WCL Joint Design & Weld Symbols 2

Question 1

Which type of groove weld preparation requires beveling ONLY ONE of the two members?

Accepted Answer

Bevel groove

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V-groove

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U-groove

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Square groove

Question 2

What is the standard included groove angle typically used in a V-groove butt weld for structural steel per AWS D1.1?

Accepted Answer

60 degrees

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30 degrees

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45 degrees

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75 degrees

Question 3

What information is placed in the TAIL of an AWS welding symbol?

Accepted Answer

The welding process or specification reference

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The weld size

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The contour finish type

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The root opening dimension

Question 4

What is the root face (land) in a groove weld joint preparation?

Accepted Answer

The flat unprepared portion remaining at the bottom of the joint

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The total depth of the groove

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The width of the root opening gap

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The bevel angle measurement

Question 5

Which joint type is formed when two members are placed so that one overlaps the surface of the other?

Accepted Answer

Lap joint

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Butt joint

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Corner joint

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Edge joint

Question 6

What does a flat contour symbol (a straight horizontal line) above the weld symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

The weld surface should be flush (ground flat) with the base metal

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The weld is made in the flat position

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The weld is a structural requirement

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The weld bead should be built up above the surface

Question 7

In AWS welding symbols for intermittent welds, what does a number placed to the RIGHT of the weld length (after a hyphen) indicate?

Accepted Answer

The pitch (center-to-center spacing) between weld segments

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The weld size

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The root opening

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The total number of welds