AWS B2.1-1-002

Foreword

This foreword is not a part of ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-002 (R2006),Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Shielded MetalArc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through7/8 inch, in the As-Welded Condition, With Backing, but isincluded for informational purposes only.

The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Councilhave joined in a cooperative effort to generate standard weldingprocedures for industry. The need for pretested welding proceduresthat are supported by adequate test data and that satisfy thetechnical requirements for the commonly used construction codes andspecifications has been expressed by many individuals andorganizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification isto provide test data for assessing the properties of a weldjoint.

This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of thecoordinated work of the Welding Procedures Committee of the WRC andthe Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The WeldingProcedures Committee has provided the test data documented on theSummary of Procedure Qualification Records.

The welding terms used in this specification shall beinterpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latestedition of ANSI/AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms andDefinitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in thelatest edition of ANSI/ AWS A2.4, Symbols for Welding andNondestructive Testing.

The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 toprovide welding standards concerning the subject of qualification.The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1,Standard for Welding Procedure and PerformanceQualification. This document established the foundation andframework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications.

Edition:

90

Published:

01/01/1990

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

15

File Size:

1 file , 380 KB