AWS Certified Welding Inspector — FundamentalsWelding SymbolsEasy
A welding inspector is reviewing a blueprint that specifies a single-fillet weld. The welding symbol shows a triangle with the vertical leg on the left side of the hypotenuse, positioned below the reference line. What does this symbol indicate regarding the weld location?
- AA fillet weld on the arrow side of the joint.
- BA fillet weld that is not specified for either side.
- CA fillet weld on both sides of the joint.
- DA fillet weld on the other side of the joint.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A fillet weld on the arrow side of the joint.
The fillet weld symbol, when placed below the reference line, indicates a weld on the arrow side of the joint. The orientation of the triangle (vertical leg on the left) is the standard representation for a fillet weld symbol.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The symbol always specifies a location unless it's a general note.
- C. Symbols on both sides of the reference line indicate welding on both sides.
- D. Placing the symbol above the reference line indicates the other side.
Arrow Side Welding Symbol
A weld symbol placed below the reference line indicates that the weld is to be made on the arrow side of the joint.
- Below reference line = arrow side.
- Above reference line = other side.
- Both sides of reference line = both sides.
Memory trick: Arrow Down, Other Up, Both Everywhere