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The detailer must be careful to set the lineweights for the details.  \n·Dimension lines should be far enough from the sketch toallow sufficient room for dimensions.Generally the firstdimension should be approximately 5/8 in.from thesketch and each succeeding line about ³8 in.apart.  \n·Sections should be taken looking to the left and lookingtowards the bottom of the drawing.Avoid looking up andto the right.  \n(a)Before  \n(b)After  \nFig.1.Typical exampleof computer detailing before and after clean-up.  \n## Bolting and Welding\n\nNever use the word “weld”on a drawing as a symbol.Always apply the appropriate ANSI/AWS symbol to awelded joint.  \n·Never use more welding than is necessary,as this adds tothe cost of fabrication and/or erection and may cause themember to warp.Too much weld does not make a bet-ter joint  \n·Where fillet welds on opposite sides of the same planecome to a corner,interrupt them as shown in Figure 2.  \n·Avoid producing details which show fillet weldswrapped or returned around the ends of material asshown in Figure 3.  \n## Shop and Field Considerations\n\nThe detailer should be sure that ampl","cbCaicJ0icPbhkB5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicJ0icPbhkB5","pdf",6654259,15,"English","# BASIC DETAILING CONVENTIONS\n## General Drawing Presentation and Drafting Practices\n# Bolting and Welding\n# Shop and Field Considerations\n# Detailing Economy","[{\"question\":\"What are the key objectives of basic detailing conventions?\",\"answer\":\"To define detailing conventions that are in universal use and describe how standard practices evolved through experience, logic, and a drive to improve shop and erection drawings.\"},{\"question\":\"What drawing practices improve clarity and readability?\",\"answer\":\"Use neat, legible lettering; place notes near the title block; ensure good line contrast with appropriate line weights; keep dimension lines far enough from the sketch; and arrange views and sections to avoid clutter.\"},{\"question\":\"How should welded joints be represented on drawings?\",\"answer\":\"Do not use the word “weld” as a symbol; apply the appropriate ANSI/AWS symbol for the welded joint and avoid unnecessary or improperly arranged weld details.\"}]","Structural Steel Detailing Practices—Good and Bad | PDF",1792794849,38]