The 2008 edition of the Structural Welding Code - Steel is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in any phase of welding steel structures - engineers, detailers, fabricators, erectors, inspectors, etc. This comprehensive reference provides complete coverage of the necessary requirements for design, procedures, qualification, fabrication, inspection, and repair. The content covers a wide range of projects, repairs, and product forms, including pipe, plate, and structural shapes that are subject to either static or cyclical stresses.

The AWS D1.1/D1.1M includes:

• Design of tubular and nontubular welded connections
• Prequalification of welding procedures
  
• Qualification of new procedures and personnel
  
• Fabrication requirements, including base metals, consumables and tolerances
  
• Inspection requirements and acceptance criteria for various examination methods
  
• Stud welding design, production, and inspection requirements
  
• Strengthening and repair of existing structures
  
• An extensive commentary annex that provides time-saving interpretation
  
• Dozens of valuable reference tables, charts, and forms
  
• And much more

D1.1 has been mandated by local, state, and overseas codes, approved by ANSI, adopted by the Defense Department, preferred by NASA, and required by contracts for countless industrial and construction applications. Content has been written with input from expert contributors and reviewers and is intended to represent the most current practices. This new edition includes many improvements, including::

• Redefined effective weld sizes of flare groove welds
  
• Expanded list of prequalified steels to include steels used in pre-erected buildings
  
• Welder qualification for small-diameter complete-joint TYK pipe connections
  
• Reduced restrictions on electrogas and electroslag welding
  
• Clarification of inspector's roles regarding procedure verification and in-process inspections