Too much weld reinforcement ??

Date 09-10-2007 12:41

I currently have a situation whereas we have 2- 1 1/2" plates welded in a tee joint configuration. One plate is beveled both sides and welded on one side and back gouged then welded. My question is this... The weld calls for 3/8" of weld beyond the base material. the welder put in 1" of weld, is this too much reinforcement and if so where in AWS D1.1 is this found?

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 09-10-2007 12:47

If you are the inspector, I would make note of your findings, and let the EOR make the call whether to cut it out, if it is going to a problem. Oversized fillet welds have been discussed on here before, but I think it is more of a fit for service type situation, as long as it doesn't interfere with anything, it is just wasted man hours and filler material.

By FSmalley (**)

Date 09-10-2007 12:59

that was kind of what i figured. I will make note.

Thank you !

By Joseph P. Kane (****)

Date 09-11-2007 12:53

Going strictly by the D 1.1 Code (06), Page 73, Note g to the Figure 3.3 and 3.4, this is not prohibited. Furthermore, because it is a TEE Joint, you will find that the 1/8 inch maximum reinforcement found in Figure 5.4 does not apply.