A welding symbol, which consists of two lines ending on the underside of the reference line at 90° to one another, has the notation 3/8 to the left of the two lines. What does this signify?
A) A V groove weld penetrates the other side of the surface to a depth of 3/8".
B) A fillet weld penetrates the arrow side of the surface to a depth of 3/8".
C) A bevel weld penetrates the arrow side of the surface to a depth of 3/8".
D) A V groove weld penetrates the arrow side of the surface to a depth of 3/8".
E) None of the above. This is an incorrect symbol.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two lines ending on the underside of the reference line at 90° form a V groove, and the notation 3/8 to the left of the two lines signifies the depth of penetration on the arrow side of the surface. Therefore, the correct option is D, where a V groove weld penetrates the arrow side of the surface to a depth of 3/8".

A Welding Symbol, Which Consists of Two Lines Ending on the Underside