This code contains the requirements for fabricating and erectingwelded steel structures. When this code is stipulated in contractdocuments, conformance with all provisions of the code shall berequired, except for those provisions that the Engineer (see 1.4.1)or contract documents specifically modifies or exempts.
The following is a summary of the code clauses:
General Requirements. This clause contains basic information onthe scope and limitations of the code, key definitions, and themajor responsibilities of the parties involved with steelfabrication.
Design of Welded Connections. This clause contains requirementsfor the design of welded connections composed of tubular, ornontubular, product form members.
Prequalification. This clause contains the requirements forexempting a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) from the WPSqualification requirements of this code.
Qualification. This clause contains the requirements for WPSqualification and the qualification tests required to be passed byall welding personnel (welders, welding operators, and tackwelders) to perform welding in accordance with this code.
Fabrication. This clause contains general fabrication anderection requirements applicable to welded steel structuresgoverned by this code, including the requirements for base metals,welding consumables, welding technique, welded details, materialpreparation and assembly, workmanship, weld repair, and otherrequirements.
Inspection. This clause contains criteria for the qualificationsand responsibilities of inspectors, acceptance criteria forproduction welds, and standard procedures for performing visualinspection and NDT (nondestructive testing).
Stud Welding. This clause contains the requirement for thewelding of studs to structural steel.
Strengthening and Repair of Existing Structures. This clausecontains basic information pertinent to the welded modification orrepair of existing steel structures.
- Edition:
- 21
- Published:
- 01/01/2009
- ANSI:
- ANSI Approved
- Number of Pages:
- 23
- File Size:
- 1 file , 220 KB
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