AWS Certified Welding Inspector — FundamentalsWelding SymbolsEasy
A welding blueprint indicates a fillet weld on both sides of a joint, with one side having a different leg size than the other. Which basic welding symbol element would convey this information?
- AArrow side and other side symbols
- BField weld flag
- CFinish symbol
- DWeld all around symbol
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Arrow side and other side symbols
The arrow side and other side of the reference line are used to indicate welds on different sides of the joint, allowing for distinct specifications like varying leg sizes.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The field weld flag indicates that the weld is to be made at the site of final assembly, not in the shop.
- C. The finish symbol specifies the method of finishing the weld, not its location or size.
- D. The weld all around symbol indicates that the weld extends completely around the joint.
Arrow Side and Other Side
In welding symbols, the arrow side refers to the side of the joint where the arrow points, while the other side is the opposite side. Different weld details can be specified on each side.
- Information below the reference line applies to the arrow side.
- Information above the reference line applies to the other side.
- Allows for distinct weld specifications on each side of a joint.
Memory trick: Arrow points, other side opposes, reference line divides.