‘S4/Prequalfication of WPSs Sige Bavataroore A Button (8) Fie 1) Comer joint Base Mota Thickness eseva Ereearsioa (U=enimted) [1 Opening er Aan Worsra | Joint RootFace. | As Dstaies | As File | Welding | Wat sir Process | Designation | Ts Te | croove Angie | (260'312'3) | (600'312'3) | Posttons |" (E) | Notes a 6-0 | 118,178 ant smaw | aTcPs u u | tetamn | tnimies | "sine. a | sae [8.0.6 | nase | ono | store z guaw! | ercrecr| vam | uv | reamn | timmice | “Sing [BH 7S lage FCAN te | eeu | ripe are sve | SNV R 20 6, 0 eet saw | ropes | zremn | u | taaamn | 20-0 sn8 F 8 BES i meer | stot no | sions i Double baver groove weld (6) But jit (6) reine) Corner jot) Base Meta Thickness ———— (U=unimted) | moot Opening a Permitod | Total Wekang | Joint Root Face, | AsOotaioa | As Ft Up | ‘Walding. [Weld Sia| Process | Designaten | Ty Ta_| Groove Angle | (600.123) | (6003123) | Postions | (E+E) | Nows TiN16,-0 | +178, 176 a swaw | preps | semin | u Snlimiod | *Sivv6 an | 88 10-0 | stor . ‘cwaw sve,0 | a9, -496 [BH | Sie8e Bre-Ps.eF | vemin ‘nie tite + Feaw : some | ios | vow [83% 3 vine 6 Ed saw | torss | smn | u 40-0 a6 F | S48, | men, _ soso | iors v Figure 3.3 (Continued)—Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)Prequalification of WPSs/SS Single U greave weld) Butt joint (3) Corer joint (©) a ae ‘Base Metal Thickness | aie eevee {Us unimted) | Fost Opening Tlorances oct Face Permits Wording | Joint Groove Radus| As Oatiee | Asetup | ‘Wocing. |woissire Proce | natignatn | Te | Groove Argle | (G00 3425) | (wow3.1229 | Powsone | (6) Notes “78-0 | +18, 176 ei sua | a yi aoe swaw | pcre | smn | u aie 3 |B L = 108 | si seo | ae. ouaw 4m : Tine i Foaw | BOPEGF | amin | U uo | in. : s sig | ioe | 6-0 | sro | “hike saw | Boe6s | 7emn | u we | atte F s jeen | Hono | stots Double U-groeve wad) But joint 6) Base Metal Thickness cea | (U=unlentes) | Foot Opening Tolerances Root Face | ——— Permitted | Total Welaing | Joint Groove Radus| asDetaied | As Fup | ‘welsng | Weld Sie Process | Designation | Ty Ta | Groove ange | (s003.12.3) | (2003.12) | Postons | E+E.) | Notes 76,0] =e, 16 sis | Dg, smaw | BP vemn | — ane ar | sis. | 28 HO" “5° it6,-0 4U, "0 | su +10" “or sercr | tama | — a fee | AS Fa 10-0 ono 0-0" saw | pers | samn | — F | ses, | EM. Figure 3.3 (Continued) —Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)‘S6/Prequalifcation of WPSs gin Egreve wal Butt one (3) yea (1) Carn ont) MotaThexnose Groove Preparation (Us unlimited) | Root Opening Tolerances ‘oot Face Permitted waiting | _doint Groove Radiue| Ae Detaled | Ane up | 'Wolding. | Wold Size Process | Designation | Ty Ta | Groove Angle | (003.123) | (600:312'3) | Postans |" {E) | Notes Reo | +i6,-0 | +16, -176 : tevemin | “su,"0 sif8 Dies. suaw | ToPe vemin | u ee | ane al aki sore | stor, 6, 0 | 48, 1/86 = ce) sn6 DEW, saw | Bc-Pe amin |v fren te te a s |e a sro -o | soe a 16,0 | 48, 16 ae aa Stine A Ae, FoaW | TOPEOR | " sao | ane SN _| Fiore | sto: 4016-0 | 918, 16 oma . 3,0 siit8 AE GMAW | cesar | v4min | u epae E eere| aL s [AE Store | io oe +0 HG 0 1-0 Ae Bun, saw | teres | znemin | eo. | ae F s [Ey sor | stor 5 20 6-0 eae soe0 Ane saw | res 6 u eer eer F 8 oe ae mT “Apples to ins corner jis. “Applies io cuts comer ons. Figure 3.3 (Continued)—Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)‘See Notes on Page 88 Prequalification of WPSs/S7 ‘Double-J-groove weld (9) ie Biron) ieee) Borer) Base Metal Thickness rm —o — {UString | Roster lanes ot Face 7 Permizes | | Total Wotang | sont coo reds ps oeaiee | asrtup | ‘worm |W See Prose’ | oeitraion| Tr | Te ‘Groove ange | eon82) | (oo. i2%) | Pomons [E+E | Nowe 1 ine.-0. | +1, -178 O En saw | BTC-Po" V2 min u | — Al 8, +S, | Mp.N. tie | Sine , sions Seo a ouaw [SS | Sine ws las oww lercesar| vemn | u PUA | om | sess | ih afore } aIH8,-0 | sw | ores | seme | u a | Mme) oe 4 410%, -0- 0%, st ao. | ne -0 saw | cross | aamn |v a | aie foe SOS | sions pee ano wo | “Ute es | sw | ress | ame |v as Ff ses | By ss “Apples inside comer jolts. “~Applie to outsde comer jt Figure 3.3 (Continued)—Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12)‘58 /Prequaification of WPSs ‘See Notes on Page 28 Fiue-bevergrouve Wald (10) “For col formed (ASO0) rectangular tubes, C mension isnot ited. See the folowing Effective Weld Size o Fare-Bevel-Groove Wolded Joint. Tosts have deon performed on cok ormeel ASTM ASOQ malarial exhibit ing ac" dimension as small as, wih 2 nominal radius of 2 Ast curvature may not be @ quadrant ofa circle tangent othe sides. The comer cimoncion, “cay bese than Figure 3.3 (Continued)—Prequalified Partial Joint Penetration (PP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.12) Bat jon oint(n Cornet (©) ‘Base Metal Thickness | — Gueinimtnd) | Root Opening Telerances | Welding | sine oct Face | As Oolaled | ABFiLUp | wolding, | Weld Sze Process | Designation Te | 1 | eonctacus: | (eee 8128) | (oo'3.12) | Postons |" (E) | Notes 1 ane | 1,116 smaw | stop | 8] oy | T See ee ane an ser, | ON tinted | “Lined vin -0 | +178, 16 omaw ane 1, U0 | “susie var, [ASN Foaw |BTOPIOGE) Trin | U | ain atsno | “oanor | MF | 80r |* 2! Tinted | “that 0 | ine -0 wos || 2] wo | ilSae sew | reros | 22 | 32 | wa te ee eer ane tinted | United ads increases, the “" dimension also increases. 