Deciphering Weld Symbols, Part 2: Groove Welds

Deciphering Weld Symbols, Part 1 plug slot weld We start with the basics, explaining what plug and slot welds are and why they are used in plug and slot weld Plug and slot welds are expressly prohibited in certain codes for reasons others have already mentioned In terms of cost, field bolted

plug weld and slot weld How to calculate the shear stresses in bevelled slot welds connecting two plates References: “Steel Design for Engineers and Architects”, 1992: