D1.1, 2.17.3 vs Table 5.8 Contradiction?

By Jim Beckham Date 05-14-2007 14:21

Can anyone give me some insight on how to reconcile the (apparent) contradiction between D1.1, 2.17.3 "Fillet welds less than 3/16" shall be prohibited" and Table 5.8, which says the minimum fillet weld size for material less than/equal to 1/4" is 1/8". (Note c in Table 5.8 says that cyclically loaded members must be bigger--3/16".) Is 2.17.3 speaking of cyclically loaded members? If so, I'm not seeing that explicit distinction.

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 05-14-2007 14:40

Hey Jim,

I don't have my copy in hand but,

Is it possible Weld size (fillet size or leg length) and the length of a fillet weld (end to end) are being confused?

By Richard V. Roch (**)

Date 05-14-2007 15:42

Jim
AWS D1.1 Part C 2.17.3 is talking about cyclically loaded members for non-tubular connections. Note 3, at bottom of Table 5.8 confirms this.
Hope this helps

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 05-14-2007 15:57

Yeah, I agree with Richard,

Note C in Table 5.8 says basically what Paragraph 2.17.3 says.

By Jim Beckham Date 05-14-2007 16:35

Yes, I see now that Part C, which contains 2.17.3, is regarding cyclically loaded connections. Thanks for your help.