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Q: As per IS 800 2007, minimum end return of weld is
  • A. 3 × size of weld
  • B. 2 × size of weld
  • C. 4 × size of weld
  • D. 2.5 × size of weld
Correct Answer: Option B - When placing a fillet weld, though the welder tries to build up the weld to its full dimension from the beginning, there is always a slight tapering off where the weld starts and where it ends. The width of this tapering is called end returns is equal to two times the size of weld on either side of welding.
B. When placing a fillet weld, though the welder tries to build up the weld to its full dimension from the beginning, there is always a slight tapering off where the weld starts and where it ends. The width of this tapering is called end returns is equal to two times the size of weld on either side of welding.

Explanations:

When placing a fillet weld, though the welder tries to build up the weld to its full dimension from the beginning, there is always a slight tapering off where the weld starts and where it ends. The width of this tapering is called end returns is equal to two times the size of weld on either side of welding.