Intermittent welds have a higher stress category if fatigue is an issue.
Bob Garner, S.E.
From: Sanjay Verma [mailto:sverma@p-and-i.com]
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 9:58 AM
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Subject: Choice between intermittent and continuous fillet weld in Crane girder ( I beam with channel top)
Fabricator is insisting in providing intermittent fillet weld in Crane girder (I-beam with channel top).
I have seen continuous weld not a problem contrary to fabricator who is advocating that continuous weld will leave warped channel surface.
Please advice / share your experience.
Channel web thickness is .4 inch and recommended continuous weld is ¼.
Best Regards,
Sanjay Kumar Verma, P.E.
818-7203140