AWS AWS Joint Design & Weld Symbols 2

Question 1

On a welding symbol, the reference line is:

Accepted Answer

A horizontal line with an arrow on one end

Answer

The reference line is the horizontal line that forms the base of the welding symbol, with an arrow on one end pointing to the joint location.

Question 2

Weld symbols placed BELOW the reference line indicate:

Accepted Answer

The weld is on the arrow side of the joint

Answer

Weld symbols placed below the reference line indicate the weld is on the arrow side of the joint.

Question 3

The tail of a welding symbol is used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

Welding process, specification, or other supplementary information

Answer

The tail of the welding symbol is used to specify the welding process, procedure specification, or other supplementary information.

Question 4

What does a circle at the intersection of the arrow and reference line indicate?

Accepted Answer

Weld all around

Answer

A circle at the intersection of the arrow and reference line indicates that the weld is to be made all around the joint.

Question 5

A flag symbol at the junction of the arrow and reference line indicates:

Accepted Answer

A field weld

Answer

A flag symbol at the junction indicates the weld is to be made in the field (on-site) rather than in the shop.

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