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Abstract

An improved welded structural joint in the form of a fabricate tee and method for making same is described which comprises a transverse member and a strut member abutting at one end to the transverse member intermediate its ends, and one or a pair of U members disposed around and welded to the transverse and strut members, each U member having an arcuate portion intermediate its ends conforming to the outer surface contour of the transverse member and a pair of straight portions near its ends defining a pair of parallel legs having predetermined length and spacing and being welded lengthwise to the strut member. The transverse and strut members may be solid or tubular and of circular, rectangular or other suitable cross section, and of substantially any respective size. The longitudinal axes of the transverse and strut members may intersect at substantially any angle, or the members may be joined tangentially. The transverse and strut members may comprise tubular segments having respective predetermined inner diameters for receiving cylindrical structural members having corresponding outer diameters and joined together using bolts or pins. The U member may comprise a flat strap of suitable width to cover the abutting end of the strut member.

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