AISC
Required Clearance for Welded Joints
- Primary Investigator(s): Bo Dowswell
- Institution: ARC International, LLC
- Year Completed: 2016
- Report Number: AISC-FRR-2013-03
Introduction
Adequate clearance must be provided adjacent to welded joints to ensure proper welding and inspection. If optimal clearance is not provided, fabrication efficiency can be reduced. For small clearances, the weld can be obstructed enough to affect the weld quality, potentially reducing the weld strength. This research project addresses three weld clearance issues:
1. Welding near obstructions
2. Doubler plate welds
3. Acute angle welds