Jan 21, 2026 · Hello all, I’m looking for advice on contact modeling strategies in SolidWorks Simulation for a contact-dominated support structure, where both accuracy and computation time matter. I need …

Dec 13, 2019 · Fellow engineers, I am running into a problem in the field where beam penetrations through my steel beams need to occur. Our detail shows that the depth of the penetration can be D/3 …

Feb 27, 2010 · Hi guys, I need to prepare pipe penetration (vertical and horizontal) details on structural members (beams, slabs, walls and staircase). Any reference that...

Jun 7, 2017 · In AISC it appears as though the only way to accomplish a CJP / Full-Pen weld is either to weld from both sides or apply a backing (backer?) bar. In a case where I might specify a Partial-Joint …

May 28, 2012 · I have set FKN to 1.0 (with lower FKN i have errors stating too much penetration). & pinball region set to 0.02 constant value (element size is 0.06). Stiffness is set to update each …

Oct 14, 2004 · Hey folks, I've always described a full depth partial penetration weld as a "full penetration weld", which is distinctly different than a complete penetration weld where back gouging is required. …

Apr 5, 2013 · Does anyone have any recommendations for how to penetrate a SCIF wall for a govt. project? Will a dielectric union be sufficeint, and are there good products for large pipe, 4" & larger?

Jun 21, 2020 · Online searches show DCP is usually driven to 1 m (3-4 ft. DCP results up to 8 ft was seen in an engineering report In practice to what depth can reliable results be obtained with DCP, …

Sep 13, 2016 · This has been bothering me for some time, I have noticed there is no longer a maximum depth of incomplete penetration on girth welds per Table 341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Welds. I …

May 23, 2023 · Is "thread penetration" the length of thread that is physically engaged with the main member, or is it the depth of penetration of the threads. Or, put another way, can thread penetrations …