Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
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Hello,
I need to go through the design process for a butt weld, but the AISC manual does not have a specification for it. From pictures, butt welds and groove welds (which are in the AISC manual) look like the same thing. Does anyone know if they are? Thanks!
I need to go through the design process for a butt weld, but the AISC manual does not have a specification for it. From pictures, butt welds and groove welds (which are in the AISC manual) look like the same thing. Does anyone know if they are? Thanks!





RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
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RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
A butt weld is a joint between two members aligned approximately in the same plane. Versus - corner weld, tee weld, lap joint, etc.
A groove weld is a weld made in a "groove" between the two members (i.e. beveled plate edges). Versus - fillet weld, plug welds, etc.
(Definitions from ANSI/AWS A3.0)
SO a butt weld may be a groove weld, but not necessarily and a groove weld may be a butt weld, but not necessarily.
RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds
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RE: Butt Welds vs Groove Welds