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Detailing of bolts and welds according to Hong Kong Code

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Detailing of bolt spacing and edge distance and weld minimal size.

2.5 \cdot d

Minimum edge distance measured from the centreline of the bolt is according to Table 9.3:

Minimum leg size of fillet welds is checked according to Table 9.1.

Thickness of the thickest part [mm]	Minimum leg length [mm]	Minimum throat thickness [mm]
$t \le 6$	3	2.121
$6 < t \le 13$	5	3.536
$13 < t \le 19$	6	4.243
$19 > t$	8	5.657

Detailing of bolts and welds according to Hong Kong Code

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Detailing of bolt spacing and edge distance and weld minimal size.

2.5 \cdot d

Minimum edge distance measured from the centreline of the bolt is according to Table 9.3:

Minimum leg size of fillet welds is checked according to Table 9.1.

Thickness of the thickest part [mm]	Minimum leg length [mm]	Minimum throat thickness [mm]
$t \le 6$	3	2.121
$6 < t \le 13$	5	3.536
$13 < t \le 19$	6	4.243
$19 > t$	8	5.657