AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015 Structural Welding Code - Steel

D1.1 spells out the requirements for design, procedures, qualifications, fabrication, inspection and repair of steel structures made of tubes, plate and structural shapes that are subject to either static or cyclic loading. In addition to the editorial changes to the text and commentary to improve clarity and understanding of the provisions of the code, the following have been undertaken in the D1.1:2015 edition: General: All tubular provisions, tables, and figures moved to a new "Tubular Structures" Clause and corresponding new section of commentary Incorporation of AWS A5.36, Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding and Metal Cored Electrodes for Gas Metal Arc Welding Steels not recommended for PWHT: added ASTM A709 Grade HPS 100W [HPS 690W] and deleted ASTM A709 100 (690) and 100W (690W)