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Steel Construction & Welding Inspection Flashcards

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  1. According to AWS D1.1, which welding position is defined as the weld axis being horizontal and the weld face being in the vertical plane?

    Answer: 2G – Horizontal

    The 2G position describes a groove weld where the weld axis is horizontal and the weld face lies in the vertical plane.

  2. What is the minimum preheat temperature typically required for ASTM A36 steel with a thickness greater than 1.5 inches prior to welding?

    Answer: 150°F (65°C)

    AWS D1.1 requires a minimum preheat of 150°F (65°C) for A36 steel thicker than 1.5 inches to prevent hydrogen-induced cracking.

  3. Which ASTM specification covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars intended for welded, bolted, and riveted construction?

    Answer: ASTM A572

    ASTM A572 covers HSLA structural steel in grades 42, 50, 55, 60, and 65, commonly used in welded, bolted, and riveted construction.

  4. During visual inspection of a completed weld, an inspector finds a surface crack parallel to the weld axis. This defect is most likely a:

    Answer: Longitudinal crack

    A crack running parallel to the weld axis (lengthwise along the weld) is classified as a longitudinal crack, often caused by hot-cracking or high residual stress.

  5. What does the term 'complete joint penetration' (CJP) weld mean in structural steel fabrication?

    Answer: Weld metal penetrates the full thickness of the joint

    A CJP weld requires the weld metal to penetrate 100% through the full thickness of the parts being joined, providing maximum joint strength.

  6. Which standard governs the installation and inspection of high-strength structural bolts in steel construction?

    Answer: RCSC Specification

    The Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification governs the design, installation, and inspection of high-strength bolted connections in structural steel.

  7. When inspecting a snug-tight bolted connection, an inspector verifies that the bolts have been tightened to at least:

    Answer: The condition achieved with full effort of an ironworker using a spud wrench

    Snug-tight is defined by RCSC as the tightness attained with a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full manual effort of an ironworker with a standard spud wrench.