BS 499-2:1980

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Welding terms and symbols Specification for symbols for welding

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-05-1995

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-04-1980

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Symbols
4 Position of symbols
5 Dimensions
6 Complementary indications
7 Marking
Tables
1 Elementary symbols
2 Supplementary symbols
3 Examples of application of supplementary symbols
4 Position of the symbol
5 Examples of the use of elementary symbols
6 Examples of the combinations of elementary symbols
7 Examples of use of symbols for compound welds
8 Examples of combinations of elementary and
supplementary symbols
9 Main dimensions
10 Numerical indication of process
Figures
1 Method of representation
2 T-joint with one fillet weld
3 Cruciform joint with two fillet welds
4 Position of the arrow line
5 Example of the indication of dimensions
6 Use of symbol for peripheral welds
7 Use of symbol for site welds
8 Symbol for non-destructive testing
9 Example of the indication of process

Provides a scheme for most types of weld covering elementary and supplementary symbols, position relative to reference line, basic dimensions and complementary indications. Gives numerous examples of the use of the scheme in tabular and illustrative form.

Committee	WEE/1
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	24
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 24063:1992 BS EN 22553:1995

ISO 2553:2013	Welding and allied processes Symbolic representation on drawings Welded joints
BS 499-1:1983	Welding terms and symbols. Glossary for welding, brazing and thermal cutting
EN 24063 : 1992	WELDING, BRAZING, SOLDERING AND BRAZE WELDING OF METALS - NOMENCLATURE OF PROCESSES AND REFERENCE NUMBERS FOR SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION ON DRAWINGS