Slot Weld ,plug Weld - Structural Design-II - Notes

Overview of plug and slot welds, their uses, symbology and application

weld symbol is composed of three elements : an arrow pointing to the joint plug The position of the basic weld symbol indicates which side of the

plug or slot weld A Slot Weld is just like a plug weld It is made in a hole that is in a lap joint or a tee joint which joins the metal to the top of the other piece of metal

plug or slot weld symbol Plug and slot welds are usually used for lap joints They are not suitable for the transfer of high forces and are especially not suitable for dynamically