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TSUCHIURA ENGINEERING STANDARDS
Dimensions of fillet weld joint
1. Scope
1.1 This standard specifies T and lap-type joint dimensions for continuous or intermittent fillet weld to
be applied to general steel structures.
1.2 This standard is applicable to both the usual welding methods and MAG welding.
The usual welding methods include shielded metal arc welding, non-gas arc welding, and
submerged arc welding.
2. Classification, dimensions, and forms of fillet weld joint
2.1Classification
Fillet weld is classified as shown in table 1.
Table 1 Classification Continuous Weld
Intermittent Weld Parallel Intermittent Weld
Staggered Intermittent Weld
2.2Dimensions
Each Dimension of fillet weld joint is defined as illustrated in figures 1 and 2.
Actual Throat Actual Throat

Theoretical Throat Theoretical Throat

Leg Length

Length
Leg

Leg Length Leg Length

Fillet Size
Flange Length Fillet Size Flange Length

Fig 1 Fig 2
2.3Forms of fillet weld joints
Two types of forms are commonly employed in fillet weld joint as illustrated in figures 3 and 4
below. t1
Groove Angle
t1 Throat
Throat
L

d L

t2

L
t2

t1t2
Groove Depth
t1t2
Fillet Size Fig. 4 B-Form

Fig. 3 A-Form B-Form

Indication on Drawing

Related Standard: TES 102092 (7) Welding symbols

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3. Fillet weld size (Equal leg length*1)
*1: Normally, equal leg length fillet weld is performed.
3.1 Fillet weld size (L) is defined by the edge length of the maximum right-angle isosceles triangle
drawn in the fillet weld bead cross section. (Refer to fig. 1 to 4.)
3.2 The minimum fillet weld size shall be determined based on the thinner thickness (t1) of joint base
metals.
3.3 Both fillet weld sizes of T-type and lap-type joints are equal.
3.4 When one side fillet weld is applied, fillet weld size shall be equal to the one side size for both
side fillet weld joint.
3.5 Intermittent weld size is indicated with weld size (L), weld length (l), pitch (P), and number of
welds (n). Weld length (l) is defined by effective weld length excluding both beginning and ending
edge zones from the total weld length*2. Incomplete weld leg length in the beginning and ending
edge zones shall equal to L or less. (Refer to Fig 8)
*2: Effective weld length is the welded section having the specified fillet weld size.
3.6 Intermittent weld sizes for parallel and staggered weld are the same.
3.7 When applying intermittent fillet weld, be sure to weld both end sections by the same length as
weld length (l) whichever parallel or staggered weld is employed. [The weld pitch at intermediate
section may become shorter than specified pitch (P) in due course.]
4. Fillet weld size (Unequal leg length)
The unequal leg length fillet weld size shall be as illustrated in fig. 5

Fig. 5 Unequal Leg Length

L

Fillet Weld Size

Fillet Size L L

Fillet Size L
NOTE: Indication Example of Weld Symbol (abstracted from TES 102-092 Welding Symbols)
When specifying unequal leg length fillet weld, indicate the weld symbol, and the fillet sizes L1 and
L2 so that the corresponding leg length location can be identified as illustrated below.
A
Section A
6

5. Lap-type joint dimensions

Lap-type joint dimension (C) in both continuous and intermittent welds shall be as shown in fig. 6.
t2

t1

t1t2
C2t125
C

Fig. 6 Lap Joint Dimension (C)

6. Flange length in T-type joint

The flange length shown in figures 1 and 2 shall conform to the standard value obtained by the

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 following formula.
Flange Length = Fillet Size + 5 mm or more

In case a flange length less than the above value is used, weld defects such as under cut or burn
through may result. Coordinate with the Production Engineering Dept for allowance of defects
and/or finished weld form beforehand.

7. Grade and classification of fillet weld

7.1Grade
Fillet weld size is grouped into four (4) grades corresponding to load magnitude borne by the
fillet weld joint. Each grade fillet weld size is shown in table 2.
Table 2 Grade of fillet weld size
Grade Fillet weld size Remarks
MAG Welding Other Welding
A-Type B-Type A-Type B-Type
(Plate (Plate (Plate (Plate
Symbol
Grade

thickness: thickness: thickness: thickness:

6 to 25 28 to 125 6 to 25 28 to 125
mm) mm) mm) mm)
L d+L L d+L
1 S1 = 1.0 t1 = 1.0 t1 = 1.0 t1 = 1.0 t1
(When one (When one
side is side is
welded) welded)
2 S2 =0.6 t1 = 0.7t1 = 0.7t1 = 0.7t1 Standard grade
for continuous
fillet weld
3 S3 = 0.4 t1 =0.5 t1 =0.5 t1 =0.5 t1
4 S4 = 0.28 t1 =0.35 t1 Standard grade
for continuous
fillet weld
NOTE:
1. Other welding means shield metal arc welding, non-gas shield arc welding, submerged arc
welding, etc.
2. Fillet weld size corresponding to each plate thickness shall conform to table 3, which is
based on table 2.
3. When welding both sides in grad 1 B-type, specify double-bevel groove weld.

7.2Classification of intermittent weld

(a) Intermittent weld is grouped into four (4) classes. Weld length (l) and pitch (P) are specified by
class as follows:
Class 1: P = 2 l Class 2: P = 3 l Class 3: P = 4 l Class 4 = 6 l
(b) When intermittent weld size (leg length) is not indicated on the drawing, it shall conform to that
specified in grade 4 (S4) for continuous weld irrespective of the applied classification.
Note:
The purpose of applying intermittent welds is to reduce the weld metal volume and deformation.
Therefore, continuous welds with small leg length are much better than intermittent welds with
large leg length, which may increase in weld metal volume.

