Jan 24, 2005 · Where can I find in AMSE B31.1 the tolerance or acceptance criteria of excess root penetration?

Mar 7, 2010 · Hi guys, I need to prepare pipe penetration (vertical and horizontal) details on structural members (beams, slabs, walls and staircase). Any reference that...

Jan 21, 2026 · Hello all, I’m looking for advice on contact modeling strategies in SolidWorks Simulation for a contact-dominated support structure, where both accuracy and computation time matter. I need …

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 …

Mar 22, 2022 · It is mentioned in our project specification that all full penetration weld used in shop splice connection shall be inspected by 100% UT or RT.But I didn't find any support provisions in …

Oct 14, 2004 · Hey folks, I've always described a full depth partial penetration weld as a "full penetration weld", which is distinctly different than a complete penetration weld where back gouging is required. …

Jun 8, 2017 · In AISC it appears as though the only way to accomplish a CJP / Full-Pen weld is either to weld from both sides or apply a backing (backer?) bar. In a case where I might specify a Partial-Joint …

Sep 19, 2016 · This has been bothering me for some time, I have noticed there is no longer a maximum depth of incomplete penetration on girth welds per Table 341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds. I …

Jul 31, 2023 · 1) A waffle slab is really just a permutation of a two way flat slab. As such, most any penetration that you could make in a flat slab could also be made in a waffle slab. See this free …

Jul 26, 2023 · Aside from placing a remnant of composite decking as a form, screwed to the overlap of the penetration, doweling and epoxying rebar on similar centers in to the concrete, placing like-kind …