AWS Joint Design & Weld Symbols Flashcards
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On a welding symbol, the reference line is:
Answer: A horizontal line with an arrow on one end
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.
Weld symbols placed BELOW the reference line indicate:
Answer: The weld is on the arrow side of the joint
Weld symbols placed below the reference line indicate the weld is on the arrow side of the joint.
The tail of a welding symbol is used to indicate:
Answer: Welding process, specification, or other supplementary information
The tail of the welding symbol is used to specify the welding process, procedure specification, or other supplementary information.
What does a circle at the intersection of the arrow and reference line indicate?
Answer: Weld all around
A circle at the intersection of the arrow and reference line indicates that the weld is to be made all around the joint.
A flag symbol at the junction of the arrow and reference line indicates:
Answer: A field weld
A flag symbol at the junction indicates the weld is to be made in the field (on-site) rather than in the shop.
In AWS welding symbols, the fillet weld symbol resembles:
Answer: A right triangle
The fillet weld symbol is a right triangle, representing the cross-sectional shape of a fillet weld.