AWS D1.1:2000 - Structural Welding Code - Steel - 17th Edition - Supersedes ANSI/AWS D1.1-98

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This code establishes welding requirements for welded structures fabricated from commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. Sections 1 through 8 provide the core rules governing steel construction welding practices. The document includes twelve mandatory and twelve non-mandatory annexes, supporting both required and optional technical coverage. A separate commentary is provided to explain and interpret the code’s provisions. Applicability includes guidance tied to recognized American National Standards and related contractual and regulatory use.

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Structural Welding Code—Steel

Abstract

Statement on Use of AWS American National Standard Standards

一5 ☆★★ ★ Legally Binding Document By the Authority Vested By Part 5 of the United States Code S552(a)andPart 1 of the Code of Regulations S51 the attached document has been dulyINCORPORATED BY REFERENCE and shall be considered legallybinding upon all citizens and residents of the United States of America.HEED THIS NOTICE:Criminal penalties may apply for noncompliance. Document Name:AWS D1.1:Structural Welding Code--Steel CFR Section(s): 30 CFR 250.901(a)(20) Standards Body:American Welding Society Official Incorporator:THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOROFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTERWASHINGTON,D.C. American Welding Society AWS D1.1:2000An American National Standard Structural Welding Code一Steel Key Words—Allowable stress,cyclically loadededstructures,structural details,staticallycallyloaded structures,steel welding,studstudwelding,tubular structures,weldeddedjoint details,welded steel structuresres Approved byAmerican National Standards InstituteOctober 18,1999 # Structural Welding Code—Steel 17th Edition Supersedes ANSI/AWS D1.1-98 Prepared byAWS Committee on Structural Welding Under the Direction ofAWS Technical Activities Committee Approved byAWS Board of Directors # Abstract This code covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon andlow-alloy constructional steels.Sections 1 through 8 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steelconstruction.There are twelve mandatory and twelve non-mandatory annexes in this code.A Commentary of the code isincluded with the document. # Statement on Use of AWS American National Standard Standards All standards (codes,specifications,recommended practices,methods,classifications,and guides)of the AmericanWelding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the Ameri-can National Standards Institute.When AWS American National Standard standards are either incorporated in,or madepart of,documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations,or the regulations of other governmentalbodies,their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute.In such cases,any changes in those AWS standardsmust be approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those lawsand regulations.In all cases,these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokesthe AWS standards.Where this contractual relationship exists,changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWSstandard must be by agreement between the contracting parties. International Standard Book Number:0-87171-610-0American Welding Society,550N.W.LeJeune Road,Miami,FL33126◎2000 by American Welding Society.All rights reservedPrinted in the United States of America AWS standards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers repre-senting varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus.While AWS administers the process and establishes rulesto promote fairness in the development of consensus,it does not independently test,evaluate,or verify the accuracy ofany information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards. AWS disclaims liability for any injury to persons or to property,or other damages of any nature whatsoever,whether spe-cial,indirect,consequential or compensatory,directly or indirecly resulting from the publication,use of,or reliance on thisstandard.AWS also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein. In issuing and making this standard available,AWS is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or onbehalf of any person or entity.Nor is AWS undertaking to perform any duty owned by any person or entity to someoneelse.Anyone using these documents should rely on his or her own independent judgment or,as appropriate,seek the ad-vic

FAQs

What types of steels and welded structures does AWS D1.1:2000 cover?

It covers welding requirements for welded structures made from commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels.

How are mandatory and non-mandatory annexes organized in this code?

The code contains twelve mandatory annexes and twelve non-mandatory annexes.

What is the legal and contractual role of AWS standards when incorporated into laws or regulations?

When AWS standards are incorporated into documents included in federal or state laws and regulations, the provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute, and changes must be approved by the governmental body with statutory jurisdiction.

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