2010 SECTION IX

QW-462.4(a) FILLET WELDS IN PLATE — PROCEDURE (10)

T1 T2

1/ in. (3 mm) and less T1

8
Over 1/ in. (3 mm) Equal to or less than T1, but
8
not less than 1/8 in. (3 mm)

T2

Size of fillet = thickness

Discard 1 in. (25 mm) of T2 not greater than
3/ in. (19 mm)
4

Discard 1 in. (25 mm) .

in
)m
m
m
0
6 in. (150 mm) 30
min. n.(
i
12
T1
Macro-Test Specimen
6 in. (150 mm) min.
GENERAL NOTE: Macro-test — the fillet shall show fusion at the root of the
weld but not necessarily beyond the root. The weld metal and heat-affected
zone shall be free of cracks.

QW-462.4(b) FILLET WELDS IN PLATE — PERFORMANCE (10)

Direction of bending
T
Stop and restart
weld near the
center
3 in. (75 mm)
min.
m)
0 0 m x. m)
. ( 1 r o 50m
4i
n
ap
p (1
n.
6 i min.

4 in. (100 mm) Max. fillet size = T

Base metal thickness ≥ T min.
Macro-Test Specimen

GENERAL NOTE: Refer to QW-452.5 for T thickness/qualification ranges.

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