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 containsbasic information on the scope and limitations of the code, keydefinitions, and the major responsibilities of the parties involvedwith steel fabrication.
Design of Welded Connections. This clausecontains requirements for the design of welded connections composedof tubular, or nontubular, product form members.
Prequalification. This clause contains therequirements for exempting a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)from the WPS qualification requirements of this code.
Qualification. This clause contains therequirements for WPS qualification and the qualification testsrequired to be passed by all welding personnel (welders, weldingoperators, and tack welders) to perform welding in accordance withthis code.
Fabrication. This clause contains generalfabrication and erection requirements applicable to welded steelstructures governed by this code, including the requirements forbase metals, welding consumables, welding technique, weldeddetails, material preparation and assembly, workmanship, weldrepair, and other requirements.
Inspection. This clause contains criteria forthe qualifications and responsibilities of inspectors, acceptancecriteria for production welds, and standard procedures forperforming visual inspection and NDT (nondestructive testing).
Stud Welding. This clause contains therequirement for the welding of studs to structural steel.
Strengthening and Repair of ExistingStructures. This clause contains basic informationpertinent to the welded modification or repair of existing steelstructures.
- Edition:
- 21
- Published:
- 01/01/2009
- ANSI:
- ANSI Approved
- Number of Pages:
- 1
- File Size:
- 1 file , 76 KB
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