Depth of Penetration Measurement for Flair Bevel Welds

Hi all,

I am interested to learn whether anyone knows of a defined methodology for the measurement of a PJP, Flair-bevel groove weld where the surfaces to be joined are skewed? For example, imagine a condition where one surface plane is positioned in the horizontal position(from a cross sectional view). Now imagine where the part being joined is tilted upwards approximately 45°. The point of fusion at the joint interface is obvious. What is not is the point to be measured up to, from the root.

I would like to know what method is correct and by what standard? If there is not one available, then which method makes most sense from a designed strength standpoint. We and our customers are having some disagreement about this. I hope to make a case for which is correct by way of specification or Code; or by a joint strength argument.

Unfortunately I am having trouble attaching a photo to illustrate my question. I keep getting a MIME error. If anyone is interested to see the photos, please email me at weldeng449@gmail.com and I'd be happy to send them back that way.

Thank you very much.