Nicks and Gouges

Main Member Type: Base Metal
Attached Member/ Detail Type: Plate Girder
Error Type: Nicks and Gouges
Description of Error: Gouges in cut base metal edges that are 7/16" deep or less, where the surface should be flat.
Solution Recommended:

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If the gouge meets the tolerance of greater than 3/16" and less than 7/16" from the cut edge,

welding with single arc shield metal arc welding (S.M.A.W) is required,

If gouge is less than 3/16" deep from the cut edge see below for other solution.

Required Final Checks / Verification: If welding is required then magnetic particle testing (M.T.) and/or ultrasonic testing (U.T.) is required.
Was Repair Successful ?: Yes.
Other Possible solutions: If the gouge is less than 3/16" deep from the cut edge, grinding to a slope of 1 inch to remove the gouge is acceptable. No welding required.
Remarks: Preparation is required for welding. (preparation of gouged area includes air-arc gouging or grinding to the bottom of the burn. Preheat is required. These are only if welding is involved)

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