Hi Tommy,
Thank you for the great advice. I just wanted to answer a few of your ? . As for the anchoring, it's really up to me. Any spacing, any distance off the edge, and any type of anchor as long as it is S.S. and flat headed. As for the actual weld, they require a seal weld only (fusing O.K.). I can gap the fit as I wish. However, I thought if I did it would only require more heat to make the weld. What do you think? We will have two welders going - any advice as to what sort of sequence would be best
With regard to DaveBoyer's post, I, as well, was concerned about the concrete. Therefore, I wonder if it would be smarter to fit and weld the joint placed on top of a sacraficial strip of the same material. This, in itself, could help absorb some heat from the weld. I could also use the "heat sink" that Greg G recomended which was easily accessible through my welding supplier after all. Of course, what I'll loose here is the restraint because I can't anchor with this strip underneath.
I have every intention of starting with a test piece about 8 or 10 foot long. I am able to do this without absorbing much cost becuase I need some 3" strips. These will be bent to form angles which will be used to frame three obstuctions already mount to the floor in the field I am cladding.
Thanks Again,
Charles