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Basic Welding Design

LRFD ASD

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L= in. a=

Fu = ksi D= in.

t= in.

Resistance
Vr = kips

Review Report

Fillet Weld

1. Minimum size of fillet Weld:

Plate thickness of thicker part Min. Size Plate thickness of thicker part Min. Size
jointed (In.) (In.) jointed (mm) (mm)
To 1/4 inclusive 1/8 To 6 inclusive 3
Over 1/4 to 1/2 3/16 Over 6 to 13 5
Over 1/2 to 3/4 1/4 Over 13 to 19 6
Over 3/4 5/16 Over 19 8

2. Maximum Size of Fillet Weld:

a). t <= 1/4 in., Dmax = t
b). t > 1/4 in., Dmax = t - 1/16 in. ( t - the thickness of steel plate)

3. Minimum Effective Length of Fillet Weld:

a). 1.5 in.
b). 4 D ( D - The nominal size of the fillet weld.)

4. Effective Throat of Fillet Weld

0.707 D
( D - The nominal size of the fillet weld.)

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