welding in tight spots
welding in tight spots
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I have a Channel (C15x40) back to back with 2" gap. I'm welding the channel to an end plate. Will it have problem welding the back of the channels since it only has 2" gap?
How deep will the channel be before it will be difficult for welder to weld it? I'm not familiar with how long the "weld stick" is.
How deep will the channel be before it will be difficult for welder to weld it? I'm not familiar with how long the "weld stick" is.






RE: welding in tight spots
I'm no expert on the practical limits of welding, but I think they should be able to get 4-5" comfortably from the top and bottom.
"Welding Stick" = Electrode. I don't know exactly how long they are, I'd imagine they vary...from I've seen they're typically 12"+ long. You can google your particular electrode and see whats for sale.
If they can't weld all around on the second channel to be installed, you can prep the outside edge of the channel to get a stronger connection on the single side.
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Note: with combined weld procedures, the allowable strength increase for fillet welds in tension should not be used.
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I'm curious what you're using this for. Those are some pretty big channels.
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@connectengr, what is the minimum angle for welding?
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AISC says: "In lieu [of considering this load deformation], it is permitted to sum the capacities of individual weld elements, neglecting the load-deformation compatibility, when no increase in strength due to the loading angle is assumed."
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