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[ABN L z as 30" F ‘Not req._| A. Br. N Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)Prequalification of WPS971 ‘See Notes on Page 88 {Binge bevel groove wold (4) Toerarcoe oy Fapoaies | _AoFaup Gersren_ | owas aeriie -o| 6 K Berea * a be osu cwimied | (Groove Proparstion weldog | sont oy aaa eee | ase aeaie cua guy |rouser| ou | ul asae nav sw [tous] uv | v PBS Sage pprarcoe woah eoren +e fa : ad ea excKGOUGE | Base Metal Thickness 7 Preparation mee a Root Opening es Permitted | Gas woos | soe ettte Taeceaea | arias | “anes | sisting | Bece | onsomaion| te | |anoenge | feoSta | ceesittn | rosa [S'PSN| nos ova | eum |v |—|rnowre | eure | oem | a | — [*gO Frew | Tee | Niles univ i" : ar Re aa [ewer [uf] ecw” | Neco | MH [a Te ae Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)‘TapPrequalification of WPSs Single Deve groove wels(e) Foy emer (6) Bese Meta Thickness Retatedaleacl e (U= united) | aor Opening Tosrancos Pomites | cas | waidng | Join ‘RootFace. | AsOataies | AsFitup | Woking. | srieding Process | Oesgraton | Ts | Te | croowe Ange | (203.3%) | (e013) | Posters [for FAW | Notes | sMaWw | TC-Udb: u U | Reowie | +118,-0 | 1/18, -178 all a ate 2 owe | Stne-0 | Notknaed uaa ee | ane 7 Tier TA. 6,4 GW Trouwcr | u |v fon | ore | Merce an [a ei Ro) 3 | ao an sw |rouws| ou |u| teemm | sone | “ene F = [os wae | oo | ails. i [ Double-bevel-groove wold (5) Tolerances Butane N ‘eee tS ‘A Denied | As FLU rane) Gant) | oes) BACKGOUGE $40 | 38 ee ' i | 08, v [Spacer] +1716, 0 [+180 ‘Base Metal Thickness oe cn wo Prearaton ‘Ueuninaed) | ___Groov Prev eee woisng | soot Gee] ‘won | sting Process | Designation RootOpening | Root ace | ‘Angle’ | Postions | forFOAW | Notes z ae al / Bc, | eu a4 | towne [aes] AD = | Pieh swaw E84 a A 7 i reuse v ran “Reve | f0018 [ana] FOH = [ek Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) @ Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)Prequalification of WPS973, See Noles on Page 08 DacBle aver groave Wo (5) Butt int (8) =! a ‘BACKGOUGE ‘Groove Preparation Base Mota Tiioose User |B ony Tolerate | Woking | Job Fosace” | AaDoaied | AsFiup | ‘Woldns | silane Proce vsnaton | _Tr__| Ta | Groweange | (Geo 191) | oe 18%) | Postione |iorFCAW | Notes | She.-0 | Hotknied eee ewaw | 2.se | - oa | eee asp | aan 1 we 0 | ae 1 ouw | euscr =| me | wee not | AB Foaw | 8-U5-Gt v : a+Be all required | M,N sete | Sols | Bovbie bevel groove wald (5) Paine Garner ent (C) ive Prepraon T | Base Metal Thickness: - — Een! d Root Opening Telerencee Permitted | Gas vieing | Jone Weta” | asDeniea | as Fiue | ‘Wola | sting Process | Designation hy Ta | Groove Angle | (see 3.13.1) | (see3.13.1) | Positions | tor FCAW | Notes: [omw [tous | uv [vl] asowve | neo | aneie| mw | — [So% = feegie | MAb | aban a Bay [reuse [fo] Tara | eh ES a Ras % 3 tee aaa sw | ours | ou ful tadiemme | woe | ue | oe | (ey ene | Matat | sioeS Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)‘74/Prequalification of WPSs oe aa = % po mae See noe SEE SRR, io ee oe ae ee dat [Base Metal Thickness | a | Sa net ee | SE ee Wet | aatnn |v. [vs fromm] Ee | AS [Sate | SS [| ae ee v ¥ [Reo be eo | te | ete = CBN swaw RoW | anas| tov | rai — [eee cvaw | SueE Uo taser | anoe [tate | a | a | Wit [Bowble V-groove wold cag Taree oe ‘AS Detailed | “As Fi-Up deeststy | wtesiely Feee Ura BUTS see a atc sine 7S ew sis Baotou Toekoss “a Gaoove Preparation a wed Permitted | Gas vitiog | Jone fect] Grow | Raw | Grove | ‘wang’ | se POE | owsittan |v te | onmty | Same | Reet [See | Sw | SHOE | ote Rao. 18 em fem| a | — 19% smaw | eur | oo Ro0w i tm [| non | — | oo aun RGN Sy [ewe [uy [— [arom ree | a |S] ow [ous |v [| 0 [one cm or | — fomn Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)Prequalification of WPS/75 See nots on Page 82 Sige Fare we) "loans Bam fsboiaiea | As FRUp Gooda9)_| (ae) a= ine 0 | 18, 8 Si ioe 116-0 | Re ited resto [a6 Base eal Hoes sie ove Propara “Usunintos) rove Propaation ol Wocing oot | Greowe | Root | Groove | ‘Wolsing | saking Boone ty__| | opentg | Sige’ | Face | Ruste | fosters [torFont| sows avaw | ove vu |= [acm lena [rw [eo] | (ge GMAW | ua - A, Br,C, Gower | ou [— awae | team | wae [an | nowrea [*8; Sage Farove wld Taras ota . Soren et (6) faDetaioe | Ae Fen fester) | (nia) A= 16,0 | oiH6, 10 aaiio- | oi Fa 31/4, 2116 Basso aa "Us unimied) Groove Preparation eae woring | Joint Toa | Groowe | Rost | Groowe | ‘Welang. | Svacing Process | Designation Me Te | Opening | Angie | Face | Radius | Positions | tor FCAW Awo1ve [ana | ite | rege | al | — swaw | ToUEe voju Rzowte [ence | fom | reae| ron | — ‘GMAW = 0 to: aa | tet Lad GUT [Tousear| vu [vu |a-owr|anar|t-ve| rae | At | oghes Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)‘ToPrequalification of WPSS Dauber oor Wo By a = eee ‘As Detailed | AS Fit-Up (o00 3.13.1) | (500 3.13.1) aa ee fess tas oe ‘Base Metal Thickness: T ecm oe 2 e | tes] cles | Sexe | eet oe, ol ee eo Sipe a ac =| @ eee (see 3.19.1) | (see 3.13.1) foe eee ee $10", 9" +10". 