My sincere apologies. I thought the less specific the better.
All data has been calculated. My concern is the the thickness of the flanges, 1 1/2", 1" during the weld process. Is "cold cracking" going to present itself?
I am builing a spreader beam for an 80k pick. The main beam is a w24x160x 40', the four spreaders are w24x131x12', My question is the weld procedure for fillet welds on lap joints.Pre heat 225, 70 series s.m.a.w rod,, 10 passes 100% coverage for all structural connections, three passes 100%...
