single lap welded on bottom plate

[dursosono]

Hi all,
Api 650 Section 3.1.3.5 describes that max overlap is 1" for single lap and 2" for double lap joint.
I am not clear with this statement why single lap shall not exceed 1"?

 

[IFRs]

This statement uses the wording "need not exceed" to define minimum (not maximum) widths of laps joints. In this context, does it make sense to you?

 

[dursosono]

Thanks IFR, initially the words "need not exceed" I think is maximum, now I understand and agree with your replay

 

[Oscarvs]

Only for complement to IFRs, see API 650 11th Edition, Add 2008, Appendix D - Technical Inquiries, Section 3.1 Joints.