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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

Product Details

Edition:
22nd
Published:
03/11/2010
ISBN(s):
9780871717726
ANSI:
ANSI Approved
Number of Pages:
572
Part of:
AWS Bundle A:2011, AWS Bundle B:2011, AWS Bundle D:2011