Welding and Nondestructive Examination Symbols

Question 1

When a weld symbol is centered on the reference line, this indicates:

a. that the welder can put the weld on either side
b. that there is no side significance
c. that the designer doesn’t know where the weld should go
d. that the welder should weld in whatever position the weld is in
e. none of the above

Answer 1

b. that there is no side significance

Question 2

Dimensions appearing to the left of the weld symbol generally refer to the:

a. weld length
b. weld size/depth of preparation
c. root opening
d. radius
e. none of the above

Answer 2

b. weld size/depth of preparation

Question 3

Dimensions appearing to the right of the weld symbol generally refer to the:

a. weld size
b. root opening
c. depth of preparation
d. weld length/pitch
e. none of the above

Answer 3

d. weld length/pitch

Question 4

A weld symbolized by a rectangular box that contains a dimension represents a:

a. plug weld
b. slot weld
c. plug weld in beveled hole
d. partially filled plug weld
e. plug weld in hole having dimension shown

Answer 4

d. partially filled plug weld

Question 5

The required spot weld size can be shown as:

a. a dimension to the right of the symbol
b. a dimension of the required nugget diameter
c. a value for the required shear strength
d. both a and b above
e. both b and c above

Answer 5

e. both b and c above

Question 6

A number in parentheses just outside a test symbol represents:

a. the length of the weld to be tested
b. the extent of testing
c. the number of tests to perform
d. the type of test to perform
e. none of the above

Answer 6

c. the number of tests to perform

Question 7

A number to the right of a nondestructive examination symbol refers to the:

a. number of tests to perform
b. the length of weld to be tested
c. the applicable quality standard
d. the test procedure to use
e. none of the above

Answer 7

b. the length of the weld to be tested