Plug Welding Plate

5 Plug and Slot Welds plug and slot welds The design stress on a plug or slot weld will be same as that in fillet weld and Use slot welds if required Assume site welding • The properties of plug and slot weld symbol - Slot welds are typically used in lap joints where the fillet weld length is limited Plug Welds:

plug or slot weld symbol In welded construction for buildings approximately 80% of the welds are fillet welds and 15% are butt welds The remaining 5% are plug, slot and spot welds