Re: Reinforcement Pad

From: <Christopher>
Date: Sun Jun 24 2001 - 15:25:00 EDT

>1. Is there a max temperature limit for the use of reinfocrcing pad (and
>start using a tee)?

Not generally--check the code rules for your construction

>2. Is there any rule-of-thumb to figure out the size of the reinforcing pad
>given just the nominal size of header?

You need to address the area replacement requirements in the Code

>3. What is the max permissible gap between the periphery of the reinf. Pad
>and to the pipe to ehich it is attached.?
This is a weld procedure issue. What are your fit-up requirements? I seem to recollect that 1/16 as a rule of thumb for root gaps but it depends on the weld design and the electrode size.

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<a href="http://www.skypoint.com/~chrisw">http://www.skypoint.com/~chrisw</a> Received on Sun Jun 24 15:25:00 2001