Tee reinforcement
Tee reinforcement
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Hi,
I,m making a NP 10 Kg/cm2 equal bore tee 40"x40"x40" from API5L GB steel pipe 1016x9,5 mm, for water.
My doubt is about the reinforcement on the welding.
Is it necessary? Is it made from a steel bar welded between the main and the branch? Does that bar have standard dimensions?
Cam somebody help me on this question or tell me were in the net can I find the answers.
Thanks in advance.
I,m making a NP 10 Kg/cm2 equal bore tee 40"x40"x40" from API5L GB steel pipe 1016x9,5 mm, for water.
My doubt is about the reinforcement on the welding.
Is it necessary? Is it made from a steel bar welded between the main and the branch? Does that bar have standard dimensions?
Cam somebody help me on this question or tell me were in the net can I find the answers.
Thanks in advance.





RE: Tee reinforcement
RE: Tee reinforcement
fit the branch to the header by shaping and bevelling so that you can get a full penetration weld plus a fillet =0.707 x branch wall thickness or 6mm min
RE: Tee reinforcement
This should be calculated in accordance with ASME B31.3
(or EN13480 if you're in europe)
regards
Mogens
RE: Tee reinforcement