What welding pattern is NOT used to permanently attach a stiffener to a plate?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Tack
Tack welds are only temporary positioning attachments used during assembly; permanent structural attachment requires continuous, chain intermittent, or staggered intermittent welding patterns.
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