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The maximum size of fillet weld is obtained by _______(a) adding 1.5mm to thickness of thinner member to be jointed(b) adding 3mm to thickness of thinner member to be jointed(c) subtracting 3mm from thickness of thinner member to be jointed(d) subtracting 1.5mm from thickness of thinner member to be jointedI had been asked this question in homework.My doubt stems from Design Specifications in division Welded Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (d) SUBTRACTING 1.5mm from thickness of thinner member to be JOINTED

The best explanation: The maximum SIZE of fillet weld is obtained by subtracting 1.5mm from thickness of thinner member to be jointed. The maximum size of weld should not be more than 3/4 of the thickness of section at toe when welds are applied to round toe of steel sections.


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