Code Compliance & Standards Flashcards

What does AWS D1.3 govern?

Answer: Structural welding of sheet steel

AWS D1.3 is the Structural Welding Code for Sheet Steel and covers welding of thin-gauge steel structures.

Under AWS D1.1, a welder qualified in the 3G position is also qualified to weld in which positions?

Answer: 1G and 2G

AWS D1.1 states that a welder qualified in 3G (vertical) is also qualified for 1G (flat) and 2G (horizontal) positions.

What is the primary purpose of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?

Answer: To provide welders with specific instructions to ensure a repeatable, code-compliant weld

A WPS provides detailed welding instructions and variables that must be followed to produce a weld meeting code requirements.

Which AWS code covers the welding of stainless steel structures?

Answer: AWS D1.6

AWS D1.6 is the Structural Welding Code for Stainless Steel and governs stainless steel structural welding.

Under AWS D1.1, what is the maximum interpass temperature typically specified to prevent degradation of weld properties?

Answer: It is specified in the WPS and must not be exceeded

AWS D1.1 requires that the maximum interpass temperature be specified in the WPS, and the welder must monitor and comply with it.

What does the 'F-number' classify in AWS filler metal groupings?

Answer: Filler metals with similar usability characteristics for welder qualification

F-numbers group filler metals by similar usability characteristics so that qualification with one filler may apply to others in the same group.

Per AWS D1.1, cracks of any size found in a weld are considered:

Answer: Unacceptable and must be repaired or removed

AWS D1.1 considers cracks of any size to be unacceptable discontinuities that must be removed and repaired.