ASME B31.

3-2020

Figure 328.5.4F Acceptable Details for Integrally Reinforced Branch Connections

Manufacturer’s weld
Manufacturer’s weld line (if applicable)
line (if applicable) Note (1)

Note (1)

Note (2)

(a) Transverse (b) Longitudinal

Manufacturer’s weld
line (if applicable)
Note (3)
Manufacturer’s weld
line (if applicable) Heel Crotch

Note (3)
Note (3)

Note (2)

(c) Transverse (d) Longitudinal

Crotch

Manufacturer’s weld
line (if applicable)
Note (1)
Note (3) Manufacturer’s weld
Note (2)
line (if applicable)

Heel

Note (3)

Note (3)

(e) Transverse (f) Longitudinal

GENERAL NOTE: Welds shall be in accordance with para. 328.5.4(i).

NOTES:
(1) Cover fillet weld shall provide a smooth transition to the run pipe with an equal leg fillet at the longitudinal section to an equal leg fillet,
unequal (oblique) leg fillet, or groove butt joint at the transverse section (depending on branch connection size).
(2) Heat treatment requirements shall be in accordance with para. 331.1.3(a).
(3) Cover fillet weld shall provide a smooth transition to the run pipe with an equal leg fillet at the crotch in the longitudinal section to an equal leg
fillet, unequal (oblique) leg fillet, or groove butt joint at the transverse section (depending on branch connection size) to nothing at the heel of
the branch connection fitting in the longitudinal section.

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