The AWS D1.3/D1.3M:2008 - Structural Welding Code for Sheet Steel is an essential document for anyone involved in the welding of steel decks, panels, storage racks, and stud and joist framing members, or any similar applications. This important Code document is designed to enable you to stay in compliance and effect consistently sound welding of joints. A primary objectives of this code is to define the allowable capacities used in sheet steel applications in which the transfer of calculated load occurs. The Code also covers such criteria as allowable load capacities, details of welded connections, prequalification of WPSs, qualification, inspection, and stud welding. A helpful interpretive commentary is also included in this document. ANSI Approved. 76 pp.