus 5/16 in. (8 mm),
preferably rounded to the next greater odd 1/16 in.
(2 mm). The maximum width shall equal the minimum
width plus 1/8 in. (3 mm) or 2-1/4 times the thickness of
the member, whichever is greater.
3.10.3 Depth of Filling. The depth of filling of plug or
slot welds in metal 5/8 in. (16 mm) thick or less shall
be equal to the thickness of the material. In metal over
5/8 in. thick, it shall be at least one-half the thickness of
the material, but no less than 5/8 in. (16 mm).
3.11 Common Requirements of Partial
and Complete Joint Penetration
Groove Welds
3.11.1 FCAW/GMAW in SMAW Joints. Groove prep-
arations detailed for prequalified SMAW joints may be
used for prequalified GMAW or FCAW.
3.11.2 Corner Joint Preparation. For corner joints, the
outside groove preparation may be in either or both
members, provided the basic groove configuration is
not changed and adequate edge distance is maintained
to support the welding operations without excessive
melting.
3.11.3 Root Openings. Joint root openings may vary as
noted in 3.12.3 and 3.13.1. However, for automatic or
machine welding using FCAW, GMAW, and SAW pro-
cesses, the maximum root opening variation (minimum
to maximum opening as fit-up) may not exceed 1/8 in.
(3 mm). Variations greater than 1/8 in. (3 mm) shall be
locally corrected prior to automatic or machine welding.
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Should we apply D method to that welding part?

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Notes:
1. (En), (E'n) = Effective throats dependent on magnitude of root opening (Rn). See 5.22.1. (n) represents 1 through 5.
2. t = thickness of thinner part.
3. Not prequlified for gas metal arc welding using short circuiting transfer or GTAW. Refer to Annex A for GMAW-S.
4. Figure D. Apply Z loss dimension of Table 2.2 to determine effective throat.
5. Figure 0, not prequalified for under 30°. For welder qualifications, see Table 4.8.

Figure 3.11-Prequalified Skewed T-Joint Details (Nontubular) (see 3.9.3)

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