In a basic weld symbol for a fillet weld on a structural member, which information does the symbol convey?

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A basic fillet weld symbol communicates the weld’s size and where it goes on the joint. For a fillet weld, the size is defined by the leg length, which describes how long the two sides of the right-angle weld are. The throat thickness is the distance through the weld at its thinnest point, which, along with the leg length, helps determine the weld’s strength. The orientation tells you which side of the joint the weld sits on (and whether it’s a one-sided or two-sided weld). Put together, these elements tell you how big the weld is and exactly where to place it. Electrical parameters, weld color, or a separate joint-type classification aren’t specified by this symbol; those details come from other drawings or specifications.