Blueprint Reading
Dr. Jawdat Tashan
Weldments
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Identifying Steels
Welding
Engineers and drafters commonly include welding
instructions in their designs. This ensures that the welder will
know exactly how the engineer wanted the welding to be
performed. These instructions often include which type of
weld to be used, the size of the weld, how many similar
welds need to be performed, and in specific instructions they
will tell the welder which joint the weld should be made.
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Welding Joints
There are five basic types of weld joints:
• Butt joint.
• T-joint.
• Lap joint.
• Corner joint.
• Edge joint.
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Weld Types
There are various types of welds that can be made in each of
the basic joints. They include:
Butt joint
• Square-groove butt weld.
• Bevel-groove butt weld.
• V-groove butt weld.
• J-groove butt weld.
• U-groove butt weld.
• Flare-V-groove butt weld.
• Flare-bevel-groove butt weld.
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Weld Types
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Weld Types
T-joint
• Fillet weld.
• Plug weld.
• Slot weld.
• Bevel-groove weld.
• J-groove weld.
• Flare-bevel-groove weld.
• Melt-through weld.
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Weld Types
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Weld Types
Lap joint
• Fillet weld.
• Plug weld.
• Slot weld.
• Spot weld.
• Bevel-groove weld.
• J-groove weld.
• Flare-bevel-groove weld.
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Weld Types
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Weld Types
Corner joint
• Fillet weld.
• Spot weld.
• Square-groove weld or butt weld.
• V-groove weld.
• Bevel-groove weld.
• U-groove weld.
• J-groove weld.
• Flare-V-groove weld.
• Edge weld.
• Corner-flange weld.
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Weld Types
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Weld Types
Edge joint
• Square-groove weld or butt weld.
• Bevel-groove weld.
• V-groove weld.
• J-groove weld.
• U-groove weld.
• Edge-flange weld.
• Corner-flange weld.
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Weld Types
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Double Welds
In some cases, a weld cannot be made from only one side of
the joint. When a weld must be made from both sides, it is
known as a double weld. Figure below common applications
of double welds in basic joint designs.
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Double Welds
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Welding Symbols
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Welding Symbols
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Interpreting Specifications
Specifications are written documents that go with the
construction drawings and describe the materials as well as
the installation methods. They also prescribe the quality
standards of construction expected on the project.
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Interpreting Specifications
Base Metals Code Designations and Filler Metal
Classifications as per AISI, SAE, ASME and CSA
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CSA Canadian Standards Association
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AISI and SAE
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AISI and SAE
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SAE Alloy Steel Compositions