Leaving a Backing Strip on a Weld May Cause It

question 37

Multiple Choice

Leaving a backing strip on a weld may cause it to fail due to ____.

• A) wear and tear on the backing strip
• B) decreased penetration and increased burn-through
• C) concentrations of stresses along the backing strip
• D) chemical reactions between silicon dioxide in the weld and the backing strip adhesive

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