A butt weld is specified by
A. Effective throat thickness
B. Plate thickness
C. Size of weld
D. Penetration thickness
Answer: Option A
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It depends upon penetration but specified by throat thickness.so ans correct
D
Penetration thickness.
Single v double v etc are specified on the basis of penetration not thraot thickess
Butt weld is specified by penetration
Butt welds are specified on the basis on its penetration. How come it is showing throat thickness?