AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2014
DESIGN
2.6.3 Minimum Plug Hole Diameter. The minimum
diameter of the hole for a plug weld shall be as described
in Table 2.1.
2.6.4 Minimum Spacing (Plug Welds). The minimum
center-to-center spacing of plug welds shall be four times
the nominal diameter of the hole.
2.6.5 Maximum Slot Length. The length of the slot for
a slot weld shall not exceed ten times the thickness of the
base metal.
2.6.6 Minimum Slot Width. The minimum width of the
slot shall be as shown in Table 2.1.
2.6.7 Minimum Spacing (Slot Welds). The minimum
spacing of slot centerlines in a direction perpendicular to
their length shall be four times the slot width. The mini-
mum center-to-center spacing in a longitudinal direction
shall be two times the length of the slot.
2.6.8 Slot Ends. The ends of a slot shall be semicircular
or shall have the corners rounded to a radius not less than
the thickness of the part containing the slot, except those
ends which extend to the edge of the part.
CLAUSE 2.
2.7 Filler Plates
2.7.1 Where Allowed. Filler plates may be used in:
(1) Welding parts of different thicknesses
(2) Connections that, due to existing geometric align-
ment, accommodate offsets to allow simple framing
2.7.2 Filler Plates Less Than 1/4 in [6 mm] Thick (see
Figure 2.2). Filler plates less than 1/4 in [6 mm] thick
shall not be used to transfer stress and shall be kept flush
with the welded edges of the stress-carrying part. The
weld (2) size along such edges shall be increased over
the size required for strength by an amount equal to the
thickness of the filler plate.
2.7.3 Filler Plates 1/4 in [6 mm] Thick or Thicker (see
Figure 2.3). Filler plates 1/4 in [6 mm] or more in thick-
ness shall extend beyond the edges of the part carrying
load across the joint. Such filler plates shall be welded
(3) to the part on which they are fitted and this weld shall
have sufficient strength to transmit the eccentric load.
The welds (2) joining the part carrying load through the
joint to the filler plate shall be sufficient to transmit the
load on the parts being joined and long enough to avoid
overstressing the filler plate.