5" . V8, 26 AWE 7 | Base Metal Thickness iene — 2 | = aca tee es |e | ee Os [Bate | ES (Sa soe eww | room | oy fu way ais [aoa | iw [mae | no = Tait ees irene (Saliva Lee To La ESE Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13)Prequalification of WPS9/77 00 Note on Page #8 Sa pone wae TT Butler) omer et) | I IT | a t oe Loelen ‘ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm Bite hte ioenoae| Sens Papen Toman Fea Wetting | Jit fapeatea | ashton | ‘Wolang | sheting Freee | oecoton | __ 1s _| Tz | nostopaning| (ean) | tooo) | Pours |ierECAM| Note eine [paneer el =e mas ase eo eee Cia 64 mex uv 41.6, -0 Al = DN FoR at Ea [eutear | osm | — veo [vote | ow [ats | AN ero zat sAoKcouse Besrars ae h ALLOMENSIONS Wn Ak | Base Metal Thickness Groove Prep Soma Tasers i wera | soe Teowied | asta] ‘weamy | ont Pees | ousgrton | ts | te | Rowtosenng | eva) | tooo’) | Poaons [recA | News sw] caw | came |—| neg | reo | eo | a | — [oon UAT ouwor | eon [—| neowe | vise | ime | | id [Aom sa sSaar[ =| Feo Bose ersie.-ore eer e SA a Figure 3.4—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)78/Prequaification of WPSs one e =e Fret) Come joint (0) [ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ‘Groove Preparation Toeranee8 __| permitad | _ Gas Wielding | Joint [ AsDetaied | Aeritup | Woising | Shielding Process | Designation | Ty 7, | Root Opening | (s0e3.13') | (se03.13%) | Postions [for FCAW| Notes smaw | oi | 6amx | u % 460 | +103 al — fons GMAW 5 * Not Stan [tourer | esme |u| a-ows 30 | 89 Ce ‘saw | Teits | ~osmae | UA=o 2 eo E = Lea ‘Sage. V-groove waid | © Batt joint (8) aaa’ | MFrUp « Geeatan | coon | aay Rete} este | nae oe os a ae ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ® Base Metal Thickness a - a Groove Prouaton nas | a voy | pone |W eine re Tilng | enlteg Process | Designation qh th Root Opening Groove Angie: Notes: ON | smw | ove | uv |—- Lae Evol |= bw i mais Evor[——P ot Evon [Rigid | AN gw lounar| ou | — i s Eon | note [AL 7 EVO” [Notes [A Sar | wis} waa pasate ‘SAW | BU2S U = A= 16 em 20° oe = N Figure 3.4 (Continued) Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeter)ee e oe Shale go TT — | Comer joint (C) = Aseuied | Fe « Gest | teats) : ren a ae * a |uousownen | TE ] [Base Metal Thickness . ole | nie oor Preparation red | Gas | Welding Joint 7 i veparat Welding | Shielding | Process | Designation NW Root Opening Groove Angie Positions | for FCAW | Notes e a= a sua | cu | ou |v [RAD oF mais an a nee Fico sue | curear | ou |v [RSD a ase EvoH Sav) cues | somo Aas F Sa eues fo a 7 Tag Vapaoe wT Sen eacxcouse ae ca ' dh : ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm lg e aes Gre Paper (U=unlite®) | Fest Opening Basie Permited | Gas vig | ae atte” [aoosaaes | anciae | Wome | nating Frecet | peignaon | ts | Te | crave Ange | Goeater) | ceosian | Pontos |ieen| nots Teo] es suaw | eve oe Neo [tae | oa | — loon sie | Sone com ets eae = ' - HE3. | satin | an AGN Poa sie | Som roped 1 Over 127 | _ Cae oe | ee owezea T_T stare | rice | “eee | ok | ane fatsio oe sole aad verse =| teen e | ‘sO. = Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)‘Bo/Prequalification of WPSs See Notes on Page 68 Sagi V gue weld @ [Gomer jont pds Rc ua ab [ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ace eta Ticknes | ______ro0ve Prparanon Unum [Ao peng Toerances le Wioidng | doit foxFace’ | AeDsiiod | _AeFiup | ‘wodng | sho Process | esnaton | Ts __| Te | Groowe Angle | (e00'3731) | Go033211) | Positone |tor®CAW| Notes 60 | 6,3 emaw | cus vote Meo | wotimaee | oan | = [CDS in [916-9 ‘ouaw : net [Acs curcr vu fo 5 | nation | an FoAW sae) ees requires |“ 8 78,0 saw | cus eo fu °5 | “Hie F = foun | So | iors i Double ¥-gcove wold (2) Tetoraneos Betis ‘Aebwmied | As Up « oe e033") | (600191) co tii on | tex | 916-0 Lr a= +10 Hoe te Spoons [SA] — su“ st6- 0 [sesee [maw [30 3.0 |ALL DIMENSIONS IN men Base Metal Thickness = | “ine cove Preparation | “UStiumied)™ | ___ vow Pear remnes | cae vwavtog | sn 1 ‘wocrrg, | shee Process | Designation th Te | Root Opening Positions | for FCAW | Notes ie Aa fi easel ‘sMAW Buse | = R= 10 EV. OH = | Space 3x eoer=3xR