Groove or Fillet
Groove or Fillet
(OP)
I'm designing a bracket to tie to LVLs together (really low reaction <1000lbs). The bracket will be 2 1/4" steel plates w/ bolt holes & welded together to make a 135* angle. I rarely specify welds so need a little advise...groove or fillet?





RE: Groove or Fillet
RE: Groove or Fillet
The angle is too large to bevel the plate for a fillet on both sides. At 45* a groove weld TC-U4b can be made with no prep to the plate. Care should be taken when they backguoge the weld, or they can use a backing bar (TC-U4a).
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RE: Groove or Fillet
RE: Groove or Fillet
For a 1/4" plate, simply bend the plate, without welding. Is this carbon steel (A36)? Or stainless? Bending should be the easiest solution.
I should have asked about the material earlier. If it is aluminum, welding will reduce the shear and bending capacity.
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RE: Groove or Fillet
Best regards - Al