Welding Symbol For All The Way Around. Weld information for the arrow side can be read below the reference line. We would weld on each side of the I-beam essentially tracing the profile of the beam with weld metal.
The all around element is only used when it is possible to weld. It simply means that you have to go around the entire joint. Note what is different and what each one means.
Examine the examples below which show the weld required and the symbol that conveys this information.
It simply means that you have to go around the entire joint. An all around symbol would indicate welding of the topside of the flange but as youve mentioned it wouldnt be a fillet weld but either a square groove or some other sort of detailed prep. Connectegr Structural 28 May 13 2055 The weld symbol is incorrect. It is an all around symbol not a partially around symbol.