Rate fvoa | —=—| v sw | 3 [epuetexal = | A= a Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)‘See Notes on Page 88 Prequalification of WPSS/81 Dowie roove wad) eer soe eecreieconraa ‘excKaoune p z oat Sos [ ess | as eos —[ yea [ae fea eet ae sei | ois | oo ois [a0 | “70 00707 | es For > 1888 0r7,<%oa ALONENSIONS 8 nm arta 7 | Root peng oo vemos | cas wing | _ Jott aaface’ | AaDeatea | Asie | isang | shting PESTS | oatttin |v, _ | ts | arsoweange | Gon't8%) | danas | Posten [irFOAW | noe wav Sean ea eae aaa ce Natit |-— Fae eae : : veased | ni 2 i uv |- [ates ee leas ‘To find S, see table above: S,=T, - (S) +) Sige beverarove wet Tamares Butt ort 8) rT GeoSta | moar Fevig.0 | 48. Fer ESE D504 Nm N Groove Preparation Gas ‘Welding Joint tii Shielding | Pree | pestion Rost Openna __|_ Groove Angie RIFEAE noes ase rs = eco ee Ci |e Ret0 a 30 =—_]e.0.N nee ar aaa gua | gumor |u| — [ae ae Noleg_ [A BEN I 2 a ne 90 ettea AB Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) ‘Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)[Boge bevetgrave wey Toler joint (T) Soren (0) ‘ebetsies | Aare eesis) | goes t3) s KR Ave ALL OMENSIONS Vn Basetvaa Teese Us inmand) rove Preparation as woidng | Joint sng Frosess | ossgraten [Ty Groove Ange | Poatione |‘orECAW| Notes be fa — [Dan suaw | Tou vu fu | fey a aan _ v Res a A__| Recurea | A, naw : TRL qua |roumce| ou |v ae | ew F | notreg | *Y : Tetra, aN Ree anes at | Noteea | AY saw | 1c-uses v u peo Fo] — funy Signoria wad) Suton) 4 def i ad anak ‘axckeouse ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm Base Metal Thickness: ee Wecninied) Trancee cee Woidng | Jot Tabetaies | AsFtUp | ‘wotdng | sheng Press | oncgnaton | Ty _| Te | RootOpanng | faoeaa") | (sn 3787) | Ponnone |feZCAl| Note svaw | 66 ve ws | 19-0 | neo | wm | — [ee 3] 3483 | notice |“ fs GMAW TB sa aoa | a 5 Net__[A.B,6, [RAY [eower [oo [=] lees’ | tote | Note [ar [ae |B Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)Prequalification of WPS983, Bingla Deve groove wala ay Tye 1) comer jon) | ale ALL OMENSIONS Nm Base Metal Thickness: ie Lies as — Ue ied | a openng Tolerances i wong | Joes foo Face’ | AsOeiated | AsFiUp | ‘worang. | sheiang Prose | oeclgraon | T. _| Te | crromanga | (eee St03) | ood | Fosters |‘orFCAW| Notes ‘sMaw | TCM vu u 160 | ste | at = 1a GU Teueor | u v Sipe | eran eases |aabeara | cra] Foaw | TC : ; ronued | “Ni 0 eo saw | ous | ou | u wa | ‘ie Se leis Ho | ai le Double-bevel cove wot () : TBiorenaae Buttjont (8) as ‘a Detaina | As FU Se oS | eos) Le BACKGOUGE R= 20. +60 Eate-0] a8 - et “a v (spacer! 18,-0 103.0 AL OIMENSIONS IN mm | | Base Metal Thickness ~ | ey {reo Preparation romuce | Gas waking | Jone Geoe| ‘Woung | sneldeg Process | vesgnaton | 7 | Te | nootopering | RoorFaco | ‘Ange | Postions | torFCAW | Notes v i Tes = eum [emnoxnl ¥ | a= | toms [anes] me te sun ave | tows [ones] - [go5 Tous | sasce v uA | now | toms [anon] now | — (gay Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) ‘Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)‘84/Prequalification of WPSs Deut bare geove weTT 1 Buttont (8) BACKGOUGE ALL DIMENSIONS IN mn | Base Metal Thickness es rete TOP | (Ue cnimted) | aos oponing |__Temnes oe Welding | dint RoctFace | As Detaled | ASri-Up | ‘Wedng. | snaking Prooees | oesignaion | Ts | Te | Groove Angle | (aee'3.131) | (0 3131) | Poskions [for FCAW | Notes | acows | 80 | 10,3 Fraes | 8 | wotlmtos Ben prose | POs | axptte EO | 88 owas : - 18, 8 | Notined nor |a.ono, | Foaw | BUS 2 ae | us espe. | S| requrea |“aN porwr | ico | ihe Boa Dovel groove wal) = Foie ‘ omer on (©) pss e BACKGOUGE ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm = © Base Meta Thickness Grove Peparston {Us snimtnd) |B opening Tea pane Weldog | soit Foot Face | AsDetaiag | AsFUp | Woidng. | Sheng Process | Designaton | __T__| Ta | Groove Ange | (0 3.131) | (ae 3.13%) | Poations |torFOAW | Nows ‘swaw | Tos v v ago | sea [oa | - [ER guay [Teusar |v u Hoe | es" a | ASE Foaw : required | MLN. 2 Es eae saw | Tous. v ul} “os we F — |S | | soo | ots Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)See Notes on Page 88 Prequalification of WPSS85 Sig V-groove wed (6) Tolerances eee ie aa Sitse Frese ot ee ae aaa oe anaes ear ee | Sy a aoe ET | alte a en — ad - FOH = CON suaw a [| — [eee = naan {9 fear FoAW | CUBGF uv u at | Notrog, | MEH Daubie groove wald (7) Buon) ALL DIMENSIONS IN‘ Tolerances ‘as Oeiaiea | As FUP (500 31 31) | (Gee 313.1) Base Metal Thickness: a eles roy nove Papston a Weiding | Joint Roa] Groove | Root ] Groove | ‘Welding. | Shiokding Bette | ein | | te | obetna | Seas | Fe [Sons | Sti | SPH | aes t eo peau atl eves) ie era a LULU } Min a Less aoe : maT Re au | emer [=| ecews [are ve fa [athe | BS eertrts—esCs 6h Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) ‘Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)‘86/Prequalfication of WPSs gles aroove weld) be i oo : Teoma | RE ees | eae, Reto} es < itor [or ‘ ao ae TE ‘cues eee car Tana mes a |e | ooo de MAW ous u — | n-owa | a-45| t-: rat All — [eco cm ae Sant easier | oa | econ [acon] ios cleo a — ay ; wo mame | a ems | ees, foam es ee ae 24 dei? | ALL DIMENSIONS iN mm 7 Sapam 1 7 0 wanes —— am) en ee | ae Some non [aaa HM [Stag Process | Designation th te ‘Angia | Face | Radius | Postions |tor FCAW Fee |e GMAW Tac. asa | ta | ro Not Figure 3.4 (Continued) —Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)Prequalification of WPS987 Sa TS aT ] Basa Rateaiea | AcFp ee ed Tas mat | AL MENON Wen e Re [Base Metal Thickness Ursin hve putin || woung fea] Groae | Boot ealing Peed a oping | Gogo. | Fase SERN ne sMAW Bus u — | Hevws |asaxe | tas ete i [Dovbie J groove word (0) i Tomames ea N ial eb ea Bs Foams | APO b Geodon) _| cevaia Revig,-0-| e183 A ore a= +10", i seatina ' an lee a 1 . pat awh su omen.ons Wen « sn Te ‘Suna chee panton | wt | set a] Gone Gaon | WS | eng Hated | oon |_| | open | Sage oS | PH | SE Reows | anasy all ee sw | reum | ou fo Hn = Reowa | «nae con | — [283 Rr rs : maya say [reumer| vv Aroma ia [atthe [fh Figure 3.4 (Continued)—Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) e Groove Welded Joint Details (see 3.13) (Dimensions in Millimeters)‘8&/Prequalification of WPSs Notes for Figures 3.3 and 3.4 Notas ‘Not proquafie for gas metal arc welsing using short Grcutng transfor nor GTAW. Rater to Annox A ‘ont ie weed trom ane ede ony. ‘yield appicaion ist those jlns to he hovizonta waiing position (see 2.27.5). 'SMAW dataed joints may be used for prequalified GMAW foxcept GMAW-S) and FOAW, ‘Meum weld sie (€) as snown in Tade 3.4. 5 as specified on drawings, Wilt welds are used in stately foaded structures to rove groove Wolds in corner and Toi, thee shal be equa to 14, but need not exceed 28 In. Groove wes In comer and Toh ofcycleally loaded structures shal be reinforced wih let wes x & Br GBackoouge oot o sound metal belore welding second sie & & o ‘qua to 1/47, but not mara than 38 ‘ule groove wala ay Run grmonsfnaril ath, th apt hm shatowar neve sh {be tices of ro ther pat fone. (©) apples indvigually to wach groove. nana han aout ‘Tne entation of te two members thefts may vary trom 135° to 180" for bul ons, or 4" fo 135" for comer nt, oF 45° 90" tor Tos, Fear coma aia, he ouside groove preparation may be nether cr bot members. provided the basic groove cotiguration i not ‘Ghangod and adequate edge dstancs' malrtaned te suppor the waldng operaionsuiloul excessive eae reli ‘Weld te (5) based on ts welded fash Table 3.4 Minimum Prequalified PJP Weld Sizes (see 3.12.2.1) Base Metal Thickness of ‘Minimum Weld "Thicke Part Joined ae" in. (am) in mm 178 (.2)10 316 48) inl wie 2 Over 3716 4.8910 1/4 (6.8) ne, stead Over 1 (64) 0172 (12.7) in ne 5 (Over 172(12.7)10 34 (19.0) inl uw 6 (Over 34 (19.0) 10 1-172 8.1) inc m6 8 Over 42GB) 021467.1)ine 3B 10 (over 2-1/4 (37-1) 108 (152) inl. ae Over 6152) se 16 “exept the weld ive need not exceed the thickness of he thinner 3.,12.4.1 Matched Box Connections. Details for PSP ‘roove welds in these connections, the comer dimei sone and the radii of the main tbe are shown ia Figur 355 Fillet welds may be used in toe and heel zones, (See Figure 3.2.) Ifthe comer dimension or the radius of the main tube, or both, are less then as shown if Figure 3.5, a sample joint of the side detail shall be made and see- tioned fo verify the weld size. The test weld shall be ‘made inthe horizontal postion, This requirement may be waived if the branch tube is beveled as shown for CIP ‘groove welds in Figure 3.6, ‘Mp Dodble-groove wee may Rave grooves of unequal dept, proved thse conform othe lmtations of Note E. Also the weld size N v Zz 3.13 Complete Joint Penetration Groove Weld Requirements ‘Complete joint penetration groove welds which may bbe used without performing the WPS qualification test prescribed in section 4 are detailed in Figure 3.4 and are ‘subject to the limitations specified in 3.13.1 3.13.1 Joint Dimensions, Dimensions of groove welds specified in 3.13 may vary on design or detail drawings Within the limits or tolerances shown in the “As De- tailed” column in Figure 3.4. Fitup tolerance of Figure 3.4 may be applied to the dimension shown on the detail drawing 3.13.2 J- and U-Groove Preparation. J- and U-grooves and the other side of partially welded double-V and ‘double-bevel grooves may be prepared before or after as- sembly. After backgouging, the other side of partially Welded double-V or double-bevel joints should resemble 1 prequalified U- orJ-joint configuration atthe joint root. 3.133 Tubular Butt Joints. For tubular groove welds to be given prequalified status, the following conditions shall apply: (1) Prequalified WPSs. Where welding from both sides or welding from one side with backing is possible, any WPS and groove detail that is appropriately prequal ified in conformance with section 3 may be used, except that SAW is only prequalified for diameters greater than ‘or equal to 24 in. (610 mm). Welded joint details shall be in conformance with section 3.Prequalification of WPSs/89 TOE ZONE TRANSITION ZONE SOE ZONE, (#) CIRCULAR CONNECTION e @ ‘dl T08 z0Ne Loy HEEL ZONE CORNER e set Coma (€) STEPPED BOX CONNECTION MITER CUT FOR yiceo" even, ‘CORNER TRANSITION PLAN SECTION e a ba connen —~] ‘TRANSITION (CORNER ‘TRANSITION \ soe zone Sroccenren —— t ‘TRANSITIONS ‘TOE OF WELD MITER CUT. ‘BRANCH END e |ADOITIONAL BEVEL. (C) MATCHED BOX CONNECTION Figure 3.5—Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.12.4)‘90/Prequaltication of WPSs a5" MN 45° MN, THIS LINE ar We. ATW. e "TRANSITION A TRANSITION 8 THis LINE TANGENT ATW. y= 75-60" ‘TRANSITION OR HEEL ty +f sem ‘SKETCH FOR ANGULAR voor sates racer i wove Figure 3.5 (Continued)—Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, ¥-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.12.4) @Prequalification of WPSS/91 tw wou 7 We. ue a. a 7 vo rocoes ome (CORNER DIMENSION Cat,s Bin mn) NO r= 21, OR ROOT ‘OPENING $1561. (1.6 mem) o—+| OR SEES 241 45° MIN RADIUS 15teMINOF AS REQUIRED TO FLUSH risune ‘enn wie soe comen sioe wren 4 = thokno9s of thinner section. 2 Bovoto eather edge except in trenton and neol zones. 5. Reat opening: O10 316 n.(S me) 4 Not prequaifed for under 30°. 9, Wold sis (lfctve Ue y 2 Z Lose Denis shown i Table 28. 8 Gateuations per 240.1. ena be dono fot lag long ose tan 18a shown, 7 For Box Section, jon preparation fer comor Wanstions chal provide a smooth tansiton from one dota to another Welding habe carnod continuously around cornet, with comers ly Dut Up and all weld slats an stops win Mat faces. 8, See Anrix B fr sett offal edral ange,“ 8, WP. = Work pot Figure 3.5 (Continued)—Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.12.4)‘2/Prequaification of WPSS eet 106 DETAIL, C.D DETALA ORS Pures POURE SS DEPENDING OY (Gee TABLE ss) conven os ‘conven sae TRANSITION DETAL 8 FIGURE 38 STEPPED BOX CONNECTION ROOT FACE eroo Ion @smm) ele HEEL DETAILB,C,ORD oe Ficune $8 DETAL AOR 8 DEPENDING ON Funes Bee tanese Dolo. ° Seay | conen \ pont oF comer Season TANSENCY Sanson INuNe wre BETAL 8 cune 38 Or oman (Get ALTERNATE DETALB FOR Suse Gircheo coe ony AcTERNATE DEALS atone Box connecrON (ron uP RE SPEIRS) oes: 1. Dotals A, B.C, D as shown in Figure 3.8 and al notes rom Table 3.6 apply 2. Jon preparation for correr welds shal provide @ smooth tanston om one deta to another, Weliing shal be carried continuously ‘aroun corner, win e-mers tly Bult up ana a ae starts ana stops wrt Nal taces 23, Relerences lo Figure 3.8 Include Fgures 3.9 and 310 86 appoptat Wo thckness (eee 2.96 6.7). Figure 3.6—Prequalified Joint Details for CJP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.13.4)@) Nonprequalified Joint Net prequalified joint details for complete joint penetration ‘groove welds in butt joints made from one side without backing. See 4.12.2 There are an 3.13.4 Tubular T-, ¥-, and K-Connections. Details for complete joint penetration groove welds weld from one side without backing in tubular T-, K-connections used in circular tubes are described inthis section, The applicable circumferential range of Details ‘A.B, Cand D are shown in Figure 3.6 and Figure 3.7, and the ranges of local dibedral angles, ('¥], correspond- ing to these are specified in Table 3. Joint dimensions including groove angles are speci- fied in Table 3.6 and Figure 3.8. When selecting a profile (compatible with fatigue category used in design) as & function of thickness, the guidelines of 2.36.6.7 shall be observed. Alternative weld profiles that may be required for thicker sections are showa in Figure 3.9. Inthe ab- sence of special fatigue requirements, these profiles are applicable to branch thicknesses exceeding 5/8 in. (159 mm). nwo wenn AREA FOR BETALAORS Figure 3.7—Definitions and Detailed Selections for Prequalified CJP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.13.4 and Table 3.5) Prequalification of WPSSI93 Table 3.5 Joint Detail Applications for Prequalified CAP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see 3.13.4 and Figure 3.7) Deait | Applicable Range of Local Dihedral Ang A | 180° to 135° B | 150°t0 50° © | 7510 30° | Not prequalified for D_|_s0%t0 15 J groove angles under 30" The applicable jon detail (A,B Cor D) fer a artclar pat of he ‘connection is determined bythe lea! dca angle. which hanes coaiuousy in progressing around the ae meet tb. Tange and dimensional apes given Det ABC. or Din ‘hide aeam allowable tolerseoes «See Amex B fr definition