HSS End Plate Weld
HSS End Plate Weld
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I am looking for a PJP end plate weld to an HSS that is 1/4" thick. I have two that I believe I can choose from. BC-P2 on AISC pg 8-53 and BTC-P4 on AISC 8-55.
BTC-P4 would be ideal, however, it appears that even though it lists the thickness as "unlimited", there isnt enough material to form the weld. Since f=1/8" min, that leaves 1/8" material. The total weld size, E, is S-1/8", which would be 0".
Am I seeing this right?
BTC-P4 would be ideal, however, it appears that even though it lists the thickness as "unlimited", there isnt enough material to form the weld. Since f=1/8" min, that leaves 1/8" material. The total weld size, E, is S-1/8", which would be 0".
Am I seeing this right?






RE: HSS End Plate Weld
RE: HSS End Plate Weld
Galambos, I've come scross this problem before, too. I see it the way you do.
A further complication is your 1/4"-thick HSS has a design thickness of 0.233", slightly less than 1/4". I don't know if we're allowed to use nominal thicknesses when figuring weld sizes, or if we must use the design thickness.
Might another welding process work? BTC-P4-GF in the flat or horizontal position would give you an E equal to S.
RE: HSS End Plate Weld
RE: HSS End Plate Weld