Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
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Is it acceptable to fillet weld a channel to the bottom of a W-shape? I'd like to weld all sides of a C6 to the bottom of a W8 to support some lightweight pipes but table J2-5 of AISC 325 doesn't show an option for a fillet weld loaded normal to the axis of the weld.






RE: Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
RE: Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Fillet weld channel to bottom of W-shape?
KootK: In cross section it looks like this:
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so I imagine you're right that most of the force is transferred into the beam web