Deciphering Weld Symbols

Aluminum Plug Welds plug slot weld Explanation: A plug or slot weld is a type of weld specifically used for joining overlapping metal surfaces or sheets, characterized by the way plug or slot weld symbol Plug welds and slot welds are used join overlapping members, one of which has holes in it Weld metal is

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