16 Questions
What does joint design refer to in welding terminology?
The shape, dimensions, and configuration of the joint specified by Code and designer
What is the joint root in welding terminology?
The portion of a joint to be welded where the members approach closest to each other
What does joint type classification in welding include?
Butt, Corner, Edge, Lap, T
What is joint geometry in welding terminology?
The shape, dimensions, and configuration of a joint prior to welding, verified during fitup
What is the term for the junction of the weld face and the base metal?
Weld toe
What is the term for weld metal in excess of that required to fill a weld groove?
Weld reinforcement
What is the term for the distance that fusion extends into the base metal from the surface melted during welding?
Depth of fusion
What is the term for the interface between weld metal and base metal in a fusion weld or solid-state weld?
Weld interface
What is the term for the exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding was done?
Weld face
What is the term for the preparation of the edges of the joint members by cutting, cleaning, plating, or other means?
Edge preparation
What is the term for an angular edge shape?
Bevel
What is the term for a separation at the joint root between the weld joint members?
Root opening
What is the term for the joint penetration of a groove (butt) weld?
Groove weld size
What is the term for the leg lengths of the largest isosceles right triangle that can be inscribed within the fillet weld cross section?
Fillet weld size
What is the term for a single progression of welding along a joint, resulting in a weld bead or weld layer?
Weld bead
What is the term for the points, shown in cross section, at which the weld metal intersects the base metal and extends furthest into the weld joint?
Weld root
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