Description
AWS D1.5M/D1.5 – Bridge Welding Code
This code covers the welding requirements for welded bridges made from carbon and low-alloy constructional steels and designed to AASHTO or AREMA requirements. AWS D1.5 contains dimensions in metric SI Units and U.S. Customary Units. Clauses 1 through 9 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. Clauses 10 and 11 do not contain provisions, as their analogue AWS D1.1 sections are not applicable to the AWS D1.5 code. Clause 12 contains the requirements for fabricating fracture critical members.
The code is not intended to be used for the following:
(1) Steels with a minimum specified yield strength greater than 690 MPa [100 ksi]
(2) Pressure vessels or pressure piping
(3) Base metals other than carbon or low alloy steels
(4) Structures composed of structural tubing
Fabrication of structures or components not specifically addressed by this code shall be performed in conformance with the special provisions of the contract or in conformance with the written directives of the Engineer who may choose to reference an alternate applicable welding standard.
The fundamental premise of the code is to provide general stipulations applicable to any routine bridge situation. Acceptance criteria for production welds different from those described in the code may be used for a particular application, provided they are suitably documented by the proposer and approved by the Engineer.
Such alternate acceptance criteria may be based upon evaluation of suitability for service using past experience, experimental evidence, or engineering analysis considering material type, service load effects, and environmental factors.
The term Engineer as used in this code shall mean the State Bridge Engineer, or the Bridge Engineer’s designated representative. The Engineer acts on behalf of the State or Owner and unless otherwise specified, shall be the Owner’s official representative. All references to acceptance or approval shall mean acceptance or approval by the Engineer.
The term Contractor as used in this code indicates the party responsible for performing the work as required by the contract documents. The term Contractor is used collectively to mean contractor, manufacturer, fabricator, erector, or other party performing the work.
Product Details
- Published:
- 01/01/2020
- ISBN(s):
- 9781643221397
- ANSI:
- ANSI Approved
- Units of Measure:
- Dual
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus
