ASME B31.

1-2016

Table 127.4.2 Reinforcement of Girth and Longitudinal Butt Welds

Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement
for Design Temperature
> 750°F 350°F–750°F < 350°F
(400°C) (175°C–400°C) (175°C)
Thickness of Base Metal,
in. (mm) in. mm in. mm in. mm
Up to 1⁄8 (3.0), incl. 1
⁄16 2.0 3
⁄32 2.5 3
⁄16 5.0
Over 1⁄8 to 3⁄16 (3.0 to 5.0), incl. 1
⁄16 2.0 1
⁄8 3.0 3
⁄16 5.0
Over 3⁄16 to 1⁄2 (5.0 to 13.0), incl. 1
⁄16 2.0 5
⁄32 4.0 3
⁄16 5.0

Over 1⁄2 to 1 (13.0 to 25.0), incl. 3

⁄32 2.5 3
⁄16 5.0 3
⁄16 5.0
1 1 1
Over 1 to 2 (25.0 to 50.0), incl. ⁄8 3.0 ⁄4 6.0 ⁄4 6.0
5
Over 2 (50.0) ⁄32 4.0 The greater of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or 1⁄8 times
the width of the weld in inches (millimeters).

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For double welded butt joints, this limitation on reinforcement given above shall apply separately to both inside and outside surfaces
of the joint.
(b) For single welded butt joints, the reinforcement limits given above shall apply to the outside surface of the joint only.
(c) The thickness of weld reinforcement shall be based on the thickness of the thinner of the materials being joined.
(d) The weld reinforcement thicknesses shall be determined from the higher of the abutting surfaces involved.
(e) Weld reinforcement may be removed if so desired.

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Fig. 127.4.4(B) Welding Details for Slip-On and Socket-Welding Flanges; Some Acceptable Types of Flange
Attachment Welds

x min. x min. x min.

x min. x min. x min.

Approximately 1/16 in.

t n or 1/4 in. (6.0 mm),
(2.0 mm) before welding
whichever is smaller

(a) Front and Back Weld (b) Face and Back Weld (c) Socket Welding Flange
[See Notes (1) and (2)] [See Notes (1) and (2)] [See Notes (2) and (3)]

tn p nominal pipe wall thickness

xmin. p 1.4tn or thickness of the hub, whichever is smaller
NOTES:
(1) Refer to para. 122.1.1(F) for limitations of use.
(2) Refer to para. 104.5.1 for limitations of use.
(3) Refer to para. 122.1.1(H) for limitations of use.

Fig. 127.4.4(C) Minimum Welding Dimensions

Fig. 127.4.8(B) Typical Welded Branch Connection
Required for Socket Welding Components Other Than
With Additional Reinforcement
Flanges

t n = nominal pipe wall thickness

Cx Vent hole
Cx (min.) = 1.09t n or the thickness
of the socket wall,
whichever is smaller
Cx

Approximately 1/16 in. (2.0 mm)

before welding

Fig. 127.4.8(C) Typical Welded Angular Branch

Connection Without Additional Reinforcement
Fig. 127.4.8(A) Typical Welded Branch Connection
Without Additional Reinforcement

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