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What is an advantage of using fewer pieces in structural steel design?
What is an advantage of using fewer pieces in structural steel design?
- More welding procedures are required
- Increased detailing time
- Increased fabrication time
- Time is saved in detailing, fabrication, and field erection (correct)
How many main types of welding procedures are used in structural applications?
How many main types of welding procedures are used in structural applications?
- Six
- Five
- Four (correct)
- Three
What is another name for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)?
What is another name for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)?
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- MIG welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Manual, stick, or hand welding (correct)
What is a characteristic of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)?
What is a characteristic of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)?
What is a feature of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)?
What is a feature of Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)?
Which welding process may be automated?
Which welding process may be automated?
What is the primary method of performing structural welding?
What is the primary method of performing structural welding?
Why are overhead welds often avoided?
Why are overhead welds often avoided?
What is the role of gravity in the welding process?
What is the role of gravity in the welding process?
What is the primary classification of welds based on?
What is the primary classification of welds based on?
What is shown in Figure 5.2?
What is shown in Figure 5.2?
What type of stresses are used to control fillet welds according to the various specifications?
What type of stresses are used to control fillet welds according to the various specifications?
What is the desirable arrangement for welded connections?
What is the desirable arrangement for welded connections?
At what angle do fillet welds seem to fail when tested to failure with loads parallel to the weld axes?
At what angle do fillet welds seem to fail when tested to failure with loads parallel to the weld axes?
What is the strength of fillet welds assumed to equal?
What is the strength of fillet welds assumed to equal?
What is the maximum size of a fillet weld for a material with a thickness of 1/4 in or more?
What is the maximum size of a fillet weld for a material with a thickness of 1/4 in or more?
What is the theoretical throat area of a fillet weld equal to?
What is the theoretical throat area of a fillet weld equal to?
What is shown in Figure 5.4?
What is shown in Figure 5.4?
Why is it desirable to keep the weld at least 1/16 in from the edge of a plate?
Why is it desirable to keep the weld at least 1/16 in from the edge of a plate?
What is the minimum length of a longitudinal fillet weld connecting plates or bars?
What is the minimum length of a longitudinal fillet weld connecting plates or bars?
What is the minimum amount of lap required for a lap joint?
What is the minimum amount of lap required for a lap joint?
What is the minimum size of a fillet weld for a material with a thickness of over 3/4 in?
What is the minimum size of a fillet weld for a material with a thickness of over 3/4 in?
Why is it not recommended to have a weld larger than the material thickness less 1/16 in?
Why is it not recommended to have a weld larger than the material thickness less 1/16 in?
What is the purpose of determining the effective length of an end-loaded fillet weld in the AISC Specification?
What is the purpose of determining the effective length of an end-loaded fillet weld in the AISC Specification?
What is the value of β when the actual weld length is greater than 300 times the weld leg size?
What is the value of β when the actual weld length is greater than 300 times the weld leg size?
What is the minimum tensile strength of E70 electrodes in the shielded metal arc process?
What is the minimum tensile strength of E70 electrodes in the shielded metal arc process?
What is the direction of the load applied to the 1-in length of a 1/4-in fillet weld in Example 5-1?
What is the direction of the load applied to the 1-in length of a 1/4-in fillet weld in Example 5-1?
What is the purpose of Example 5-3?
What is the purpose of Example 5-3?
What is the factor that affects the determination of the effective length of an end-loaded fillet weld?
What is the factor that affects the determination of the effective length of an end-loaded fillet weld?
