Where would the length of a test section be indicated?

Where would the length of a test section be indicated?

• A. To the left of the symbol.
• B. To the right of the symbol.
• C. Above the symbol.
• D. In the tail of the symbol.

Answer: (B)

In welding symbols, dimensions that describe the weld are placed alongside the symbol in a fixed layout. The length of the weld is shown to the right of the weld symbol on the reference line, so as you read the symbol from left to right you immediately see the size or type of weld, followed by how long that weld should be. The left of the symbol is typically used for the weld size, the tail holds additional notes or process qualifiers, and whether the weld is on the arrow side or the opposite side is shown by placement above or below the line. So the correct convention is to place the length to the right of the symbol.

In welding symbols, dimensions that describe the weld are placed alongside the symbol in a fixed layout. The length of the weld is shown to the right of the weld symbol on the reference line, so as you read the symbol from left to right you immediately see the size or type of weld, followed by how long that weld should be. The left of the symbol is typically used for the weld size, the tail holds additional notes or process qualifiers, and whether the weld is on the arrow side or the opposite side is shown by placement above or below the line. So the correct convention is to place the length to the right of the symbol.