Question

Which of the following option is incorrect?

(a) Effective length of groove weld should not be less than 4 times the weld size

(b) Effective length of groove weld should be less than 4 times the weld size

(c) Effective length of intermittent weld should not be less than 4 times the weld size

(d) Effective length of intermittent weld should have a minimum length 80mm

This question was addressed to me during an online exam.

My question is taken from Design Specifications topic in section Welded Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Effective length of groove weld should be less than 4 times the weld size

For explanation I would say: Effective length of groove weld should not be less than 4 times the weld size. Effective length of intermittent weld should not be less than 4 times the weld size, with a minimum of 40mm.