Joint Fit Up and Alignment

Before welding a 45 degree joint, check the angle of the joint with a _______________.

• combination square

• framing square

• high-low gauge

• straight edge

The primary use of a high-low gauge is to check_________.

• pipe joint misalignment

• I beam joint misalignment

• 45 degree joint misalignment

• 90 degree joint misalignment

Secure a chain hoist over a weldment to be raised with an approved sling wrapped around __________.

• piping

• conduit

• structural member

• raceway

When using a strongback to hold pieces in place for welding, where is the strongback welded?

• opposite sides

• The notched side

• the vertical side

• on only one side to make it easy to remove

If a joint needs to be forced into alignment, yokes and wedges , or bolts can be used with __________.

• cage clamps

• strong backs

• come-along

• peening

When working with pipe over 10" OSHA requires _________.

• four legged jack stands

• 10 ton chain hoist

• a WPS

• only specific filler metals

The arched crossbar available for cage clamps is designed to _________.

• strengthen the clamp

• allow welds to be made under the clamp

• allow the clamp to be used on many pipe sizes

• hold a section of plate to the pipe

Which of the following devices may not be used on some projects?

• chain clamps

• cage clamps

• strong backs

• pipe pullers

The stress locked in a weldment when it returns to ambient temperature, and equal to the stress of the base metal is called __________.

• base stress

• residual stress

• thermal conductivity

• coefficient of expansion

The more weld metal placed into a joint , the greater the forces of_____.

• stress

• shrinkage

• magnetism

• thermal conductivity