WELDING THEORY - OD1650 - LESSON 1/TASK 1
2 When the dimensions of one or both welds differ from the dimensions given
in the general note both welds will be dimensioned (figure 11, view B, on the previous page).
(2) Size of Groove Welds.
(a) The size of groove welds will be shown to the left of the weld symbol (figure 11,
view B).
(b) The size of groove welds with no specified root penetration will be shown as
follows:
1 The size of single groove and symmetrical double groove welds which extend
completely through the member or members being joined need not be shown on the welding
symbol (figure 12, views A and B).
FIGURE 12. DIMENSIONS OF GROOVE WELDS.
2 The size of groove welds which extend only partly through the member or
members being joined will be shown on the welding symbol (figure 12, views C and D).
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