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Mr. “t” the nominal thickness UW-40(f)<br />

1. it is the greatest weld thickness in any vessel or<br />

vessel part which has not previously been postweld<br />

heat treated.<br />

2. Same thickness, using a full penetration butt weld,<br />

the nominal thickness is the total depth of the weld<br />

exclusive of any permitted weld reinforcement.<br />

3. For groove welds, the nominal thickness is the<br />

depth of the groove.<br />

4. fillet welds, the nominal thickness is the throat<br />

dimension.<br />

5. If a fillet weld is used in conjunction with a groove<br />

weld, the nominal thickness is the depth of the<br />

groove or the fillet throat dimension, whichever is<br />

greater.<br />

Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong<br />

UW-40

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