Maximum fillet weld leg size
Maximum fillet weld leg size
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Dear All,
I am working on a vessel as per SEC VIII Div.1 and I am having problem with a nozzle area calculations. The problem is that if I want to pass the area calculations per UG-37 I have to increase weld leg size. Here comes the question "what is the maximum weld leg size in a fillet weld?" for example if the nozzle neck thickness is 16mm and the shell is 26 mm can I use a weld leg size more than 16 mm?
Warm Regards
I am working on a vessel as per SEC VIII Div.1 and I am having problem with a nozzle area calculations. The problem is that if I want to pass the area calculations per UG-37 I have to increase weld leg size. Here comes the question "what is the maximum weld leg size in a fillet weld?" for example if the nozzle neck thickness is 16mm and the shell is 26 mm can I use a weld leg size more than 16 mm?
Warm Regards





RE: Maximum fillet weld leg size
I wouldn't cut it too fine though. Thicken up the neck?
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: Maximum fillet weld leg size
RE: Maximum fillet weld leg size
What I can say is my understanding is the CJP weld is your "sealing" weld and your fillet weld is your reinforcement.
Why would you need reinforcement thicker than the thinnest member ?
SnTman,
Interested to learn - how do you thicken the neck ? - use a thicker nozzle wall thickness ?
Regards,
Shane
RE: Maximum fillet weld leg size
DekDee- the welds seal, reinforce, etc., but there is not a specific function applied to each weld in the ASME code. "Reinforcement" as used here refers to reinforcement of the nozzle, and is not the same as "weld reinforcement- weld metal in excess of the quantity required to fill a joint", as the AWS definition puts it.
RE: Maximum fillet weld leg size
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand