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3. Prequalification of WPSs

3.1 Scope

Prequalification of WPSs (Welding Procedure Specifications) shall be defined as exemption from the WPS qualification testing required in section 4. All prequalified WPSs shall be written. In order for a WPS to be prequalified, conformance with all of the applicable requirements of section 3 shall be required. WPSs that do not conform to the requirements of section 3 may be qualified by tests in conformance with section 4 (see Annex IV -Table IV· 1), The use of a prequalified joint shall not exempt the Engineer from using engineering judgment in determining the suitability of application of these joints to a welded assembly or connection. For convenience, Annex H lists provisions to be included in a prequalified WPS, and which should be addressed in the fabricator's or contractor's welding program.

Welders, welding operators and tack welders that use prequalified WPSs shall be qualified in conformance with section 4, Part C.

3.2 Welding Processes

3.2.1 Prequalified Processes. Shielded metal arc welding (SMA W), submerged arc welding (SAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (except GMAW-S, short circuiting transfer), and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) WPSs which conform to all of the provisions of section 3 shall be deemed as prequalified and are therefore approved for use without performing WPS qualification tests for the process. For WI'S prequalification, conformance with all of the applicable provisions of section 3 shall be required (see 3.1).

3.2.2 Code Approved Processes. Electroslag (ESW), electrogas (EGW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (short circuiting) [GMAW-S] welding may be used, provided the WPSs are qualified in conformance with the requirements of section 4. See Annex A for OMAWS. Note that the essential variable limitations in Table 4.5 for GMAW also apply (0 GMAW-S.

3.2.3 Other Welding Processes. Other welding processes not covered by 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 may be used, provided the WPSs arc qualified by applicable tests as prescribed in section 4 and approved by the Engineer. In conjunction with the tests, the WPSs and limitation of essential variables applicable to the specific welding process shall be established by the contractor developing the WPS. The range of essential variables shall be based on documented evidence of experience with the process, or a series of tests shall be conducted to establish the limit of essential variables. Any change in essential variables outside the range so established shall require rcqualification,

3.3 Base Metal/Filler Metal Combinations

Only base metals and filler metals listed in Table 3.1 may be used in prequalificd WPSs. (For the qualification of listed base metals and filler metals, and for base metals and filler metals not listed in Table 3.1, see 4.1.1.)

The base metal/filler metal strength relationships below shall be used in conjunction with Table 3.1 to deterrnine whether matching or undermatching filler metals are required.

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Relationship Ba~c Meta!(s~ Relationship Required
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any steel to another same gr(Jup
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group to any steel in lower strength group. (SMAW
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matching steel in any group lower strength group. (SMAW
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3.4 Engineer's Approval for Auxiliary Connections

The Engineer may approve unlisted materials for auxiliary attachments or components which fall within the chemical composition range of a listed material to be welded with prequalified WPSs. The filler metal and preheat requ ired shall be in conformance with the requirements of 3.S based upon the similar material strength and chemical composition.

3.5 Minimum Preheat and Interpass Temperature Requirements

The preheat and intcrpass temperature shall be sufficient to prevent cracking. Table 3.2 shall be used to determine the minimum preheat and interpass temperatures for steels listed in the code.

3.5.1 Base Metal/Thickness Combination. The minimum preheat or interpass temperature applied to a joint composed of base metals with different minimum preheats from Table 3.2 (based on Category and thickness) shall be the highest of these minimum preheats.

3.5.2 Annex XI Option. Optionally, minimum preheat and interpass temperature may be established on the basis of steel composition. Recognized methods of prediction or guidelines such as those provided in Annex XI, or other methods approved by the Engineer, may be used. However, should the use of these guidelines result in preheat temperatures lower than those of Table 3.2, WPS qualification in conformance with section 4 shall be required.

The methods of Annex XI are based on laboratory cracking tests and may predict preheat temperatures higher than the minimum temperature shown in Table 3.2. The guide may be of value in identifying situations where the risk of cracking is increased due to composition, restraint, hydrogen level or lower welding heat input where higher preheat may be warranted. Alternatively, the guide may assist in defining conditions under which hydrogen cracking is unlikely and where the minimum requirements of Table 3.2 may be safely relaxed.

3.5.3 Alternate SAW Preheat and lnterpass Temperatures. Preheat and interpass temperatures for parallel or multiple electrode SAW shall be selected in conformance with Table 3.2. For single-pass groove or fillet welds, for combinations of metals being welded and the heat input involved, and with the approval of the Engi ncer, preheat and interpass temperatures may be established which are sufficient to reduce the hardness in the heat-affected zones of the base metal to less than 225 Vickers hardness number for steel having a minimum specified tensile

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strength not exceeding 60 ksi (41S MPa), and 280 Vic~ers hardness number for steel having a minimum speerfied tensile strength greater than 60 ksi (41S MPa), but not exceeding 70 ksi (485 MPa).

Note: The Vickers hardness number shall be determined in conformance with A5TM E 92. If another method of hardness is to be used, the equivalent hardness number shall be determined from ASTM ET 40, and testing shall be performed according to the applicable ASTM specification.

3.5.3.1 Hardness Requirements. Hardness determination of the heat-affected zone will be made on the following:

(I) Initial macroetch cross sections of a sample test specirncn.

(2) The surface of the member during the progress of the work. The surface shall be ground prior to hardness testing:

(a) The frequency of such heat-affected zone testing shall be at least one test area per weldment of the thicker metal involved in a joint of each 50 ft (1S m) of

groove welds or pair of fillet welds. .

(b) These hardness determ illations may be discontinued after the procedure has been established to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

3.6 Limitation of WPS Variables

All prequalificd WPSs to be used shall be prepared by the manufacturer, fabricator, or contractor as written prequal ified WPSs, and shall be available to those authorized to use or examine them. The written WPS may follow any convenient format (see Annex E for examples). The welding parameters set forth in (I) through (4) of this subsection shall be specified on the written WPSs within the limitation of variables prescribed in Table 4.S for each applicable process .. Changes in these parameters, beyond those specified onthe written WPS, shall be considered essential changes and shall require a new or revised prequalified written WPS:

(I) Amperage (wire feed speed) (2) Voltage

(3) Travel Speed

(4) Shielding Gas Flow Rate

3.6.1 Combination of WPSs. A combination of qualified and prequalified WPSs may be used without qualification of the combination, provided the limitation of essential variables applicable to each process is observed.

3.7 General 'VPS Req uirements

All the requirements of Table 3.7 shall be met for prequalified WPSs.

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3.7.1 Vertlcal- U p Welding Requirements. The progression for all passes in vertical position welding shall be upward, except that undercut may be repaired vertically downwards when preheat is in accordance with Table 3.2, but not lower than 700P (200C). However, when tubular products are welded, .. the progression of vertical welding may be upwards or downwards, but only in the direction(s) for which the welder is qualified.

3.7.2 Width/Depth Pass Limitation. Neither the depth nor the maximum width in the cross section of weld metal deposited in each weld pass shall exceed the width at the surface of the weld pass (see Figure 3.1).

3.7.3 Weathering Steel Requirements. For exposed, bare, unpain ted a ppJ i cations of A588 steel req uiri ng weld metal with atmospheric corrosion resistance and coloring characteristics similar to that of the base metal, the electrode or electrode-flux combination shall conform to Table 3.3.

WIDTH-·

WIDTH

Figure 3.1-Weld Read in which Depth and Width Exceed the Width of the Weld Face (see 3.7.2)

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Table 3.3 (see 3.7.3)

Filler Metal Requirements for Exposed Bare Applications of Weathering Steels4

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Filler Metal
Process Speci fication Approved Electrodes I
All electrodes that deposit weld metal
SMAW AS.5 meeting a 82L, Cl, CIL, C2, C2L,
C3 or WX analysis per A5.5.
All electrode-flux combinations that
SAW.l AS,23 deposit weld metal with a Ni I, Ni2,
Ni3, Ni4 or WX analysis per A5.23.
AI! electrodes that deposit weld metal
FCAW A5.29 with a B2L, K2, Ni I, Ni2, Ni3, Ni4,
or WX analysis per A5.29.
All electrodes that meet filler metal
GMAW3 A5.28 composition requirements of 82L, G
(sec Note 2), Ni 1, Ni2, Ni3, analysis
per AS.28. NOles:

1. Filler metals shall meet requirements of Table 3.1 in addition to the composirion.rl requirements listed above. The usc of the same type of filler metal having next higher tensile strength as listed in AWS filler metal specification is permitted.

2. Deposited weld metal shull have a chemical composition the same as that for anyone of the weld metals in this table.

3. Composite (metal cored) electrodes arc designated as follows:

SAW: Insert leller"C" between the letters "E" and "X," c.g .. E7AX- ,J

ECXXX·Nil.

GMAW: Replace the lcucr "S" with the letter "C," and omit the letter "R." e.g., E80C-Nil.

4. This t~hlc applies to ASTM A 588 and A 709 Grade 50W.

The exceptions to this requirement are as follows: 3.7.3.1 Single-Pass Groove Welds. Groove welds made with a single pass or a single pass each side may be made using any of the filler metals for Group II base metals in Table 3.1.

3.7.3.2 Single. Pass Fillet Welds. Single-pass fillet welds up to the following sizes may be made using any of the filler metals for.Group II base metals listed in

Table 3.1: .

SMAW

SAW GMAW/FCAW

1/4 in. (6 mm) 5/16 in. (8 mm) 5/16 in. (8 mm)

3.8 Common Requirements for Parallel Electrode and Multiple Electrode SAW

3.8.1 GMAW Root Pass, Welds may also be made in the root of groove or fillet welds using GMAW, followed

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by parallel or mu ltiple electrode submerged arcs, provided that the GMAW conforms to the requirements of this section, and providing the spacing between the gas metal shielded arc and the following submerged arc does not exceed 15 in. (380 mm).

3.9 Fillet Weld Requirements

See Table 5.8 for minimum fillet weld sizes.

3.9.1 Details (Nontubular). See Figures 2.1 and 2.5 for the limitations for prequalified fillet welds.

3.9.2 Details (Tubular). For prequalified status, fillet welded tubular connections shall conform to the following provisions:

(1) Prequalified WPSs. Fillet welded tubular connections made by shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or flux cored arc welding processes that may be used without performing WPS qualification tests are detailed in Figure 3.2 (see 2.39.1.2 for limitations). These details may also be used for GMAW-S qualified in accordance with 4.12.4.3.

(2) Prequali fied fillet weld details in lap joints are shown in Figure 2.15.

3.9.3 Skewed T-Joints. Welds in skewed T-joint configurations that may be used without performing the wrs qualification test prescribed in section 4, are detailed in Figure 3.11, and are subject to the limitation specified in 3.2.

3.9.3.1 Dihedral Angle Limitations. The obtuse side of skewed T-joints with dihedral angles greater than 100° shall be prepared as shown in Figure 3.11, Detail C, to permit placement of a weld of the required size. The amount of machining or grinding, etc., of Figure 3.11, Detail C, should not be more than that required to achieve the required weld size (W).

3.9.3.2 Minimum Weld Size. The minimum weld size for skewed T-joint welds shown in Figure 3.11, Details A, 13, and C, shall be as shown in Table 5.8. The minimum size applies if it is sufficient to satisfy design requirements.

3.10 Plug and Slot Weld Requirements

The details of plug and slot welds made by the SMAW, GMAW (except short circuiting transfer), or FCA W processes are listed in 3.10.1 through 3.10.3,

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2.5.2 through 2.5.4, and 2.5.6, and they may be used without performing the WPS qualification prescribed in section 4, provided the technique provisions of 5.25 are met.

3.10.1 Diameter Limitations. The minimum diameter of the hole for a plug weld shall be no less than the thickness of the part containing it plus 5/16 in. (8 mm), preferably rounded to the next greater odd 1/16 in. (2 mm). The maximum diameter shall equal the minimum diameter plus 1/8 in. (3 mm) or 2-1/4 times the thickness of the member, whichever is greater.

3.10.2 Slot Length. The length of the slot for a slot weld shall not exceed len limes the thickness of the part containing it. The width of the slot shall be no less than the thickness of the part containing it plus 5/16 in. (8 mm), preferably rounded to the next greater odd 1/16 in. (2 mm). The maximum width shall equal the minimum width plus 1/8 in. (3 mm) or 2-1/4 times the thickness of the member, whichever is greater.

3.10.3 Depth of Filling. The depth of filling of plug or slot welds in metal 5/8 in. (16 mm) thick or less shall be equal to the thickness of the material. In metal over 5/8 in. thick, it sha! I be at least one-half the thickness of the material, but no less than 5/8 in. (16 mm).

3.11 Common Requirements of Partial and Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds

3.11.1 FCAW/GMAW in SMAW Joints. Groove preparations detailed for prequalified SMAW joints may be used for prcqualified GMAW"Ur FCAW.

3.11.2 Corner JointPreparatlon. For corner joints, the outside groove preparation may be in either or both members, provided the basic groove configuration is not changed and adequate edge distance is maintained to support the welding operations without excessive melting.

3.11.3 Root Openings. Joint root openings may vary as noted in 3.12.3 and 3.13.1. However, for automatic or machine welding using FCAW, GMAW, and SAW processes, the maximum root opening variation (minimum to maximum opening as fit-up) may not exceed 1/8 in. (3 mm). Variations greater than 1/8 in. (3 mm) shall be locally corrected prior to automatic or machine welding.

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TOE ZONE

MIN L FOR

~

o

~~~----~~~

E ",0.71 E = t E = 1.07t
HEEL < 60° l.5t 1.5t LARGER OF 1.51
OR l,4t + Z
SIDE s 100° t l.4t 1.5t
SIDE 100-110° Lit 1.6t 1.75t
SIDE 110-120° 1.2t 1.8t 2.0t
TOE> 1200 t l.4t FULL BEVEL
BEVEL BEVEL 60-90° GROOVE SIDE ZONE

TOE

SIDE (CIRCULAR)

FOR 'If> 1200

EDGE SHALL BE CUT BACK TO FACILITATE THROAT THICKNESS

L

SIDE (BOX)

HEEL

Noles:

1. t = thickness of thinner part.

2. L", minimum size (see 2.40.1.3 which may require increased weld size for combinations other than 36 ksi [250 MPa) base metal and 70 ksi [485 MPa] electrodes).

3. Root opening 0 to 3/16 in. (5 mm) - See 5.22.

4. Ijl = IS" min. Not prequalified for under 30°. For 1> < 50°, loss dimension (Table 2.8) and special welder qualifications (Table 4.8) apply.

5. See 2.39.1.2 for limitations on f1 " diD.

Figure 3.2-Hllet Welded Prequalifled Tubular Joints Made by Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Flux Cored Arc Welding (see 3.9.2)

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Square-groove weld (1)
Butt jOint (B) d (E) IAI
"i.
,) -IF L REINFORCEMENT 1/32 TO 1/8
R NO TOLEAANCE
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, Tz Aoot Opening (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
8-Pla 1/8 - R,.,Otol/16 +1/16, -D ±1/16 All TI - 1132 B,D
SMAW 8-Plc TI +1/16, -0 T, 8,0
1/4 max -- R = - min ±1/16 All
2 2 Square-qroove weld (1)
Bun joint (B) (Ed
.> (Et) R
.;",r" f-r-
"4f" r,
idl;:;.: _j___
··:·'fL;;
EI + E2 MUST NOT EXCEED 3Tt --i~R
4
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Tolerances Permitted Total
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation TI T2 Root Opening (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E, + E2) Notes
SMAW B-P1b 1/4 max TI +1/16, -D ±1/16 All 3T1 0
- R= -
2 4 Figure 3.3-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)

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SingleN·groove weld (2)
Butt joint (B) \aZ S(E)/R"
Corner joint (C)
a
~
I ~S
, r,
I
, t
, '\_
_.J~-~2~ R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T1 Tz Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R=O 0, +1(16 +1/8, -1/16 -- r--'~--
B,D,E,
SMAW BC-P2 1/4 min U f", 1/32 min +U, -0 :t1/16 All S N
(l = 60· + 1 0·, ~-O. +10",._5°
GMAW R",O 0, +1/16 +1/8, -1/16 A,8,E,
FCAW BC-P2-GF 1/4 min U f = 1/8 min +U, -{) :t1/1S All 8 N
a = so· +10·, -0· + 10·, -5·
.~
R=O :to + 1/16, -O
8AW BC-P2·S 7/16 min U f = 1/4 min +U, -o :':1/16 F S a,E,N
a = 60· + 10·, __ 0· + 10°, _5" - -~
Double-V-groove weld (3) S2iE2) ~
Butt joint (8)
\((V S1(Ej) /R"
[ 811 (A
i_ \.._:,,~L '::.-
I ~~TI
c· .: j_ ] _.l
~~)
82
-
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
--~-
(U = unlimited] Root Opening Tolerances < Permitted Total
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit·Up Welding Weld 8ize
Process Designation Tj T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12,3) (see 3.12,3) Positions (El + E2) Notes
R=O + 1/16, -O +1/8, -·1/16 D, E,
SMAW B·P3 1/2 min - f = 1/8 min +U, -o t1/16 ,., All 81 + 82 Mp, N
n = 60° + 1 0·, _DO +10", -5°'
R=O +1/8, ·-1/16 ._- '-'-~--
GMAW +1/16, -o A, E,
FCAW B-P3-GF 1/2 min -- f = 1/8 min +U, -0 ± 1(16 All 81 + S2 Mp, N
(l = 60· +100, ·0· +10", _5"
R=O to +1/16, -0 E, Mp,
SAW B·P3-8 3/4 min .,,~ f = 1/4 min +U,-O :t1/16 F S1 + 82
ex = 60· + 1 0°, ·-0· +10", -5" N Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (P JP) Groove Welded Joint Details (sec 3.12)

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Single-bevel-groove weld (4)
Butt joint (B) S(E) ~
T-joint (T) a17
Corner joint (e) '(1
~ ~7
-s> ./
I " t v
+1 t?:'_ .. ~ S 4 CP
') t iT
, "I- IJ
~~~ R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
_.
(U " unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3. t 2.3) Positions (E) Notes
~- ~-r----
R~O +1/16, ~O +1/8, -1/16 S, D, E,
SMAW BTC-P4 U U f" l/B min unlimited ±1/16 AI! S-I/8
a'" 45° +10°, ~O" +10", _5" .I, N, V
--
GMAW R = 0 +1/16, ~O +1/8, -1/16 F, H S A. S, E,
FCAW BTC-P4-GF 1/4 min U f = 1/8 min unlimited :tl/16 V, OH 8-1/8 J, N, V
(~ " 45" +100~~ + 10", _5"
R=O --~
to +1/16, -0 B. E, J,
SAW TC-P4-S 7/16 min U f = 1/4 min +U, -0 ±1/16 F S N,V
u. = 60" + 1 a", .. -O" +10°, _5" Double-bevel-groove weld (5)
Butt joint (8) "-
T-joint (T) . "
~~~
Corner joint (C) I
S2(E2) 1/
(lit SitE,) rR

:'~"-1/ [$, ~~7
I /
V OJ
I P:""" J _t-r-
, s-. t J f T,
I
, ~~-=r-..l_
~ .• .: •• }~ ~ $2
~T2-H_:'R "
,
"
'~--~~--'--~- -~.
8ase Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
'----
(U = unlimited) Tolerances ,~.
Root Opening --~"----r- Permitted Total
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E, + E2) Notes
--~. '~-'- ---~-'--'-~ _- - -::-.:::::--:-
R=O +1/16, -{l +1/8, ··1/16 S, + S2 0, E, J,
SMAW BTC-P5 5/16 min U f = 1/8 min unlimited tl/16 AU Mp, N,
(1 ~ 45" +10·, -0' +10·, -s- ··1/4 V
GMAW R~O +1/16, -o +1/8, -1/16 F, H s, + S2 A, E,J,
FCAW BTC-P5-GF 1/2 min U f = 1/8 min unlimited ± 1/16 s, + $2 Mp, N,
n" 45" +10°, -o- +10", _5" V, OH -1/4 V
f---~--"
R=O :to + 1/16, -Cl E, J,
SAW TC-PS-S_L.3/4 min U f=I/4min +U, -o ± 1/16 F S, + $2 Mp, N,
-- u=60° +10°,-0° +10",_5° V
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Single-U-groove weld (6) Butt joint (8)

Corner joint (C)

S(E)~

(l

Sase Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up
Process Designation Tl T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3)
R =0 +1/16, -0 +1/8, -1/16
SMAW BC-P6 1/4 min U t ; 1/32 min +U, -0 :t1/16
r" 114 +1/4, -0 :t1/16
(l = 45° +100, -o- +10", _5"
A = 0 +1/16, -0 +1/8, -1/16
GMAW SC-P6-GF 1/4 min U f,,1/8min +U,-O :tl/16
FCAW r'" 1/4 +1/4, -0 ±1/16
(l = 20° +10", -00 + 10", _5"
A"O :to +1/16, -0
SAW BC-P6-S 7/16 min U f = 1/4 min +U, -o :t1/16
r » 1/4 +1/4, -0 :tl/16
a " 20" +10", -o- + 10°, -5· Permi11ed
Welding Weld Size
Positions (E) Notes
All S B, D, E,
N
All S A,a,E,
N
F S a,E,N Double-U-groove weld (7)
Butt joint (8) S2(E2) Y
\~1 S1(E1) ~
--I- .•.. _r_2t__l a
t ","C"">:7 T
::t: .> 4 t f T1
-6S7~-;TtT
~_) s,
.,
Groove Preparation '~."'i -
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Aoot Opening Tolerances
Root Face Permitted Total
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit'UJ Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (El + E2) Notes
r------~.
R"O tl/16, --0 +1/8, -1/16
SMAW B-P? 1/2 min - f=1/8min +U, -0 :t1/16 All s, + S2 0, E,
r = 1/4 t 1/4, --0 :t1/16 Mp, N
u=45" + 1 0", -o" + 10°, _5"
R=O t1/16,-O +1/8, -1/16
GMAW B-Pl-GF 1/2 min f" 1/8 min +U, -() :t1/16 All S1 + S2 A, E,
FCAW - r" 1/4 +1/4, -o :tl/16 Mp, N
a. " 20· +10", -0" + 10·, .. _5°
R =0 :to +1/16,-{)
l_~AW ~~P?-S L 3/4 min - f = 1/4 min -u ·-0 :tl/16 F S1 + S2 E, Mp,
r = 1/4 +1/4, -0 :tl/l6 N
(X = 20° +10°, -0· +10", -5"
-- Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)

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Single-J-groove weld (8)
Butt joint (B) rg: SeE) ~
T.joint (T)
Corner joint (C) ~ ~~7
+: ,~d. ~
: );j-t
L.,·-~t f
T2H R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face Permitted
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation Tl T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R=O +1/16, -o +1/8, -1/16
SMAW TC-P8* 1/4 min U f = 1/8 min +U, -o ±1/16 All S D, E,J,
r '" 3/8 + 1/4, -O ±1/16 N,V
(t = 45° + 10., -o- +10°, _5°
R"O +1/16, -o +1/8, -1/16
SMAW 8C-PS"* 1/4 min U f = 1/8 min +U, -o ±1/16 All S D, E, J,
r = 3/8 + 1/4,--0 ±1/16 N, V
a = 30· + 1 0·, --00 +10·,-5"
R=O +1/16, --0 +1/8, -1/16
GMAW TC-P8-GF' 1/4 min U f = 1/8 min +U,-O ±1/16 All S A, E,J,
FCAW r" 3/8 + 1/4, -0 ±1/16 N,V
a = 45" -I- 10·,--0· +10·, _5°
R=O + 1/16, -o +1/8, -1/16
GMAW BC-P8-GF"* 1/4 min U f'" 1/8 min +U, -0 ±1/t6 All S A,E, J,
FCAW r = 3/8 + 1/4, -O ±1/16 N,V
CJ." 30" +10", --0" +10·, -5·
R=O ±O + 1/16, -O
SAW TC-P8-S* 7/16 min U f = 1/4 min ,U,-O ±1/16 F S E,J, N,
r" 1/2 +1/4, --0 ±1/16 V
a= 45" +10°, __ 0" +10",-5·
R=O to +1/16, --0
SAW C·P8-S'" 7/16 min U f", 1/4 min +U, ·-0 ±1/16 F S E, J, N,
r = 1/2 +1/4,-0 ±1/16 V
a" 20" +10", _0° + 10°, -5· 'Applies to inside corner joints. -Applies to outside corner joints.

Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)_ ~.

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" ' __ , ",: ,'>'. -, , . ':. ',' " .' _ . " ' ' .. -::' .. ' ':d"\'::~f~;:t~l&i; , ,

Base Meta! Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face Perrnitted Total
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designa1ion T; T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E; + E2) Notes
R=O +1/16, -o +l/S, -1/16 D, E, J,
SMAW BTC-P9* 1/2 min U f = l/S min tU, -0 ±1/16 All S; + S2 Mp, N,
r" 3/S +1/4, -0 ±1/16 V
(l = 45° -io-, ~O· + 10·, _5°
R=O tl/16, -0 +1/8, -1/16 A. J,
GMAW BTC-P9-GF" 1/2 min U f = l/S min tU, -0 ±1/16 All 81 + S2 Mp, N,
FCAW r" 3/8 + 1/4, -D ±1/16 V
(l = 30· + 10·, _0' +10°, _5°
R=O :to tl/16, -o E, J,
~ SAW c-rss- 3/4 min U f" 1/4 min +U,-O ±1/16 F S; t 82 Mp, N,
V ±1/16
\ . , ;~. r " 112 + 1/4, -0 V
> a", 45° +10·, -00 +10°, _5°
R=O :to +1/16,-0 E, J,
SAW C·P9-S- 3/4 min U f = 1/4 min +U.-O ±1/16 F SI + S2 Mp, N,
r = 1/2 +1/4, -D ±1116 V
a" 20° + 10°, -0. +10.,-5°
R=O :to +1/16, -0
SAW r=s-s 3/4 min U f = 1/4 min +U,~O :tl/16 F S; + S2 E, J,
r", 1/2 + 1/4, -0 ±1/16 Mp, N
ex = 45° +10°,-0· +10°, _5°
*Applies to inside corner joints.
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Double-f-qroove weld (9) Butt joint (8)

T·joinl CD

Corner joint (C)

"':._)'

'Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (P1P) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)

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Flare-bevel-qroove weld (10) Butt joint (8)

T·joint (T)

Corner joint (C)

(E) I \.._ ~-7

1/ V

Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U" unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation Tl T2 T3 Bend Radius* (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R",O +1/16,-{l +1/8, -1/16
3116 T, f" 3/16 min +U, --D +U,-ll16 5T, D,J,N,
SMAW BTC-Pl0 U AI!
min min 3T -0, +Not- --D, -Not- 8 Z
C= -' min limited Limited
2
R=O +1/16,-{l +1/8, -1/16
GMAW 3/16 T, f = 3/16 min +U, -o +U, -1/16 5T, A,J, N,
BTC-Pl0-GF U AU
FCAW min min 3T -0, -Not- --D, -Not- 8 Z
C= ~ min Limited Limited
R=O :!:O +1/16, -O
112 1/2 f = 1/2 min +U,-{l tU,-1/16 5T,
SAW T-Pl0-S N/A F J,N,Z
min min 3T ·-D, -Not- --D, -Not- 8
C,,~ min Limited Limited
*For cold formed (ASOO) rectangular tubes, C dimension is not limited. See the following:
Effective Weld Size of Flare-Bevel-Groove Welded Joints. Tests have been performed on cold formed ASTM A 500 material exhibit-
ing a "c" dimension as small as T, with a nominal radius of 2L As the radius increases, the "c'' dimension also increases. The corner
curvature may not be a quadrant of a circle tangent to the sides. The corner dimension, "c." may be less than the radius of the corner. Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)

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Square-groove weld (1) Butt joint (8)

/" (EIIRI

T]_ ~t

--r- z,r----T'l\i I~ ~ RE!NFORCEMENT 1 TO 3

T ~ r-- R NO TOLERANCE

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, T2 Root Opening (see 3,12,3) (see 3.12,3) Positions (E) Notes
B-Pta 3 - R=Oto2 +2.--0 ±2 All r, -t 8, 0
SMAW Tl All Tl 8,0
B-P1c 6 max - R= - min +2,--0 :t2
2 2 Square-g roove weld (1)
But! joint (8) (E2)
L (E1) R
UK +-r
T1
. ___L
E, + E2 MUST NOT EXCEED 3T1 ~I--R
4
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
r----"
(U '" unlimited) Tolerances Permitled Total
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation Tl T2 Root Opening (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (El + E2) Notes
._-
SMAW 8-P1b 6 max TI +2,-0 ±2 All 3T1 D
.. ~ A" -
2 4 Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (P.TP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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Single- V-groove weld (2)
Butt joint (B) \~Z S(E) R"
Corner joint (C)
(].
I ~
, TTIs T1
I
, t
t ')__
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm .:'. R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U " unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R",O 0, +2 +3, -2 B,D, E,
SMAW BC-P2 6min U f", 1 min +U, -O ±2 All S N
(X '" 60° + 1 0", -O" +10',-5°
GMAW R",O 0, +2 +3,-2 A, B, E,
FCAW BC-P2-GF 6min U f = 3 min +U,-{) ±2 All S N
a. = 600 + 1 0", -O" + 10°, _5"
R=O ±O +2, -{)
SAW BC-P2-S 11 min U f = 6 min +U, -o ±2 F S B,E,N
a. = 60° +10°, _0° +10°, _5° Double-V-groove weld (3) S2(E2) ~/
Butt joint (B)
'Zy S1(E1) /~'"
[ SI (X
~ Q?! .it)
F .;:>t t f
C) 1:<:,:n
~ S S)
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Total
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Y'lelding Weld Size
Process Designation T, Tz Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (EI + Ed Notes
R=O +2, -0 +3, -2 D, E,
SMAW B-P3 12min ~ f = 3 min +U, -o ±2 All 8, + 82 Mp,N
« = 60° + 10., -o" +10°, _5°
GMAW R=O +2,-{) +3, -2 . A, E,
FCAW B-P3-GF 12min -- f = 3 min +U, ~O ±2 All S, + 82 Mp,N
u" 60° + 1 0", -o- + 10°, _5° __
_- --
R =0 ±o +2, -{) E, Mp,
SAW B-P3-8 20 min -- f" 6 min +U, -0 ±2 F 8, + S2
a = 60' +10', _0" +10",-5' N Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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Single-bevel-groove weld (4)
Butt joint (B) S(E) !~
T-joint (T) 0:17
Corner joint (C) '0;
~-7
'-"'~""\~7 I /
..~ t v
+~ • CP
: .... S
: ~ t ~1 .
, l fJ
~~~ R
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Tolerances
Root Opening Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R",O +2,-0 +3,-2 B, D, E,
SMAW BTC-P4 U U f '" 3 min unlimited 1:2 All S-3 J, N,V
0: = 45" +10·,-0" +10·, _5"
GMAW R=O +2,-0 +3,-2 F.H S A, B, E,
FCAW BTC-P4-GF 6min U f=3min unlimited ±2 V,OH S-3 J, N, V
0: = 45° +10°, -D· +10·,-5·
R=O ±O +2, -0 B, E, J,
SAW TC-P4-S 11 min U f" 6 min +U, -0 !2 F S N, V
C1 = 60· +10·, -0" +10°, _5° Double-bevel-groove weld (5)
Butt joint (B) I\.
I "
T-joint (T) 1--'::"
Corner joint (C) I
S~(E2)1L
air S1{E,) ~
'u
r""--l/' [81 1--7
, /
V OJ
i! tr'" I T:-T
< t , f T,
~ J f_t
t""~_'!1 ~ S2 ]
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ~T2~~R .,
,.
Base Metal Th ickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Tolerances ~ Total
Root Opening -- Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3_12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E1 + E2) Notes
.. - 0--:-
R=O +2,-0 +3,-2 S, + S2 D. E, J.
SMAW BTC-P5 8min U f = 3 min unlimited ±2 All Mp, N,
a= 45· + 1 0·, _·0" +10·,-5· --6 V
GMAW R=O +2, -0 +3, - .. 2 F, H 8, + S2 A, E, J,
BTC-P5-GF 12 min U f = 3 min unlimited ±2 f------- 8, + S2 Mp, N,
FCAW
0:= 45° + 10", __ 0° +10°,_-5° V,OH -6 V
--
R=O ±O +2,-0 E, J,
SAW TC-P5-S 20 min U f = 6 min +U, -·0 1:2 F 8, + S2 Mp, N,
0: = 60· +10·, _ .. 0" +10·,-5· V Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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Single-U-groove weld (6)
Butt joint (B) S(E)~
Corner joint (C) t>J:
a
T~1--h
: ) t_'
t~JL fJ
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face Permitted
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R=O +2, --{) +3.-2
SMAW BC-P6 6min U f = 1 min + U, -O ±2 All S B. 0, E,
r = 6 t6,--{) ±2 N
a = 45" + 10°, --()" + 10", _5" -~-
R=O +2, --(J +3,-2
GMAW BC-P6-GF 6 min U f = 3 min +U, -O ±2 All S A. B. E.
FCAW r = 6 +6, -0 ±2 N
a = 20" +10·, -o- + 1 0·, __ 5"
R=O ±O +2, ---Q
SAW BC-P6-S 11 min U f = 6 min +U, --() ±2 F S B.E,N
r" 6 +6, --(J :!:2
a = 20· +10", -0· +10", -5" All

Total Weld Size (E, + E2)

Notes

Double-Usqroove weld (7) Butt joint (8)

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

~------'---~----'---------------'-------~----------------------~~,)~----.,~-----.~~----

Groove Preparation

Base Metal Thickness I----------,---------------------i

(U = unlimited)

SMAW

Joint Designation

Permitted Welding Positions

B-P7

Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face "
Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up
Groove Angle (see 3_ 12,3) (see 3.12_3)
R=O +2,-0 +3, -2
f = 3 min +U, -O :!:2
r = 6 +6,--{) ±2
a = 45" +10., -o- +10", -5"
R=O +2.--{) +3, -2
f =3 min +U, --(J :!:2
r = 6 +6,--{) ±2
a = 20" +10", _0· + 1 0·, __ 50
R=O ±O +2. --(J
f= 6 min +U, -o ±2
r = 6 +6, ---0 ±2
a = 20" .L +10", --{)o + 1 0", ~-5Q Welding Process

12min

D. E, Mp. N

GMAW FCAW

B-P7-GF

12min

All

SAW

8-P7-S

20min

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Single-J-groove weld (8) Butt joint (B}

T-joint (T)

Corner joint (C)

S{E) ~

'a

~-7

, ,;

V

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U " unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3)
R"O +2, ...{J +3, -2
SMAW TC-P8' 6min U f = 3 min +U, -0 ±2
r" 10 +6, -o ±2
a = 45' + 10", ...{J0 +10", _5"
A =0 +2,-0 +3,-2
SMAW SC-PS'" 6min U f'" 3 min +U, -0 ±2
r = 10 +6,-0 ±2
u= 30° + 100, -.()O +10", _5°
R"D +2, -0 +3,-2
GMAW TC-P8-GF* s mtn U f= 3 min +U, _ . .() :1:2
FCAW r" to +6,-{) ±2
a = 45° + 1 D·, -o- +10·, _5°
R=D +2, -.() +3,-2
~"~ GMAW BC-P8-GF"* 6min U f = 3 min +U, -0 ±2
H. FCAW r" 10 +6,-0 ±2
. ~ a = 30° + 10·, _0· +10·, _5·
i
R=O :to +2, --0
SAW Te-P8-S' 11 min U f = 6 min +U, -0 ±2
r" 12 +6,-0 ±2
a = 45° +10., -o- +10·, -5°
R=D ±O +2, -O
SAW C-P8-S" 11 min U f = 6 min +U, -o ±2
r = 12 +6,-{) ±2
a'" 20· +10·, -0. +10·, _5·
'Applies to inside corner joints.
"'Applies to outside corner joints. Permitted Welding Positions

All

All

All

All

F

F

Figure 3.3 (Continued)-Prequalitied Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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Weld Size (E)

s

S

s

s

S

S

Notes

D, E,J, N,V

D, E,J, N,V

A, E, J, N,V

A, E,J, N,V

E,J, N, V

E,J,N, V

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T-joint (T)

Corner joint (C)

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Permitted Total
Welding Weld Size
Positions (El + Ez) Notes
D, E.J,
All s, + S2 Mp. N.
V
A. J.
Ail S1 + S2 Mp. N.
V Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U ::: unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances
Root Face
Welding Joint Groove Radius As Detailed As Fit-Up
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3)
A"O +2 • ....{J t3.-2
SMAW BTC·P9* 12min U f=3min +U, -0 ±2
r ~ 10 t6 . ....{J ±2
a", 45· +10° • ....{J" + 10". -5·
R"O +2,....{J t3. -2
GMAW BTC-P9-GF .... 6min U f::: 3 min -u -0 ±2
FCAW r = 10 +6 . ....{J ±2
a = 30· +10° . ....{J° -1-10". --5·
R"O ±O +2,....{J
SAW C-P9-S' 20 min U f = 6 min tU . ....{J ±2
r = 12 +6 . ....{J ±2
a::: 45° + 100. _{)o +10". _5°
A",O ±O +2. ·-0
SAW C-P9·S" 20 min U f = 6 min -u ....{J ±2
(" 12 +6 • ....{J ±2
(l " 20" +10 •. ....{J0 +10". _5°
-
R"O :!:O t2 . ....{J
SAW T·P9·S 20 min U f" 6 min +U, -0 ±2
r" 12 +6 . ....{J ±2
(l ::: 45° + 10°,....{J° +10°, _5°
*Applies to inside corner joints.
"Applies to outside corner [oints. Figure 3.3 (Continuedl=-Prequahfled Partial Joint Penetration (P JP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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F

F

F

S1 + S2 A. E,J.
N.V
E, J,
S; + S2 Mp.N.
V
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Flare-bevel-groove weld (10)
Butt joint (B) r"<-~/ _l (E) ! \..
T-joint (T) ~7
Corner join! (C) _j_~----- 1/
V
, ~W <
..
TJ~----- -IT tTl ~
f
L.y.___i_
~ ~R
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ~ ~T2
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Weld Size
Process Designation Tl T2 T3 Bend Radius' (see 3.12.3) (see 3.12.3) Positions (E) Notes
R=Q +2,-0 +3,-2
5 Tl f" 5 min +U,-O +U, -2 5TI D, J, N,
SMAW BTC-P10 U All
min min 3T\ -0, tNo!- -0, +Not- 8 Z
C = - min Limited Limited
2
R",O +2,-0 +3,-2
GMAW 5 Tl f = 5 min +U, -0 +U, -2 5T1 A, J, N,
BTC-Pl0-GF U All
FCAW min min 3T1 . -0, -Not- -0, -Not- 8 Z
C", - min Limited Limited
2
R=O ±O +2,-0
12 12 f = 12 min +U,-O +U,~2 5TI
SAW T-p10·S N/A F J, N,Z
min min 3T '-{), -Not- -0, -Not- 8
C", T min Limited Limited *For cold formed (A500) rectangular tubes, C dimension is not limited. See the following:

Effective Weld Size of Flare-Bevel-Groove Welded Joints. Tests have been performed on cold formed ASTM A 500 material exhibiting a "c" dimension as small as Tl with a nominal radius of 21. As the radius increases, the "c" dimension also increases. The corner curvature may not be a quadrant of a circle tangent to the sides. The corner dimension, "c." may be less than the radius of the corner.

Figure 3.3 (Continuedj=-Prequallfied Partial Joint Penetration (I) JP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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Corner joint (C)

B-Lla

C-L1a

Not required

Base Metal Thickness (U ~ unlimited)

Groove Preparation
Tolerances Permitted
As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding
Root Opening (see 3,13.1) (see 3,13.1) Positions
R =T\ +1/16,-0 +1/4, -1/16 All
R =T\ +1/16,-0 +1/4, -1116 All
R = T\ +1/16, -0 +1/4, -1/16 All Gas Shielding

for FCAW Notes

~-----+--~----~---------+---+--~~--~~-------4---------+-------+

D, N

Welding Joint
Process Designation T\ T2
B-Lla 1/4 max
SMAW
C-Lla 1/4 max U
FCAW B-Lla-GF 3/B max
GMAW Square-groove weld (1)
Butt jOint (8)
BACKGOUGE
-: (EXCEPT B-L 1-S)
~ )I, +1
~r-R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up r Welding Shielding
Process Designation T\ T2 Root Opening (see 3,13,1) (see 3,13,1) . eositions for FCAW Notes
SMAW B-Llb 1/4 max Tl +1/16, -0 +1/16, -1/8 All - C, D,N
- R= -
2 -:
GMAW B-Llb-GF 3/8 max R = 0 to 1/8 tl/16, -0 +1/16, ·-1/8 All Not A. C, N
FCAW ~- required
SAW B-Ll-S 3/8 max - R=O ±O + 1/16, -0 F - N
SAW B-Lla-S 5/8 max - R=O ±O +1/16, ··0 F - C,N Figure 3.4--Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)

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Square-groove weld (1)
T-joint (1) "
I "
Corner joint (C) t--~
BACKGOUGE
-:
.... .t". ~_. ~-7
. "
I
1/
\:.: I l1 v
I: i\
""~
J:,-t~
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U '" unlimited) Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 Tz Root Opening (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW TC-Ub 1/4 max U T1 +1/16, -0 +1/16, -1/8 All .. ~~ C, D,J
R", -
2
GMAW TC-L1-GF 3/8 max U R", 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0 +1/16, -1/8 All Not A, C, J
FCAW required
SAW TC-L1-S 3/8 max U R=O ±O +1/16, -o F .~~ C,J Single-V-groove weld (2) Tolerances
Butt joint (8) j As Fit-Up
As Detailed
\(11 /'" (see 3.13.1) (see3.13.1)
R=+1/16,-O +1/4. -1/16
\'I:}(9 a '" + 1 0", -O" +10", _5°
~ +1
L:A •••.
:t""'·"'·::I'· ••
j.=.::':}':
'-:4,..,;;._;,a,;.
~
-- ---R
---
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint " Welding Shielding
Process Destqnation T1 Tz Aoot Opening Groove Angle "~9sitions for FCAW Notes
A", 1/4 (1 = 45" All _ .. _ D~
SMAW B-U2a U - R = 3/8 0. = 30" F. V, OH .... ~. D,N
R = 1/2 (1 = 20" ~ F, V, OH - D,N
R = 3116 a = 30" F. V, OH Required A,N
GMAW B-U2a-GF U R '" 3/8 a'" 30° F, V, OH Not req. A,N
FCAW -
R " li4 (1 = 45° F, V, OH Not req. A,N
SAW B-L2a-S 2 max --- R = 1/4 0. e; 30" F - N
.. -- f----N --
SAW 8-U2-S U - R = 518 a = 20" F
--_._ Figure 3.4 (Contmuedj=-Prequalifled Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)

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Single-V·groove weld (2) LJ Tolerances
Corner joint (C) As Detailed As Fit-Up
<.> /"-._ (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R=+1/16,-O +1/4,-1/16
a", +10°,-0. +10·,-5°
V+I


• T~ R
Base Metal Thickness
(U" unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint ... - Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
.. - .. -.,-~
R" 1/4 (l ~ 45° AI! -_. D,N
SMAW C-U2a U U R = 3/8 a = 30· F, V, OH ~ 0, N
R = 1/2 a = 20· F, V, OH ~ -O,N
R ,,3/16 a" 30· F, V, OH Required A
GMAW .. -
FCAW C·U2a-GF U U R" 3/8 a " 30° F, V. OH Not req. A,N
---"--'_'
R = 1/4 a = 45° F, V. OH Not req. A,N
SAW C-L2a-S 2 max U R" 1/4 n ~ 30° F - N
SAW C-U2-S U U Roo 5/8 a = 20· F - N
..... - - Single-V-groove weld (2)
Butt joint (B) r>.
/"-._ 8ACKGOUGE
~(t=-z
_f_
" .... _
+ 14:~V '>t
.il ~t
'.:>:
RJ L TITl
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) F::ositions lor FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0 +1(16, -l/B ,)
SMAW 8-U2 U - f " 0 to l/B + 1/16, -·0 Not limited All - C, D, N
(l" 60· +10·, -{)" +10·, ··5'
L"~_"
GMAW R '" 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -o +1/16, -1/8 Not
FCAW 8·U2-GF U - 1= 0 to 1/8 + 1/16, -0 Not limited All required A,C,N
ct. " 60· +10°, -{). +10', .. 5"
..
R"O
Over 1/2 to 1 ~ f = 1/4 max
(1" 60°
R=O R ~ 1:0 + 1/16, .. 0
SAW 8-L2C-S Over 1 to 1-1/2 - f = 1/2 max f" +0, ... ( 1:1/16 F - C,N
(I'" 6O· a = f·l0",-0' + 10·, _50
R"O
Over 1 -1/2 to 2 -~ 1= 5/8 max
a" 60·
... Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prcqualified Complete Joint Penetration (C.JP) Groove Welded Joint Details (sec 3.13)

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Single-V-groove weld (2)
Corner joint (C) 1\
t ,
r-'::"
~ BACKGOUGE
'CU] /"'-
~~
+
.
f
~ TITl
~ T;il R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U ~ unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Aoot Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tj T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
R '" a to 1/8 +1/16,-{) +1/16, -1/8 C, D,J,
SMAW C-U2 U U f = a to 1/8 +1/16,-{) Not limited All - N
U '" 60° + 1 0", -O" +10", _5"
GMAW R '" a to 1/8 +1/16, -o + 1116, -1/8 Not A,C,J,
FCAW C·U2-GF U U f = 0 to 1/8 +1/16,-{) Not limited All required N
a" 60" +10", -0" +10",_5"
R ,,0 to 1/8 :to +1/16, -0
SAW C·U2b-S U U f = 1/4 max +0, -1/4 :t1/16 F - C,J, N
a = 60" + 10", -00 +10",-5° Double-v-qroove weld (3) Tolerances
Butt joint (B)
~BACKGOUGE As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3,13.1) (see 3.13.1)
\uV
R "':to +1/4,-0
f" :to +1/16, -{)
j_ ~ (l '" + 10",-{)o +10",_5°
J A~~' }fj
SAW :to + 1/16,-0
-.., Spacer
d r SMAW :to +1/8, -0
L-f:j
Base Metal Thickness :)
(U "unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tj T2 Root Opening Root Face Angle f'ositions for FCAW Notes
U R" 1/4 f" 0 to 1/8 a = 45" All -
SMAW B·U3a Spacer" - R" 3/8 f " 0 to 1/8 a = 30" F, V, OH -- C, D,
M,N
1/8 x A R " 1/2 f = 0 to 1/8 o > 20" F, V, OH -
U
SAW B-U3a-S Spacer = - R '" 5/8 f = 0 to 1/4 (l " 20" F -- C,M,N
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Double-V-groove weld (3) Butt [oint (B)

For B-U3c-8 only
T, 81
Over to
2 2-1/2 1-3/8
2-1/2 3 1-3/4
3 3-5/8 2-1/8
3-5/8 4 2-3/8
4 4-3/4 2-3/4
4-3/4 5-1/2 3-1/4
5-1/2 6-1/4 3-3/4
For T, > 6·1/4 or T, .. 2
81 = 2/3 (T1-l/4) BACKGOUGE

Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U", unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation TI Tz Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW B-U3b R = 0 to 1/8 + 1/16, -O +1/16, -1/8 All - C,D,M,
N
GMAW U - t", 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -o Not limited Not A,C,M,
FCAW B-U3-GF u=(l=60o +10°,-{)" +10", -5· All required N
R=O +1/16, -{) +1/16,-{)
SAW 8·U3c-3 U f'" 1/4 min +1/4, -0 + 1/4,-0 F C,M,N
- a = (l" 60· +10·, -o- +10·, _5° -
To find 31 see table above: S2 '" Tl - (SI + 0 Single-bevel-groove weld (4) ~~~l Tolerances
Butt joint (B) As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R = + 1 (16, -{) +1/4, -1/16

a = + 1 0°, -O" +10·,-5·
1 1
.....Av-
~ Tl I-- "'-
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding JOint Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl Tz Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW A = 1/4 a::: 45· ~ All - Br, D, N
B-U4a U - 8r, 0, N
A" 3/8 (I = 30· ' .. :)AI! _-
R " 3/16 a::: 30· All Required A, Sr, N
GMAW B·U4a-GF U R = 1/4 (l = 45· All Not req. A, Br, N
FCAW -
R::: 3/8 U= 30· ~. F Not req. A, Br, N
SAW 8-U4a-S U U R '" 3/8 a = 30° F Br, N
-
R", 1/4 a = 45·
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Single-bevel-groove weld (4) Tolerances
T-joint (T) As Detailed As Fit-Up
Corner joint (C)
I I Il (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
! ..... n r-, R:::tl/16,-O +1/4, -1/16
t-,
" 1 a = tl0°,-O· +10°, _,,5°
r-J • ,.-,
· v ~-7
· 1<
· I I'
V
hw {I ,:1_ f
r-t
J~TA
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint - Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 1/4 (1 = 45" All - D, J, N,
V
SMAW TC-U4a U U 0, J, N,
R" 3/8 (1 ::: 30° F, V,OH - V
R ",3/16 a'" 30° AU Required A, J, N,
V
GMAW TC-U4a-GF U U R = 3/8 a::: 30° F Not req. A, J, N,
FCAW V
R", 1/4 a = 45· All Not req. A. J, N,
V
SAW TC-U4a-S U U R::: 3/8 (1 = 30° F J, N, V
-
R = 1/4 (~ = 45° Single-bevel-groove weld (4)
Butt joint (8) 1 t--f
r~/\
L(f~{(~~_j
RrC], r>.
., T1 ~ r-, BACKGOUGE
"
',)C
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U ::: unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances . Permitted Gas
--
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW S-U4b U - R = 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -0 +1/16, -1/8 AU -- Sr,C.D,
N
GMAW f=Otol/8 +1/16, -0 Not limited Not A,Br,C,
FCAW 8-U4b-GF U - (1 = 45° + 100, -o- 10", -5° All required N
R=O :to + 1/4, -O
SAW S-U4b-S U U f" 1/4 max +0,-1/8 :t1/16 F - Sr, C, N
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Single-bevel-groove weld (4)
T-joint (T) "-
Corner joint (C) 1 "-
r -::..
~ I-a, ~ BACKGOUGE
'"
t :" ". • ., _iTl ~-7
• v W 1/
V CP
1
;IT
J T;e R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
-
SMAW TC-U4b U U A" 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -o +1/16, -1/8 All _- C, D,J,
N,V
GMAW f = 0 to 1/8 +1/16, --{) Not limited Not A, C,J,
FCAW TC-U4b-GF U U a'" 45° +10·,-0" 10·, -5· AI! required N,V
R"O ±o + 1 /4, --{) C, J. N,
SAW TC-U4b-S U U f" 1/4 max +0, -1/8 :t1/16 F -~ V
(X" 60· +10·,-0· 1 0·, -5· _._- -.--"~ -'-~
Double-bevel-groove weld (5) Tolerances
Butt joint (8) "- . ..---- .. - __ ~
T-joint (T) 1 "- As Detailed As Fit-Up
r -::..
Corner joint (C) l (see3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
J _._-.----_-_
BACKGOUGE R" ±O .1/4, -·0
.--- . ....",~
I f = +1/16.-C{) t: 1/16
- f-- t .... --f -'-';:10;;--::5·
Ar- ~l/\ ~-7 «(" + 10·, -0· -_!_~
I ~ ,~~ Spacer +1/16,-0 +1/8, .. 0
v
a /&..!dol. 1 a ~
j__ ,.:.t:YJJ.::;)t
. -~ . t ~l
, J T2
..r~'> ~ .. J~
t
-- r, -- ~
")
8ase Metal Thickness
(U " unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Welding Shielding
Process DeSignation Tj T2 Root Opening Root Face Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
U 8r, C,
8-U5b Spacer" U R" 1/4 f = 0 to 1/8 a = 45· All ~-,- D,M,N
1/8 x R
SMAW U R" 1/4 f = 0 to 1/8 a = 45° AI! ----, C,D,J,
M,N,V
TC-U5a Spacer = U C,D,J,
1/4 x R R" 3/8 f" 0 to 1/8 a. = 30" F, OH .. ~ . M,N,V
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Double-bevel-groove weld (5)
Butt joint (B)
-- I--f
t~iR
IWti?'l V
~9~R BACKGOUGE
r-,
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
(U = unlimited) Tolerances Permitted Gas
r------ Root Opening
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Groove Angle (see3.13.1) (see 3.13. 1) Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 1/8 +1/16,-{) +1/16. -·1/8
f = 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -{J Not limited Sr,C,D,
SMAW B-USa U - (l '" 45° All - M,N
a + 0+10" ex + 0 +10°
0= O" to lS· -{J0 -So
R z; 0 to 1/8 4- 1/16, -{J +1/16, -1/8
GMAW B-US-GF U f = 0 to 1/8 + 1/16, -{J Not limited All Not A,Sr,C,
FCAW - a" 4S· a+0= «( + 0" required M,N
[l=O"tOlS" + 10·, -{J" +10·,-So Double-bevel-groove weld (S) T-joint (T)

Corner joint (C)

-
Groove Preparation .
Base Metal Thickness p--_. ~
(U = unlimited) Tolerances v r
Root Opening ------- Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see3.13.1) : Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW TC-U5b U U R" 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -{J t1/16, -1/8 All -- C, 0, J,
M,N,V
GMAW f = 0 to 1/8 +1/16, -o Not limited Not A,C,J,
FCAW TC-US-GF U U a = 4S· +10·, -{J0 +10·,-So All required M,N,V
R=O ±O .·1/16, -{J C,J, M,
SAW TC-U5-S U U f = 3/16 max +0, -3/16 ±1/16 F - N,V
a = 60° +10", _0' +10°, -So
.- Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)

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-
Single-U-groove weld (6) Tolerances
Butt joint (8) I\.
Corner joint (C) " As Detailed As Fit-Up
r-~
r=. ~ (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
BACK· BACK- R = +1/16,-0 +1/16, -1/8
(~7 A GOUG,F~ A GOUGE
0.=+10.,-0° + 10·, _5°
f = ±1/16 No! Limited
_j_ __l r = + 1/8, -O + 1/8, -0
~ ;y ~ + Tl SJ T
J J l:J I 1
~R tJ t ~~~A fTT
Base Metal Thickness
(U "unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tj Tz Root Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
Roo 0 to 1/8 (( ~ 45' f = 1/8 r" 1/4 All - C,D,N
8-U6 U U R = 0 to 1/8 F,OH C,D,N
(X = 20· f" 1/8 r" 1/4 .~
SMAW R :0 0 to 1/8 (X ~ 45' t = 1/8 r = 1/4 All - C,D,J,
N
C-U6 U U C, D,J,
R" 0 to 1/8 0. ~ 20· f = 1/8 r = 1/4 F. OH - N
GMAW B-U6-GF U U ROo 0 to 1/8 0. ~ 20" f = 1/8 r = 1/4 All Not req. A,C,N
FCAW C-U6-GF U U R " 0 to 1/8 o: = 20° t = 1/8 r" 1/4 All Not req. A, C, J,
N Double-U-groove weld (7) ."-L Tolerances
Butt [oint (B)
C? _ _IT As Detailed As Fit-Up
A BACK GOUGE (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
r For B-U? and S-U7-GF
R" +1/16,-0 +1/16, -1/8
? Z~f>r 1 -~- u = +10", _0· + 10·, _5°
[{ ~
. d~~ :--j-r f=±1/16,-O Not limited
r r = +1/4,-0 ~1/16
01\ f For S-U7-S
R '" ±O +1/16, --0
'-r--
C{ . f=+0,--1/4 ± 1/16
"
- .--.-~.-~.
Base Metal Thickness
(U ~ unlimited) Groove Preparation ~
._ r--' Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tj T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
.~-- ~---. 1------- C,D,M,
R ~ 0 to 1/8 rz = 45° f" 1/8 r" 1/4 All - N
SMAW S-U? U -- ~----~ -~---- --
R ,,0 to 1/8 U'" 20° f = 1/8 r", 1/4 F,OH .. ~ C,D,M,
N
GMAW B-U7-GF U R = 0 to 118 (1 " 20° f = 118 r" 1/4 All Not A,C, N,
FCAW -~ required M
SAW B-U7·S U -- R=O n = 20° f" 1/4 r" 1/4 F -. C,M,N
max Figure 3.4 (Coutinuedl-e-Prequalifled Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.l3)

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Single-J-groove weld (8) But1 joint (B)

Tolerances

As Fit-Up (see 3.13.1)

As Detailed (see 3.13.1)

+ 1/16, -1/8

R= + 1/16,-D

+ 10·, _5°

(l = + 10·, -D.

Not Limited

f",+1/16,-D

±1/16

r= + 1/4,-D

BACKGOUGE

Base Metal Thickness (U = unHmited)

Groove Preparation

Gas Shielding for FCAW

Permitted Welding Positions

Welding Process

Groove Root

Angle Face

Joint Designation

Root Opening

Groove Radius

Notes

Br,C,D, N

SMAW

All

B-U8

R = 0 to 1/8

f = 1/8

r = 3/8

U

A,Br,C, N

GMAW FCAW

Not req.

B-U8-GF

All

R '" 0 101/8

f = 1/8

r = 3/8

U

R=O

f = 1/4 max a'" 45·

t 1/4,-D ±1/16

±O to, -1/8

Br, C, N

B-U8-S

r = 3/8

SAW

u

U

F

-io-, -o- +10°, _5°

Single-J-graove weld (8) T-joint (T)

Corner joint (C)

Tolerances

As Fit-Up (see 3.13.1)

As Detailed (see 3.13.1)

+1/16, -1/8

R = +1/16,-D

BACKGOUGE

h

~7

1/ V

(i = +10·,-D·

+ 1 0·, __ 5°

f = + 1/16, -D

Not Limited

±1/16

r;:;+1/4,-D

Base Metal Thickness (U = unlimited)

Groove Preparation

Permitted

Groove Welding

Radius Positions

Gas Shielding for FCAW

Welding Process

Root Opening

Groove Root

Angle Face

Joint Designation

Notes

_ C,D,J,

r- +- -+ ~----~------_+------~~N~,-V~

_ C,D,J,

N, V

f = 1/8

All

r '" 3/8

SMAW

TC-U8a

U

U

F,OH

R = 0 to 1/8 (i '" 3D·

r = 3/8

f = 1/8

Not A, C, J,

required N, V

GMAW FCAW

TC-U8a-GF

u

r = 3/8

All

U

R = 0 10 1/8 a = 30°

f = 1/8

R",O ±O +1/4,-.Q

f = 1/4 max +0, -1/8 ±1/16 r = 3/8

~ ~. _L _J __ ~L_~(~x-_-~4~5· __ ~_ ... ~1~0~·,_-(l~·L+~1~O~o,~-~5_°L_ _L L_ ~ ~

C,J, R, V

SAW TC-U8a-S

U

U

F

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)