of ts died angle Improved weld profiles meeting the requirements of 2,36,6.6 and 2.36.6.7 are shown in Figure 3.10. Inthe ab- sence of special fatigue requirements, these profiles are applicable to branch thicknesses exceeding 1-1/2 in, GR mm), (Nos requieed for static compression loading) Prequalified details for complete joint penetration ‘groove welds in tubular TY, and K-connections,utliz~ ing box sections, are further described in Figure 3.6. The foregoing details are subject to the limitation of 3.13.3. Note: See the Commentary for engineering guidance in the selection ofa suitable profile ‘The joint dimensions and groove angles shall not vary from the ranges detailed in Table 3.6 and shown in Fig- ure 3.6 and Figures 3.8 through 3.10. The root face of joints is zero unless dimensioned otherwise, It may be detailed to exceed zero or the specified dimension by not ‘more than 1/16 in, (1.6 mm). It may not be detailed less than the specified dimensions. 3.134.1 Joint Dets penetrat Details for complete joint 1 groove welds in tubular T-, Ys and ils are preyuilifed for shielded cored are welding. These details may also be used for GMAW-S qualified in accordance with 4.12.43.‘94/Prequalifcation of WPSs Table 3.0 Prequalified Joint Dimensions and Groove Angles for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in Tubular T-, Y-, and K-Connections Made by Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc (Short Circuiting Transfer)? and Flux Cored Arc Welding (see 3.13.4) ] DeailA Deal Deuile DeailD | yensoe 35° 50° 50° yerse-30% | ya agr- 159% Bd weparton a] mn som : in| oer 1 stor > 108° Favs | Gvaws | Haws | OMaws = suaw | ncawc | suaw | eawe on 0 @ 0 | Fcaws | SMAW [UBin, Qmm) 25°40" | wainémm| dy Lain (sme) 15-25" | for > 45° Fiopor wot sisi. tenig ain, | ssn | inn, | mm, max | tm) | ism | comm | sorgets OMAW.S (Rin, mm 3-40" win | im visin | viem | SMAWS [18 mm 30-407 (1.6 mm) (16 mm) (6 mm) (1.6 mm) a ‘3B in. (10mm) 20°-25° Nominter | Nomintr eu asta oe ooo" | “estar Toit inde cor tx sor urmore ads a ve10s tse Detail B Sri mia 4s att my : Sine Compl me ao at bed ot rane ; | Be creed 788 AA 2uhin® 2 tylsin 8 for Weld may be L ‘but need not F< 90" built up to. exceed 173% ines stkerite a needed to obtain reared @ Not prequalified for oowe sles (0 under 30° tial pez of back op weld cent wl wid of groove (8) i calTlnt to mst ound welding: the nosey wih of weld rove CW) provides by back-op weld owes: 1. These root etal apply to SMAW ané FCAW-S (6 sielded) 2 These root ceils apply to GMAW. (shor cieuting waster and FCAW.G gus shed. Ber GMt a Gund 79 4 Pur deal ned ee MAW (oy Note) 4, See Figure 3. for minimum sandra profs (lied hckness. 5: Se Figure 39 fr alert toefle rote 6. See Fgwe 310 for improved poe (see 2 35.66 an 2368:,Table 0.7 Prequalification of WPS995 Prequalified WPS Requirements® (see 3.7) SAW omaw/ vaiabte | Posion | Wold Type sMaw Single [Parl FCAW? Fre (Note | 5/6 Fiat in, vin Win ee 36a oo tin Tie a Diameter “sin Requires WPS Qualification Test = Vewica 6 in. Nove 2) 372 in ‘Overhead | Al 36 in. Nowe 2 ‘Stn. Al Fille 000] 12008 Grove weld root pas 7008 withopening | Wibin the Within the Sroewng | BRE Of | vntimitea | FREE OF Gromenel? | cmaiet | sta | ay a Gimen | an renpass | operation by operon by ein | he filler metal {he filer meta Groove weld | manufacturer sanafactrer fil pases oo oa Untied cappass Maximum [Ft — Ustiio ihe Root Pass | Horizon S/n 3i6in, all Thickness [Veil in ‘in. (Note 4) FOveriead 6; Si6in au at vi6in sin sin Moximarm | Fat Bin iain ingle Pass | Horizontal wisw,|_si6m, | ssi. | ain Tiler Weld ret See | eri Win 12a (Note3) [Overhead Sin S/i6in. Tally] an spistyer | SPIEL | soc tgen Maximum | All for oe ectodes or | Single Pass | GMAWAFCAW) sotttayer_| Ler | Faw Split layers wish — | UorsAW) | Any taser of Sptniyen | sainandem | 42110] ses wide if 378 in| clocwoden | split ayer terse | Noes (0) Except root passes £2) $2 1n for EXX4 and low-hysrogen lcd {) seet 7 Aeromonas ASE, (4) See 3.1.2 for stn to-do (5) Inte FH or OF psions or nosubuias, slayer when the yer width w > Si, (16 ma), Lethe Verizl pon for omubulars the $6.0 6 for tubular spe ayers when the wat #1 in 23 mam). (6) Shao ren nents seme (7 GMAW'S snot rogues,‘96/Prequalification of WPS ROOT FACE 0-171 in, (1.8 my BUILD UP AS ty mate MAINTAIN ty re = ey a iy © io ovens trroao" Fawe e sr 8 watt eos a bers | . J bel ne va STE 1'See Table 36 for dimensions tL RW 2 Mieimum standart wald pre as shown by so tine, 5. A concave rote, as shown by dashed Ines, aso applicable. 