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8.3. Fillet Welds

    • 8.3.1. Are fillet welds stronger when loaded transversely than when loaded longitudinally?
    • 8.3.2. Does the fusion zone along the leg of a fillet weld need to be checked in addition to the theoretical throat to determine the strength of a fillet weld?
    • 8.3.3. When fillet welds are oversized, what corrective procedures are required?
    • 8.3.4. Are corrective procedures required when fillet welds are undersized?
    • 8.3.5. How should fillet welds be terminated?
    • 8.3.6. Why is a fillet weld size generally limited to 1/16-in. less than the material thickness when placed along the edge of a connected part?
    • 8.3.7. Is the weld-all-around symbol acceptable when a fillet weld must be continued out-of-plane?
    • 8.3.8. What constitutes acceptable fit-up in fillet-welded joints?