AWS Blueprint Reading & Symbols 4

Question 1

On a welding symbol, what does a flag symbol at the reference line junction indicate?

Accepted Answer

Field weld

Answer

A flag (pennant) at the reference line junction indicates the weld is to be made in the field, not in the shop.

Question 2

What does the letter 'R' inside a circle on a welding symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

Removable backing

Answer

The letter 'R' inside a circle on a welding symbol indicates a removable backing strip or ring.

Question 3

In AWS blueprint reading, where is the weld-all-around symbol placed on the welding symbol?

Accepted Answer

At the junction of the reference line and arrow

Answer

The weld-all-around symbol is a circle placed at the junction of the reference line and the arrow line.

Question 4

A blueprint shows a groove weld symbol with a number '60' and degree symbol above the reference line. What does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Groove angle of 60°

Answer

A number with a degree symbol in or near the groove symbol indicates the included groove angle.

Question 5

On an AWS welding symbol, what information is placed to the LEFT of the weld symbol on the reference line?

Accepted Answer

Size or strength of the weld

Answer

The weld size (or strength) is placed to the left of the weld symbol on the reference line.

AWS Practice Test