Question

An ISA 75 x 65 x 8 is to be used as a tension member in bridge truss. The angle is connected with a gusset plate of thickness 10 mm as shown, the appropriate size of weld that can be provided at rounded end 'X' to make connection is :

Answer 1

Maximum size of weld
$=\frac{3}{4}\times 8=6mm$

Minimum size of weld = 3 mm (as thicker plate is of 10 mm)