AWS D1.1/D1.1M, “Structural Welding Code – Steel,” 2015 Edition, is going to be released soon. Pre-order your copy of this important update from Document Center Inc. now. There’s extensive revisions in this new edition of one of AWS’s most important welding codes. So don’t delay in making your move to the new edition.
Of course, since the code has not been updated since 2010, there’s numerous editorial changes to the text and commentary, making it easier for you to understand the requirements of the various provisions. But there’s also many sections of the Code that have had technical updates. So let’s take a look at the areas that AWS is bringing to industry’s attention:
General: A “Tubular Structures” clause has been added, AWS-A5.36/A5.36M (Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding and Metal Cored Electrodes for Gas Metal Arc Welding) is now referenced, and the reference to ASTM A709 has been changed for steels not recommended for PWHT.
Design: Calculation of effective throat of a combination PJP flare bevel groove weld and fillet weld has been clarified. There are additional provisions for wrapping welds on opposite sides of a common plane to permit seal welding. And the code has been harmonized with AISC 360 for fatigue curve cases and figures.
Qualification and Prequalification: A number of figures have been added, and a number of tables have been reorganized. CVN Test requirements for sub-sized specimens are now clarified.
Fabrication: A number of changes have been made. These include updating the requirements for backing and for substrate cleanliness, to the location and sequence of member and element splices, and several additional clarifications.
Inspection: Retesting requirements based on the quality of the work is clarified. A number of changes have also occurred for the requirements and tables for U/T equipment.
Annexes: Your sample forms have been changed extensively. Terms and definitions are now “normative.” Since Clause 1 contains safety requirements, safe practices are not part of the Annexes any longer. Clarification of effective throat for various joint types and combinations is now provided.
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