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Choose the correct option regarding weld metal.(a) Weld metal is same as parent metal(b) Weld metal is same as steel(c) It has higher yield to ultimate ratio(d) It has higher ductility compared to structural steelThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.My enquiry is from Types and Properties of Welding in section Welded Connections of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct ANSWER is (C) It has higher yield to ultimate RATIO

Explanation: Weld metal is a mixture of parent metal and steel melted from electrode. The SOLIDIFIED weld metal has properties characteristic of cast steel. It has higher yield to ultimate ratio but lower ductility compared to structural steel.



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