HSS welded to HSS 6

[McMichael05]

Need some help in determining if this connection adequate for the given loading. Its a HSS6x6x1/4 beam welded to another HSS6x6x1/4 beam. Calls for a 3/16 fillet weld around the whole member. Has a constant shear of 4.5k and a torsion of 0.365k-ft. Having a hard time determining the required depth of the weld needed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[XR250]

pham,

I don't think he makes into knife blade but does shape it some. Don't know if it is pre-qualified in that case.

 

[Whoopdedo_LSU]

You’re asking what weld size should be called out? Check a fillet and a flare bevel. What’s the problem?