8. Fillet weld size

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8.1 Continuous weld size
Continuous weld forms, indication examples, and sizes are shown in fig. 7 and table 3.
8.2 Intermittent weld size
Parallel and staggered intermittent weld forms and sizes are shown in fig. 8 and table 4.
NOTE:
In case indications other than those specified in tables 3 and 4 are made, coordinate the details
with the Production Engineering Dept. beforehand.

9. Leg length reduction control in MAG welding

9.1 Even though [C02] is not specified on the drawing, the size for [MAG] welding shall be applied as
shown in table 3. However, when other welding method other than MAG is employed due to the
reason in manufacturing, the instruction is given to the welding processing section from the
Production Engineering Dept.
9.2 When [CO2] is specified on the drawing:
Sizes for MAG specified in table 3 are applied. When the sizes are specified, welding must be
performed in accordance with the specified sizes.
9.3 When [CO2] is not specified on the drawing:
(1) When MAG welding is employed and the weld sizes are changed from those of other welding
to those of MAG welding, the Quality Assurance center executes the Initial Lot Inspection for
change in manufacturing method.
(2) When MAG welding is performed at a manufacturer outside HITACHI, the led length shall be
determined based on the conclusion of the coordination made among all concerned
departments (Production, Quality Assurance, Production Engineering, and Purchasing).

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 Fig 7 Fillet weld forms and symbols (t1t2) Unit: mm

Weld Form Sketch Weld Symbol

ing
t1
L

Side
One
T-type Joint
L
t2 max1.6
MAD & Other Welding

t1
Sides
Both
L L
L L
A-Form

t2 max1.6
L
Side
One
Lap-type Joint

L t1
t2 max1.6
L
Sides
Both

L t1
t2 max1.6 L
L
t1
L 5 type
Side

45
One

0
T-type Joint

max1.6 L
t2 d max1.6
t1
type
Sides

L L
Both

5 5
45 0 45 0
MAG Welding

L
L
t2
B-Form

d d

5
45 0 type
Side
One

max1.6 t1
Lap-type Joint

L
t2 L d

5
45 0 type
max1.6 dL t1
Sides

L
Both

L
t2 L d 5
45 0
type

t1
type
Side
One

L 52.52.5
T-type Joint

max1.6 L
t2 d
t1
max1.6

52.52.5 L L 52.52.5
Sides

type
Both
Other Welding

L L
B-Form

t2 d
d

52.52.5 type
Side
One

max1.6 t1
L
Lap-type Joint

t2 L d

type
52.52.5 d L
Sides

max1.6 t1
Both

L
t2 L L
d 52.52.5
type

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 Table 3 Fillet weld size Unit: mm
Grade Welding 2.3 3.2 4.5 6 8 9 10 12 14 16 19 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 55 65 70 80 90 100 112 125
(Symbol)
Grade 1 MAG 5 7 8 8 10 12 13 16 19 22
Welding 13 14 16 17 20 22 24 28 30 35 39 44 49 54
16 18 20 23 25 28 31 37 40 45 51 56 63 71
Other 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 16 19 22 25
Welding 13 14 16 17 20 22 24 28 30 35 39 44 49 54
16 18 20 23 25 28 31 37 40 45 51 56 63 71
Grade 2 MAG 5 5 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 15
(S2) Welding 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 20 22 25 28 30 34 38
11 13 14 16 18 20 22 26 28 32 36 40 45 50
Other 3 3 4 4 6 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18
Welding 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 20 22 25 28 30 34 38
11 13 14 16 18 20 22 26 28 32 36 40 45 50
Grade MAG 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 9
Welding 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 20 22 25 27
8 9 10 11 13 14 16 17 20 22 25 28 32 33
Other 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 10 10 13
Welding 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 20 22 26 27
8 9 10 11 13 14 16 17 20 22 25 28 32 33
MAG
Grade 4 Welding 5 5 5 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 19 20 23 26
Other
Welding 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 10 10 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 23 25 28 32

NOTE: Other welding means shield metal arc welding, non-gas shield arc welding, submerged arc welding, etc

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 Unit: mm
Form Sketch Weld Symbol

t2
T-type Joint

t1

P P P
(n) P
Parallel Weld

n: Number of Intermittent Fillet Weld

n: Number of Intermittent Fillet Weld

(n) P t1
Lap-type Joint

P P P
t2

n: Number of Intermittent Fillet Weld

P
P/2
T-type Joint

(n) P
Staggered Weld

n: Number of Intermittent Fillet Weld

P
P/2 (n) P
Lap-type Joint

Fig. 8 Intermittent Fillet Weld Forms and Symbols

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 Table 4 Intermittent fillet weld size
Plate Thickness
2.3 3.2 4.5 6 8 9 10 12 14 16 19 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
t1
Leg Length (L)

Class
P = 2l
1

Class
P = 3l 5
2

Class
P = 4l
3

Class
P = 4l
4
NOTE:
1. Plate thickness t1 represents the thinner side thickness of plate to be jointed.
2. Standard fillet size L corresponds to that of class 4 for the continuous fillet weld.

Copyright (C) 2002 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
1. Description of Japanese Standard
1.1 Date of Establishment: 1970.10.01
1.2 Date of Revision (7): 2007.5.24
Effective Date: 2007.6.24
2. Description of English Translation
This English translation is slightly revised from the original Japanese Standard. The descriptions
that is not pertinent to overseas operation, such as the records of the process taken until
establishment, and the explanation of the revision circumstances have been deleted.
(The descriptions of material names and calculation units are kept unchanged.)
In the event of any doubt arising, the original Standard is to be final authority.
2.1 Editing, Translation and Issue: by Standardization section
Check and Date: Makoto Ota 2007.11.01
Approval and Date: Kouichi Yamato 2007.11.01

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