Plug and Slot Welds

Per AISC table , fillet welds in holes and slots are allowed in tension and is allowed to be neglected in design However, plug and slot

Plug and slot welds are usually used for lap joints They are not suitable for the transfer of high forces and are especially not suitable for dynamically

plug and slot weld plug weld is its diameter whereas the size of a slot is its width They may be completely filled or filled to a depth specified within the weld symbol See

plug or slot weld symbol The effective area of the plug or slot weld is generally equal to the area of the hole or the slot being welded This is applicable for the load putting the