Welded structures are performed using different welded connections:Butt joints between elements of plane and spatial structures are the most frequent. Such connections feature high durability in the conditions of static and dynamic loads, and can be done using practically all types of fusion welding. In welding of elements with dissimilar thickness some rules are observed: the edge of thicker element is beveled to ensure the uniformity of edge heating and elimination of burning-through in thinner element. Three-way joints are wide-spread in manufacture of spatial structures. They are done with one-side or two-side grooving on edges. Welding with grooves should ensure weld penetration and high durability of connections under any loads. Three-way joints may be done using all types of fusion welding. Overlapped joints are often used in plate welding when simple preparation and assembly for welding are required. Such joints are less durable than butt joints. Corner joints are generally binding and not intended for transfer of structural workload. Corner joints can be done in all fusion welding techniques. |