What is a full strength penetration weld? | Eng-Tips
Jan 23, 2007 · Doesn't full penetration refer to a weld the full depth of the material being welded independant of strength? My interpretation is penetration is the distance your weld extends below the …
abaqus - solving penetration contact error between 2 surfaces
Aug 31, 2012 · PENETRATION ERROR TOO LARGE COMPARED TO DISPLACEMENT INCREMENT. To solve I've tried the following: - lowering increments in Step to 1e-5 - I tried offsetting the one …
Nozzle Penetration through Blind Flange | Eng-Tips
Aug 14, 2017 · I was wondering if I could gather some advice on placing a nozzle penetration through a 8" blind flange. I have been given varying advice from other engineers in the office on a design and …
Blow counts for SPT Value | Eng-Tips
Aug 3, 2018 · Text books describe SPT testing by penetration readings for three 6" intervals and counting the blow counts for the last 12 inches. i.e. ignoring the reading for the first 6". Some drillers …
Welding joint as per ASME SEC VIII Div1, figure UW-16.1 (a ... - Eng-Tips
Mar 27, 2015 · The design base code is ASME SEC VIII Div.1 It's a lethal service of internal liquid. As per UW-2 request that all category D joint shall be full penetration welded. In order to reduce welding …
New opening in existing CMU wall, limitations on width
Aug 7, 2007 · We are creating a new opening in an existing, standard 8" CMU wall for a duct penetration. The wall is load bearing. My question is what is the maximum width of the opening …
Steel Beam Penetrations (Sizes and detail?) | Eng-Tips
Dec 13, 2019 · Fellow engineers, I am running into a problem in the field where beam penetrations through my steel beams need to occur. Our detail shows that the depth of the penetration can be D/3 …
pipe penetration on structural members | Eng-Tips
Feb 27, 2010 · Hi guys, I need to prepare pipe penetration (vertical and horizontal) details on structural members (beams, slabs, walls and staircase). Any reference that...
Full Pen Weld Accessible from One Side Only | Eng-Tips
Jun 5, 2006 · I am a novice to welding technology. Is there a well known method/procedure for making full penetration repair weld on cracked parts (plates) that can be reached from one side only? Thanks …
ASME B31.3 Acceptance criteria for welds | Eng-Tips
Jul 20, 2012 · Peers, As per ASME B31.3 Table 341.3.2 Acceptance criteria for welds, is it important to meet all the acceptable values mentioned in the criteria. For eg. lack of root penetration for Normal …