Deciphering Weld Symbols, Part 2: Groove Welds

Plug weld Best for: large or thick materials that won't be subject to heavy loading Used to join two metal workpieces that overlap, such

Explanation: A plug or slot weld is a type of weld specifically used for joining overlapping metal surfaces or sheets, characterized by the way

plug and slot weld Per AISC table , fillet welds in holes and slots are allowed in tension and is allowed to be neglected in design However, plug and slot

plug slot weld Plug and Slot Welds Plug welds and slot welds are used join overlapping members, one of which has holes in it