Which side of the symbol indicates the length of the test section?

Which side of the symbol indicates the length of the test section?

• A. Left side of the symbol.
• B. Right side of the symbol.
• C. Above the symbol.
• D. Tail of the symbol.

Answer: (B)

In welding symbols, the size or length of the weld is shown to the right of the symbol on the reference line. That right-side placement communicates how long the weld must extend along the joint, making it the quickest way to read the dimension without scanning other parts of the symbol. The left side of the symbol relates to placement details (which side of the joint the weld applies to), the tail holds notes or requirements, and dimensions aren’t placed above the symbol for this purpose. So the length of the test section is indicated on the right side.

In welding symbols, the size or length of the weld is shown to the right of the symbol on the reference line. That right-side placement communicates how long the weld must extend along the joint, making it the quickest way to read the dimension without scanning other parts of the symbol. The left side of the symbol relates to placement details (which side of the joint the weld applies to), the tail holds notes or requirements, and dimensions aren’t placed above the symbol for this purpose. So the length of the test section is indicated on the right side.