Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which organization governs the specific requirements for the design of Tubular or Non-tubular Welded Connections, structural members?

A

AWS

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2
Q

Which job documents are the best at describing the configuration and size of a weldment?

A

Drawings

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3
Q

Why are tolerances required on drawings?

A
  1. to guide the inspector on permissible size variations

2. to show the total amount of variation permitted from the design size.

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4
Q

For fillet welds between parts with surfaces that meet at an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees which determines the fillet weld leg size?

A

contract documents

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5
Q

How long should the effective length of a fillet weld be?

A

Curved - measured along L of the effective throat

Straight - overall length + end returns

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6
Q

What is the effective area of a fillet weld?

A

The overall length of the full size fillet, including end returns.

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7
Q

In a 1/2” fillet weld, what should the minimum effective length be?`

A

2 inches

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8
Q

On an intermittent fillet weld in a T-joint, which may not be less than four times the amount of the weld, what is the minimum length of any segment?

A

1-1/2 inches

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9
Q

What is the minimum length of any intermittent fillet weld?

A

1-1/2 inches

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10
Q

What are the two points used to measure the shortest distance for the effective throat thickness of a fillet weld?

A

The root to the face

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11
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Without special detail along the edge of connected parts of a 3/8” plate, the maximum effective size of a fillet weld is:

A

5/16”

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12
Q

What is the maximum fillet weld size on 1/4” thick steel, according to AWS D1.1?

A

3/16”

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13
Q

What is the maximum size fillet weld specification allowed on the edges of two 3/8” thick plates, joined in a lap joint configuration?

A

5/16”

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14
Q

What is the maximum size fillet weld allowed for use along the edge of a 5/8” plate?

A

9/16”`

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15
Q

What is the maximum size of a fillet weld allowed along the edge of a 3/16” plate

A

3/16”

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16
Q

The effective area of a groove weld is:

A

the effective length times the effective weld size.

17
Q

The effective length of a straight fillet weld is:

A

the overall length of the full-size fillet including end returns.

18
Q

For a statically loaded lap joint on 1/4 inch thick steel, what is the maximum fillet weld size according to AWS D1.1

A

3/16”

19
Q

In stress carrying members, the welded overlap joints must be lapped five times the thickness of the thinner part, but never less than:

A

1”

20
Q

What is the maximum size fillet weld that can be detailed along the edges of two 3/8” plates joined in a lap joint configuration?

A

5/16”

21
Q

What is the definition for “T” joints where the angle between joined parts is more than 100 degrees or less than 80 degrees?

A

Skewed ‘T’

22
Q

In a skewed T-joint, to be considered effective in transmitting applied force, the minimum angle of the plates to be welded with a fillet weld must be what degrees or less?

A

30 degrees

23
Q

True or False: A skewed T-joint’s effective length is the overall length at the full-size weld?

A

True

24
Q

The effective area of a plug or slot weld is:

A

the nominal area of the hole

25
Q

For material 2” thick, what should the thickness of the plug weld be?

A

1”

26
Q

What is the minimum thickness in 1-1/2 inch material of a plug or slot weld?

A

3/4”

27
Q

What is the minimum thickness in 3/8” plate of a plug or slot weld?

A

3/8”

28
Q

What is the minimum thickness in 1” plate of a plug or slot weld?

A

5/8”

29
Q

A fillet welded lap joint must have a lap of five times the thickness of the thinner plate, but at least:

A

1 inch

30
Q

What should the hold back be on a weld ending near the edge of a connection subject to tension?

A

At least the weld size

31
Q

True or False: it is prohibited to have fillet welds on opposite sides of a common weld?

A

True

32
Q

What specific type of weld is a fillet weld in a hole or slot?

A

Fillet welds

33
Q

Center to center spacing of plug welds must be at least:

A

4 x the diameter of the hole

34
Q

True or False: Fillers under 1/4” thick can be used to carry stress.

A

False

35
Q

What is the minimum distance of the end returns if a fillet weld is returned continuously around the corner of a beam seat?

A

Twice the size of the weld.

36
Q

True or False: Groove welds that are made from only one side without backing, or made with backing other than steel, that are not qualified in compliance with Clause 6 are prohibited.

A

True

37
Q

Which of the following joints and welds are prohibited?

a. fillet welds less than or equal to 1/8”
b. fillet welds less than 3/16”
c. fillet welds less than or equal to 3/16”
d. none of the above

A

All fillet welds less than 3/16”