ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2010 Structural Welding Code - Steel Edition: 22nd

ANSI/AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2010
Structural Welding Code - Steel
Edition: 22nd
11-Mar-2010 / 572 pages
ISBN: 9780871717726



The world's best reference for structural steel welding is now even more valuable! New with the 2010 edition, this code is now on a 5 year revision cycle.

This code covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. Clauses 1 through 8 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. There are eight normative and twelve informative annexes in this code. A Commentary of the code is included with the document.

Significant changes in 2010 Edition:

* new prequalification variable tables and accompanying commentary added to clarify what variables must be listed on prequalified WPSs and what ranges they are allowed
* matching and undermatching table in the prequalification section was revised to clarify intent
* weld profile requirements were clarified and slightly revised
* shelf bar requirements were added
* thermal cut requirements were changed
* weld access hole and beam cope requirements were revised and clarified
* weathering steel requirements were expanded to include more materials
* three new materials were added to the list of prequalified materials
* issue on CVN qualification was clarified to avoid unnecessary testing
* backing requirements revised to allow discontinuous backing in limited applications
* headed stud requirements revised and clarified for burst cracks

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