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Double-J-groove weld (9) Tolerances
Butt joint (8) s,:J ~~ As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see3.13.1)
1-< -- S2 R = +1/16,-0 +1/16, -1/8
"~:\ 0.=+10·,-0· +10·, _5°
1= +1/16, -·0 Not Limited
r = +1/8,-0 :!:1/16
~_"'~"E I
_/cz:. \_~R
LJ
8ACKGOUGE
1\
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
SMAW 8-U9 U R = a to 1/8 a = 45· 1= 1/8 r = 3/8 All ~ Br,C, D,
- M,N
GMAW a-U9-GF U R = 0 to 1/8 (1 = 30" 1= 1/8 r '" 3/8 All Not A. Br, C,
FCAW .- required M,N
- .. Double-J-groove weld (9) Tolerances
T-joint (T} f\,
Corner joint (C) I "- As Detailed As Fit-Up
~-~
~ (see 3.13.1) (see3.13.1)
R = +1/16,-0 +1/16, -1/8
BACKGOUGE _...c.........
~a 1\ (1=+10·,-{l" + 1 0·, ··5"
1=+1/16,-0 Not Limited
r '-)\r-}~ ~-7 r = 1/8, -O :!:1/l6
.~~ _j_ I / -
~....... -t v [}Q
!! .• {i~_ j J. T1
fr~_LfT
J~~~: r
Base Metal Thickness N
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Pef'mitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl Tz Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 1/8 (1 = 45· 1= 1/8 r '" 3/8 All .~~ .. C,D,J,
M, N, V
SMAW TC-U9a U U C, D, J,
R = 0 to 1/8 Ct = 30" 1=1/8 r = 3/8 F,OH ~- M,V
_.
GMAW TC-U9a-GF U U R = 0 to 1/8 c. '" 30· f = 1 r = 3/8 All Not A, C,J,
FCAW /8 required M,N,V
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Single-V-groove weld {2}
Corner joint (C) "
, ,
r-'::"
~ BACKGOUGE
,(01 /""'-
Wf?-f
.
f
~ TITl
ALL DIMENSIONS IN rnrn ~ T;11 R
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
r-----·-~-~r-
(U = unlimited) Root Opening Tolerances Permitted Gas
~-.
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3_13_1) Positions for FCAW Notes
R=Ot03 +2,---0 +2, -3 C, 0, J,
SMAW C-U2 U U f = 0 to 3 +2, ---0 Not limited AI( - N
a = 60° + 1 0°, _0° +10', _5'
GMAW R = 0 to 3 +2, -0 +2,-3 Not A,C,J,
FCAW C-U2-GF U U f = 0 t03 +2, -0 Not limited All required N
{! = 60' +10', __ 0' + 10', _5'
R = a to 3 :to +2, ---0
SAW C-U2b-S U U f = 6 max +0, -B :t2 F _. C,J, N
0=60' + 10', ---00 +10', _5' Double- V-groove weld (3) Tolerances
Butt joint (B) As Fit-Up
J BACKGOUGE As Detailed
\-~V (see 3.13_1) (see 3_13.1)

R =:to t6, --0
1 f = :to +2, --0
\t;.;;/ fI a = + 10',---0° +10', _5°
._, :;&tnt
d Spacer SAW :to +2, --0
L-f:T-~ SMAW ±O +3, ---0

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ~
',y
-
Base Metal Thickness
(U '" unlimited) Groove Preparation -Permitted Gas
Welding JOint Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Root Opening Root Face Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R=6 -'- r- a" 45' All
f = 0 to 3 --
SMAW B-U3a U -- F,V,OH C,O,
Spacer = 3 x R --- R ~ 10 f = 0 to 3 n = 30° -_ M,N
-_
R" 12 f '" a to 3 0",20' F, V,OH '-
SAW 8-U3a-S U R", 16 f ~ 0 to 6 (l = 20' F C,M, N
Spacer = 6 x R - _-
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Single-V-groove weld (2) Tolerances
Corner joint (C) I I
As Detailed As Fit-Up
=>: /"" (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R" +2,-0 +6,-2
a" +10·,-0·
WtI +10°, __ 50


., T;il R
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness
(U " unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint .. - Welding Shielding
Process Designation T\ T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R,,6 (~ " 45° All -- 0, N
SMAW C-U2a U U R" 10 o:« 30" F, V, OH - 0, N
R" 12 U = 20° F, V, OH - 0, N
R,,5 U = 30· F, V, OH Required A
GMAW C-U2a·GF U U R" 10 a = 30· F, V, OH Not req, A,N
FCAW
R=6 (l " 45" F, V, OH Not req. A,N
SAW C-L2a-S 50 max U R=6 (l " 30" F - N
SAW C-U2-S U U R = 16 (L " 20· F -- N
~~-.---- Single-V-groove weld (2)
Butt joint (B) r=,
/"" BACKGOUGE
\:_~-~
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+ '1::!~r l.",
t f
RJ L TI T1
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
Base Metal Thickness Groove Preparation
-
(U = unlimited) Tolerances Gas
Root Opening Permitted
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T\ T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see3.13_1) "Positions for FCAW Notes
-- :.1
R = 0 to 3 +2, -0 +2, --3
SMAW B-U2 U - f" 0 to 3 +2, -0 Not limited All - C,D,N
a = 60· +10·, -00 +10°, -So
GMAW R" 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2, --3 Not
FCAW B-U2-GF U - f = 0 to 3 +2, -o Not limited All required A,C,N
o. = 60· +10·, __ 0· +10·, -S"
._.
Over 12 R=O
to 25 ~- f" 6 max
a = 60·
Over 25 R=O R" :to +2, ···0
SAW B-L2c-S to 38 - f" 12 max 1 = +0, -I :t2 F --- C,N
(~ = 60· 0.=+10·,-0· +10",_5°
Over 38 R=O
to 50 - f = 16 max
a" 60·
-~~- --- Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)

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AWS 01 < 1 :2000

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PREQUAUFICATION OF WPSs

Notes for Figures 3.3 and 3.4

Notes:

A: Not prequafified for gas metal arc welding using short circuiting transfer nor GTAW Refer to Annex A.

S; Joint is welded from one side only.

Sr: Cyclic load application limits these joints to the horizontal welding position (see 2,27.5).

C: Backgouge root to sound metal before welding second side.

D: SMAW detailed joints may be used for prequalified GMAW (except GMAW-S) and FCAW

E: Minimum weld size (E) as shown in Table 3.4_ S as specified on drawings_

J: If fillet welds are used in statically loaded structures to reinforce groove welds in corner and T-joints, these shall be equal to 1/4 T 1, but need not exceed 3/8 in. (10 mm). Groove welds in corner and 'f-joints of cyclically loaded structures shall be reinforced with fillet welds equ al to 1/4 T 1 , but need not exceed 3/8 in. (10m m)_

M: Double-groove welds may have grooves of unequal depth, but the depth of the shallower groove shall be no less than one-fourth of the thickness of the thinner part joined.

Mp: Double-groove welds may have grooves of unequal depth, provided these conform to the limitations of Note E. Also the weld size (E) applies individually to each groove.

N: The orientation of the two members in the joints may vary from 1350 to 1800 for butt joints, or 450 to 135· for corner joints, or 450 to 900 for T-joints.

V: For corner jomts, the outside groove preparation may be in either or both members, provided the basic groove configuration is not changed and adequate edge distance is maintained to support the welding operations without excessive edge melting.

Z: Weld size (E) is based on joints welded flush.

Table 3.4

Minimum Prequalified PJP Weld Size (E) (see 3.12.2.1)

Minimum Weld
Base Metal Thickness CD:' Sizc '"
in. (rum) in. mm
1/8 (3) to 3/16 (5) incl. 1/16 2
Over 3/16 (5) to 1/4 (6) incl. 1/8 3
Over 1/4 (6) to 1/2 (12) incl. 3/16 5
Over 1/2 (12) to 3/4 (20) incl. 1/4 6
Over 3/4 (20) to 1-1/2 (38) incl. 5/l6 8
Over 1- 1/2 (38) to 2-l/4 (57) incl. 3/8 10
Over 2·1/4 (57) to 6 (150) incl. 112 12
Over 6 (150) 5/8 16 'For non-low hydrogen processes witliout preheat calculated in accordance with 3.5<2, T equals the thickness of the thicker part joined; single pass welds shall be uscd. For low-hydrogen processes and non-low hydrogen processes establishcd to prevent cracking in accordance with 3.5.2, T equals thickness of the thinner part; single pass requirement docs not applt

"Except that the weld size need not exceed the thickness of the thinncr part joined.

3.12.4.1 Matched Box Connections. Details for PiP groove welds in these connections, the corner dimensions and the radii of the main lube are shown in Figure 3.5. Fillet welds may be used in toe and heel zones (see Figure 3.2). If the corner dimension or the radius of the main tube, or both, are less than as shown if Figure 3.5, a sample joint of the side detail shall be made and sectioned to verify the weld size. The test weld shall be made in the horizontal position. Tnis requirement may be

waived if the branch tube is beveled as shown for eJP groove welds in Figure 3.6.

3.13 Complete Joint Penetration Groove Weld Requirements

Complete joint penetration groove welds which may be used without performing the WPS qualification test prescribed in section 4 are detailed in Figure 3.4 and are subject to the limitations specified in 3.13.1.

3.13.1 Joint Dimensions. Dimensions of groove welds specified in 3.13 may vary on design or detail drawings within the limits or tolerances shown in the "As Detailed" column in Figure 3.4. Fit up tolerance of Figure 3.4 may be applied to the dimension shown on the detail drawing.

3.13.2 J. and U-Groove Preparatton. J- and U-grooves and the other side of partialIy\\';"elded double- V and double-bevel grooves may be prepared before or after assembly. After backgouging, the other side of partially welded double- V or double-bevel joints should resemble a prequalified U - or J-joint configuration at the joint root.

3.13.3 Tubular Butt JOints. For tubular groove welds to be given prcqualified status, the following conditions shall apply:

(I) Prequalified WPSs. Where welding from both sides or welding from one side with backing is possible, any WPS and groove detail that is appropriately prequalified in conformance with section 3 may be used, except that SAW is on Iy prequalified for diameters greater than or equal (0 24 in. (600 mrn). Welded joint details shall be in conformance with section 3.

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