Along the web, the corner clip shall be detailed so that the clip extends a distance of at least 1½ in. (38 mm) beyond the dimension given in the AISC Manual for the rolled shape. Along the flange, the plate shall be clipped to avoid interference with the fillet radius of the rolled shape and shall be detailed so that the clip does not exceed a distance of ½ in. (13 mm) beyond the dimension given in the AISC Manual for the rolled shape. The clip shall be detailed to facilitate suitable weld terminations for both the flange weld and the web weld. When a curved corner clip is used, it shall have a minimum radius of ½ in. (13 mm).
At the end of the weld adjacent to the column web/flange juncture, weld tabs for continuity plates shall not be used, except when permitted by the engineer of record. Unless specified to be removed by the engineer of record, weld tabs shall not be removed when used in this location.
Where continuity plate welds are made without weld tabs near the column fillet radius, weld layers shall be permitted to be transitioned at an angle of 0° to 45° measured from the vertical plane. The effective length of the weld shall be defined as that portion of the weld having full size. Nondestructive testing (NDT) shall not be required on the tapered or transition portion of the weld not having full size.