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Weld

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

/weld/verbCommon term

In civil engineering & construction, weld means: To join two pieces of metal by melting them together with heat, usually from an electric arc. As a noun, a weld is the joint this creates.

In Turkish: kaynak yapmak, kaynatmak, kaynak

How it is used

Welding is done in the workshop or on site by certified welders. Engineers specify fillet or butt welds and the weld size, and inspectors check welds visually and with tests such as ultrasonic testing.

Example sentences

  1. The brackets were welded to the columns in the workshop.

  2. Two welds failed the ultrasonic test and must be redone.

Common collocations

  • fillet weld
  • butt weld
  • site welding
  • weld inspection
  • certified welder
  • structural steelSteel made into standard shapes such as I-beams, H-columns, angles and hollow sections, used to build frames for buildings, bridges and industrial structures.
  • shop drawingA detailed drawing prepared by the contractor, fabricator or supplier showing exactly how an item, such as steelwork, rebar or facade panels, will be made and installed.
  • inspectionA formal check of work, materials or equipment to see whether it meets the drawings, specifications and safety rules before the next stage can start.
  • permit to workA formal written authorisation needed before high-risk work, such as hot work, entry into a confined space or electrical work, confirming that the hazards are under control.

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