FIGURE 5.1 below indicates a roof truss - NSC Mechanical Technology Welding and Metalwork - Question 5 - 2019 - Paper 1
Question 5
FIGURE 5.1 below indicates a roof truss. Label parts A–E.
5.2 Draw a neat sketch of a welding symbol indicating the following information for a T-joint done with ar... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:FIGURE 5.1 below indicates a roof truss - NSC Mechanical Technology Welding and Metalwork - Question 5 - 2019 - Paper 1
Step 1
5.1 Label parts A–E
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A – Purlin
B – Rafter
C – Incline tie
D – Tie beam
E – Shoe plate / Gusset plate
Step 2
5.2 Draw a neat sketch of a welding symbol indicating the following information for a T-joint done with arc welding
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The welding symbol should clearly indicate a fillet weld on both sides with dimensions labeled. The weld size should be shown as 6 mm for both sides. The lengths of the weld beads need to be marked as 40 mm each, and the pitch should be labeled as 90 mm.
Step 3
5.3.1 Calculate the dimensions of the material needed to manufacture the ring
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To calculate the dimensions, we use the formula for the mean diameter: Mean diameter = Inside diameter + Thickness.
The thickness is 20 mm, so:
Mean diameter = 215 mm + 20 mm = 235 mm.
Next, we calculate the mean circumference using:
Mean circumference = π × Mean diameter = π × 235 mm ≈ 738.27 mm.
Rounding off gives approximately 740 mm.
Step 4
5.3.2 Draw a neat sketch of the ring indicating the dimensions
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The sketch should depict a circular ring with an outer diameter of 235 mm and an inner diameter of 215 mm. The thickness of the material should also be labeled as 20 mm.