Question

The minimum length of intermittent fillet weld shall be:
1. 20 mm or four times the size of weld
2. 40 mm or four times the size of weld
3. 200 mm or 12 times the size of weld
4. 16 times the size of weld

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 40 mm or four times the size of weld

Explanation:

The effective length of groove weld:

As per IS: 800-2007, Clause 10.5.4.2 

The effective length of butt weld or groove weld shall be taken as the length of the continuous full-size butt weld, but not less than four times the size of the weld or minimum of 40 mm.

Maximum clear spacing between the effective length of the weld:

• For the welds in compression zone = Minimum of 12 × Thickness of the weld or 200 mm
• For the welds in tension zone = Minimum of 16 × Thickness of the weld or 200 mm