WCL Joint Design & Weld Symbols

Question 1

In AWS welding symbols, a weld symbol placed BELOW the reference line indicates the weld should be placed on which side?

Accepted Answer

The arrow side

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The other side

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Both sides

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The field side

Question 2

What type of weld joint is formed when two members are placed end to end in approximately the same plane?

Accepted Answer

Butt joint

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T-joint

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Lap joint

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Corner joint

Question 3

Which symbol represents a fillet weld in AWS welding symbols?

Accepted Answer

A right triangle

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A circle

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A semicircle

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A rectangle

Question 4

On an AWS welding symbol, where is the weld-all-around symbol placed?

Accepted Answer

At the junction of the arrow and reference line

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At the tail of the reference line

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Above the reference line

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Below the reference line

Question 5

What does a flag (pennant) symbol on a welding symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

Field weld

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Weld all around

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Flush contour finish

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Back weld required

Question 6

In a T-joint, at what angle do the two members typically meet?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

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45 degrees

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60 degrees

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120 degrees

Question 7

On a welding symbol, the number to the LEFT of the fillet weld triangle symbol represents what dimension?

Accepted Answer

The weld size (leg length)

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The weld length

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The number of weld passes

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The electrode diameter