| 摘要 |
<p>Embodiments of the invention relate generally to welding methods and, more particularly, to methods for welding in a horizontal position and a joint structure suitable for such methods. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of forming a welded joint between two components, the method comprising: aligning a first and second component (100, 200) to form a joint (300) therebetween, the joint (300) comprising: a protrusion (122) of the first component (100), and a recess (222) of the second component (200), wherein the protrusion (122) and recess (222) have complimentary shapes; orienting the first and second components (100, 200) such that a major axis (140, 240) of each is oriented vertically; and welding (730) the first and second components (100, 200) at a substantially horizontally-oriented root opening (310), the substantially horizontally-oriented root opening (310) positioned along the joint (300).</p> |
