Limitations on Plug and Slot Weld Dimensions

Design of slot and plug weld problem 7 slot weld and plug weld My question is, would I be able to plug weld or slot weld the 78 tube in with a stickarc welder? Reason I ask, is that I have only ever slot camp Because AISC defines plug weld as welding together two lapped plates And it only has capacity in shear For this embedded base plate, it will

slot png In welded construction for buildings approximately 80% of the welds are fillet welds and 15% are butt welds The remaining 5% are plug, slot and spot welds