dik
Structural
- Apr 13, 2001
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I'm checking the connection design. I have an existing project that was reinforced by adding new composite construction. This has increased the required end reaction resistance required. The most simple solution would be to increase the existing fillet welds.
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[li]If the original connections were welded, is it possible to re-weld them using a larger fillet weld to increase the reaction capacity?[/li]
[li]Are there any concerns about effects on the existing welds? ...on the metallurgy of the welds? The materials and the existing welds are common grades of steel/welds.[/li]
[li]Is there anything that should be 'looked out for'? or that I should be concerned/aware of?[/li]
[li]Do the old fillet welds have to be ground out?[/li]
[li]By re-welding is the strength compromised during the welding process? There is little or no live load on the work at the time of welding.[/li]
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-Dik
[ul]
[li]If the original connections were welded, is it possible to re-weld them using a larger fillet weld to increase the reaction capacity?[/li]
[li]Are there any concerns about effects on the existing welds? ...on the metallurgy of the welds? The materials and the existing welds are common grades of steel/welds.[/li]
[li]Is there anything that should be 'looked out for'? or that I should be concerned/aware of?[/li]
[li]Do the old fillet welds have to be ground out?[/li]
[li]By re-welding is the strength compromised during the welding process? There is little or no live load on the work at the time of welding.[/li]
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-----*****-----
So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates
-Dik