Standard

 

WLD 108 Blueprint Reading II

Course Description

Emphasizes welding symbols and definitions through which the engineer or designer communicates with the welder.  Welding symbols are considered an integral part of blueprint reading for the welder.  Topics include:  welding symbols and abbreviations; basic joints for weldment fabrications; industrially used welds; surfacing back or backing, and melt-thru welds; and structural shapes and joint design.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Welding Symbols and Abbreviations

Class

1

Basic Joints for Weldment Fabrications

D. Lab

4

Industrially Used Welds

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Surfacing, Back or Backing, and Melt-Thru Welds

Credit

3

Structural Shapes and Joint Design

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

WLD 103

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

WELDING SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2

8

0

Welding symbols

Identify and describe weld symbol meanings such as: other elements preferred, non-preferred, finish, multiple weld, member to be welded, dimension, special information, multiple reference line welding abbreviations.

 

 

 

BASIC JOINTS FOR WELDMENT FABRICATIONS

2

8

0

Weld joints

Identify weld joints on symbol, and arrow side other side significance, and fitup.

 

 

 

INDUSTRIALLY USED WELDS

2

8

0

Fillet welds

Identify fillet weld size length of welds, pitch and intermittent, and contour and finish symbols.

 

 

 

Groove welds

Identify a groove weld, preparation size, root opening, angle, contour, and finish symbols.

 

 

 

SURFACING, BACK OR BACKING, AND MELT-THRU WELDS

2

8

0

Surfacing weld

Identify surfacing weld, full surface, length, width, direction height, and combination with other weld symbols.

 

 

 

Back-backing melt-thru welds

Identify backing and melt-thru welds, size, contour, and finish.

 

 

 

STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND JOINT DESIGN

2

8

0

Structural Shapes

List and identify structural steel shapes.

 

 

 

Joint Design

List and identify basic joint designs

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.

 

Welding Links

 

American Welding Society  http://www.amweld.org/

Welders Bookstore http://www.amweld.org/

 

Books

Althouse, A. D., & Turnquist, C. H.  (1992).  Modern welding.  South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

http://www.goodheartwillcox.com/

American National Standards Institute.  (Latest Edition).  ANSI codes and standards.  New York: Author.

http://www.normas.com/AWS/

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.  (Latest Edition).  ASME codes and standards.  New York: Author.

http://www.normas.com/AWS/

American Welding Society.  (Latest Edition).  AWS codes and standards.  Miami: Author.

http://www.normas.com/AWS/

American Welding Society.  (1988).  Welding symbols chart.  Miami: Author.  http://www.normas.com/AWS/

Bennet, A. E., & Sig, L. J.  (1988).  Blueprints for welders.  Albany, NY: Delmar.

http://www.delmar.com/

Giachino, J. W., et al.  (1992).  Welding skills and practices.  Kalamazoo, MI: Books Demand.

http://www.upublish.com/

Griffin, I. H., et al.  (Latest Edition).  Welding processes (3rd ed.).  Albany, NY: Delmar.

http://www.delmar.com/

Marion, N.  (1987).  Blueprint reading and sketching for welders.  Miami: American Welding Society. 

            http://www.normas.com/AWS/

Sacks, R. J.  (Latest Edition).  Welding principles and practices (4th ed.).  Peoria, IL: Bennett.

          http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jbennett.htm

Smith, P.  (Latest Edition).  Welding skills and technology.  New York: McGraw-Hill.

http://www.bookstore.mcgraw-hill.com/