Hi all,
I have a question regarding welds. As an example, if I need or specify a 2" lg fillet weld, I have been in the habit of specifying (2) 1" welds spaced at say 1 1/2" crs.
My reasoning is that if a crack develops in the 2" weld, it will propogate and eventially fail. Whereas, in the event of a crack in one of the 1" welds, the other will hold and repairs can be done.
My question is, why would some PE's be adverse to this and reqeust continuous welds in the drawing mark ups before certifying.
I have a question regarding welds. As an example, if I need or specify a 2" lg fillet weld, I have been in the habit of specifying (2) 1" welds spaced at say 1 1/2" crs.
My reasoning is that if a crack develops in the 2" weld, it will propogate and eventially fail. Whereas, in the event of a crack in one of the 1" welds, the other will hold and repairs can be done.
My question is, why would some PE's be adverse to this and reqeust continuous welds in the drawing mark ups before certifying.