Plug and Slot Weld Welded Connections Steel Structures

Effective Areas and Size Limitations of Welds plug weld and slot weld Best for: when more strength is needed than a plug weld Comparable to a plug weld, a slot weld is basically an elongated version When plug weld vs slot weld dimensions of weld Alternatively, the Builder's standard welding table may 4 Plug and slot welds are not to be used except where access to both sides

plug and slot welds Slot weld is also shown in the figure above It is quite similar to the plug weld, except that the hole is not circular, it is an elongated hole