Welding Blueprints & Symbols Quiz
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What are blueprints?

  • Blueprints are only for electrical drawings
  • To-scale drawings of a structure which include all needed information to construct the project (correct)
  • Random sketches
  • Digital images of structures
  • What are sketches?

    Free-hand drawings of objects or structures which are not to scale.

    What do drawings represent in the context of blueprints?

    Actual image to be created which is shown on the blueprint.

    What are elevation drawings?

    <p>Two-dimensional drawings which show the front, side or rear of a structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are floor plans?

    <p>Drawings which show the locations of walls, windows and all other large, built-in features in a proposed structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are isometric detail drawings?

    <p>3-D drawing of an object drawn at an angle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a multi-view drawing?

    <p>Show the object or structure from different angles or views on the same page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an information block in blueprints?

    <p>Name for the collective blocks which provide the blueprint reader with the necessary information about the blueprint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a title block?

    <p>Includes the drawing number, drawing title, name and address of the organization preparing the drawing, scale, authentication and date of the drawing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a drawing number identify?

    <p>Identifies the page in a set of drawings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are reference numbers used for in blueprints?

    <p>Direct the reader to a detailed drawing and identify the detailed drawing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do zone numbers indicate?

    <p>Direct the reader to a specific point on the blueprint, just like a map.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a scale in blueprints?

    <p>Measurement used to describe the dimensions of an object or structure on a ratio basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a bill of materials?

    <p>Contains detailed information on the parts, equipment and supplies needed for the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are finish marks used for?

    <p>Used to designate material surfaces which need a machined finish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do legends do in blueprints?

    <p>Define the symbols and lines used on the specific blueprint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are object lines?

    <p>Solid, heavy lines; designate the outline of an object or structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hidden lines indicate?

    <p>Thin dashed lines; show edges, surface or corner of an object or structure which are not visible from current view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are center lines?

    <p>Thin, dashed lines which show the center of an object or structure; dashes alternate in size both long and short.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are phantom lines?

    <p>Thin, dashed lines used to indicate a part, object or structure which can be moved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are construction lines?

    <p>Light, thin, temporary lines used during the drafting process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the use of break lines?

    <p>Used to shorten a longer part; appear as both wavy lines and straight lines with sharp peaks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do dimension lines indicate?

    <p>Thin, straight lines ending in arrows; indicate the distance measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are extension lines?

    <p>Thin lines used to show the extent of measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are welding symbols?

    <p>Short-hand symbols standardized by the American Welding Society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do reference lines apply to in welding symbols?

    <p>Horizontal lines which apply weld symbols and dimensions to a specific weld joint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a leader in welding symbols?

    <p>Line which connects the horizontal reference line to the arrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an arrow in welding symbols?

    <p>Attaches the leader line to the joint of the weld.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does arrow side refer to in welding symbols?

    <p>Displays the weld type and where the weld will be made in relation to the direction the arrow is pointing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do dimensions indicate in welding symbols?

    <p>Thickness dimension of the weld and length of the weld.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do supplementary symbols indicate in welding?

    <p>Indicate specific details for the weld, including contours and groove openings and angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are contours in the context of welding?

    <p>Finishes to a weld after it is completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tails signify in welding symbols?

    <p>Specific welding information or procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blueprints and Drawings

    • Blueprints are scaled drawings containing all necessary details for constructing a structure.
    • Sketches are free-hand, unscaled representations of objects or structures.
    • Drawings depict what is to be created and are included in the blueprints.
    • Elevation Drawings show a structure's front, side, or rear in two dimensions.
    • Floor Plans detail wall, window, and built-in feature placements in a structure.
    • Isometric Detail Drawings represent objects in three dimensions at an angle.
    • Multi-view Drawings present an object from various angles on the same page.

    Information and Identification Blocks

    • Information Blocks provide essential data regarding the blueprint.
    • Title Blocks include drawing number, title, organization details, scale, authentication, and date.
    • Drawing Numbers identify specific pages within a set.
    • Reference Numbers link to detailed drawings.
    • Zone Numbers guide readers to specific locations on the blueprint, similar to a map.

    Measurement and Material Specifications

    • Scale is a ratio that represents the dimensions of an object or structure.
    • Bill of Materials lists parts, equipment, and supplies needed for the project.
    • Finish Marks indicate surfaces requiring a machined finish.

    Symbols and Line Types

    • Legends define the symbols and lines utilized in a specific blueprint.
    • Object Lines are thick, solid lines showing the outline of objects.
    • Hidden Lines are thin, dashed lines indicating invisible edges or surfaces.
    • Center Lines are dashed lines showing the object's center, with alternating dash sizes.
    • Phantom Lines suggest movable parts, using long dashes followed by short ones.
    • Construction Lines are light, temporary lines used in the drafting process.
    • Break Lines shorten lengthy parts and appear as wavy or straight lines with peaks.
    • Dimension Lines are thin lines ending in arrows that indicate measured distances.
    • Extension Lines show the extent of measurements.
    • Welding Symbols are standardized shorthand representations by the American Welding Society.
    • Reference Lines are horizontal lines that apply weld symbols and dimensions to weld joints.
    • Leaders connect reference lines to arrows indicating welding points.
    • Arrows link the leader line to the specific weld joint.
    • Arrow Side specifies the weld type and where the welding takes place.
    • Dimensions denote the thickness and length of the weld.
    • Supplementary Symbols provide extra details about the weld, including contours and angles.
    • Contours refer to the final finishes of a weld once completed.
    • Tails offer specific welding procedures or information related to the task.

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