Welding at webs only
Welding at webs only
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I have an IPE 500 connected to dia. 660 pipe by fillet weld on web only. the IPE is profile cut to the pipe. can u consiser that joint as fixed? Basically only the web is connected. The flanges are free. Thanks.






RE: Welding at webs only
If my understanding is correct, your joint has no resistance to motion (vibration or force) against ANY moment applied in either direction parallel to the two flanges of the WF shape. Therefore, no, it is not a suitable weld joint in the real world against real forces and moments acting anywhere on the pipe.
The weld (two fillet welds - one on each side of the web, right?) could only resist a force applied perfectly parallel to the web. Anything else? Failure.
RE: Welding at webs only
RE: Welding at webs only
RE: Welding at webs only