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A welder is examining a blueprint for a structural steel assembly. The drawing shows a weld symbol with a triangle below the reference line and a number '6' to the left of the triangle. What does the triangle represent, and what does the number '6' signify?

A triangle symbol indicates a fillet weld. When located below the reference line, it signifies that the weld is to be made on the arrow side of the joint. The n

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Question: A welder is examining a blueprint for a structural steel assembly. The drawing shows a weld symbol with a triangle below the reference line and a number '6' to the left of the triangle. What does the triangle represent, and what does the number '6' signify?

Answer options: ✅ A fillet weld on the arrow side with a leg size of 6 mm.

  • A butt weld on the other side with a depth of preparation of 6 mm.
  • A fillet weld on the other side with a leg size of 6 mm.
  • A groove weld on the arrow side with a groove angle of 6 degrees.

Correct answer: A fillet weld on the arrow side with a leg size of 6 mm.

Explanation: A triangle symbol indicates a fillet weld. When located below the reference line, it signifies that the weld is to be made on the arrow side of the joint. The number to the left of the fillet weld symbol denotes the leg size of the fillet weld in millimetres.

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