AWS reference required for Bunker to Hopper Plate welding

By partha_pghosh Date 10-29-2017 13:37

Required help on the below mentioned points:

1. AWS reference required for the Bunker to Hopper Plate Welding joint at 120deg
2. Is Butt Weld possible ?

Please refer the attached picture for detail.

Thanks

Partha

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By Lawrence (*****)

Date 10-29-2017 23:38

Prefabricate a clip with CJP and bolt to web :)

By partha_pghosh Date 10-30-2017 07:54

Dear Lawrance,

Thanks for your response..
Can you please elaborate with a hand sketch..

Thanks

Partha

By jwright650 (*****)

Date 10-30-2017 10:54 Edited 10-30-2017 12:56

Is that 12° or 120°?
The picture makes it look like the member that is welding to the web of the girder is less than 90°.
This would not be considered a butt weld, but rather a skewed T joint. The plate is welded to the web at a skewed angle.

By partha_pghosh Date 10-30-2017 18:27

Dear John,

Its 120 degree.

Thanks

Partha