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GATE 2018 ME (ME1) – Question 22

Casting, Forming and Joining Processes · Welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The shaded weld shown is a ______ weld.

Diagram for GATE 2018 ME (ME1) question 22
  1. groove
  2. spot
  3. fillet
  4. plug

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Correct answer: (C) fillet

Explanation

The shaded triangular deposit fills the inside corner where the upright and horizontal plates meet. That triangular corner bead is a **fillet weld, C**. Groove welds fill prepared edge grooves; plug and spot welds have different joint geometries.