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Weld design

Which of the following is NOT an AISC requirement applicable to weld design?
A. Fillet weld length must not be less than 4 x the weld size + 0.25 inch allowance to start and stop the arc.
B. For 1/2 to 3/4 inch material thicknesses, minimum size of fillet weld is 0.25 inch
C. For less than or = 1/4 inch material thicknesses, maximum size of fillet weld is 0.125 inch
D. When intermittent welds are used, the welds must not be less than 1 1/2 inches in length.


C. is NOT an AISC requirement - For < or = 1/4 inch material thicknesses, the MAXIMUM fillet weld size is equal to the material, whereas the MINIMUM size is 0.125 inch.
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