A weld in which one plate is welded vertically to another, as in the case of the edge of a transverse bulk-head being welded against the shell plating or deck. This is a weld which in all cases requires exceptional care, and can only be used where it is possible to work from both sides of the vertical plate. A T-weld is also used for welding a rod in a vertical position to a flat surface, such as the rung of a ladder, or a plate welded vertically to a pipe stanchion, as in the case of water closet stalls.
