Flare Bevel Groove Weld
Flare Bevel Groove Weld
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See attached for question regarding the flare-bevel weld. In this case it would be say a 3/8" plate to a 8x8x3/8" or 1/2" HHS member.
The question is does the plate need to extend to the flat surface of the perpendicular face or can it stop short. If I understand correctly in order for the weld to be prequalified it would need to extend to the other flat surface.
My problem is that I would like to have a plate on each face but there are other options to accommodate this problem; I'm more interested to know if this weld is allowed and why/why not. I will most likely change the size of the members to accommodate the connection and allow fillet welds on the plates.
Thanks!
The question is does the plate need to extend to the flat surface of the perpendicular face or can it stop short. If I understand correctly in order for the weld to be prequalified it would need to extend to the other flat surface.
My problem is that I would like to have a plate on each face but there are other options to accommodate this problem; I'm more interested to know if this weld is allowed and why/why not. I will most likely change the size of the members to accommodate the connection and allow fillet welds on the plates.
Thanks!






RE: Flare Bevel Groove Weld
RE: Flare Bevel Groove Weld
RE: Flare Bevel Groove Weld
I am most likely going a different route but just for reference is there a weld than can be made in that situation?
Thanks again!
EIT
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RE: Flare Bevel Groove Weld
The detail on the right would be a flare bevel, BTC-P10 (AWS). The plate can be equal to the width of the HSS. There is not a requirement for "reinforcement", the weld can finish flush. However, the effective size of the this weld is limited by the HSS thickness and the welding position.
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