4: Convent veriad, et. ae subject one ltations 0 5.28. e 5. Branch momoer ickrosa, Gls ubjec to lmtatons of 2.98.67, Figure 3.8—Prequalified Joint Details for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in Tubular T-, Y-, and K-Connections—Standard Flat Profiles for Limited Thickness (Gee 3.13.4)Prequalification of WPS8/97 ROOT FACE CA8.0. (8mm) at BUILD UP AS ty sree A’ NANA tarsrurne 7 (36 mle ¥ ei oo \ t te y= 90-50" y= t80138 y= 150% 90" DETAIL DeTaLe yeas FROM C TOD Notes: 1 Sketches iusrateaternae standard profes with lo ie. 2 S00'236 87 for appleabe ange of Mickross ty ‘8 Minimum Mt weed se, F = fy, algo subject 1 ints of Table 6.8 4. S00 Table 36 for dimensions ly LFW. 6 ‘5. Comvexiy and overlap are subac othe Imtatons of 524 5. Concave profes, as shown by dashed lines are ao acceptabie Figure 3.9—Prequalified Joint Details for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in ‘Tubular T-, Y-, and K-Connections—Profile with Toe Fillet for Intermediate Thickn« (ee 3.13.4)‘98/Prequalification of WPSs pun up as REQUIRED TO toa MANTAN ty “He / oor race | y= 100-198 DETALA DETALE INSIDE BeveL. ee el ‘WELD ‘WELD we a78 90° yaa 901 yaaa DETAIL ‘TRANSTON DETAIL FROMG TOD Notes: 1 Tasting improved wold profes or 2.3886) a wold ar 2.36.8 6(2) ly ground 2. Fortanny sections or fatigue cca applications a lcicaled n2.96.68.7. Figure 3.10—Prequalified Joint Details for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in e ‘Tubular T-, Y-, and K-Connections—Concave Improved Profile for Heavy Sections or Fatigue (see 3.13.4)Prequalification of WPS999 Notas: 1. (Ep) (E) = Efoctvetroats dopenant on magnitude of rot opening (Ry). Soe 5.22.1, () represents 1 trough 2. t= "theese of thinner pat. 53, Nat progutfied for gas metal are welding using short ckcuting transfer or GTAW. Rotor Annox A for GMAW.S. ‘4 Figure O. Apply Z loss mension of Table 2.2 to datrmine ofc oat ‘5. Figue O, not prequaited tor under 3°. ror welgerquaiicatons, 5 ab r ) Figure 3.11—Prequalified Skewed T-Joint Details (Nontubular) (see 3.9.3)4. Qualification 4.0 Scope ‘The requirements for qualif f procedure specifications (WPSs) and welding personnel are described as follows: Part A— General Requirements. This part covers ‘general requirements of both WPS and welding perso ‘el performance requirements ‘Part B— Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). ‘This part covers the qualification of a welding procedure Specification (WPS) that is not classified as prequalitied cordance wi Part C— Performance Qualification, This part cov- crs the performance qu jon tests requized by the o determine a welder’s, welding operator's or tack ‘welder’s ability to produce sound welds, Part A General Requirements 4.1 General ‘The requirements for qualification testing of welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and welding personnel (defined as welders, welding operators and tack welders) are described in this section. 4.1.1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Except for prequalified WPSs in conformance with section 3,3 {WPS for use in production welding shall be qualified in conformance with section 4, Part B, and shall be ap- proved by the Engineer Properly documented evidence of previous WPS qualification may be accepted with the Engineer's approval. The requirements listed in Annex IV, Table 1V-1, Code Requirements Thai May he Changed by Procedure Qualification Tesis, may be var- ied when the WPS is qualified by tests 4.1.1.1 Qualification Responsibility. Each manufac- turer or contractor shall conduct the tests required by this code to qualify the WPS. toL 4.1.1.2 Previous WPS Qualification, Properly docu. mented WPSs qualified under the provisions ofthis code bby a Company which ater has a name change due to vol- untary action or consolidation with a parent compan ‘may ufilize the new name on its WPS documents. 4.1.1.3 Impact Test Requirements. When required by contract drawings or specifications, impact tests shall be included in the WPS qualification. The impact tests. requirements, and procedure shall be in conformance ‘with the provisions of Annex IM, or as specified in the contract document 4.12 Performance Qualification of Welding Person- nel. Welders, welding operators and tack welders to be employed under this code, and using the shielded arc welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), gas ‘metal are welding (GMAW), gos tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux cored are welding (FCAW), electroslag ‘welding (ESW), or electrogas welding (EGW) processes, shall have been qualified by the applicable tests as de- scribed in Part C ofthis section, Ses Commentary. 4.1.2.1 Previous Performance Qualifieation. Prop- erly documented evidence of previous performance qual- ification of welders, welding operators and tack welders ‘ay be accepted with the Engineer's approval 41.2.2 Qualification Responsibility. Each manufuc- turer or contractor shall be responsible forthe quali tion of welders, welding operators and tack welders, ‘whether the qualification is conducted by the manufac- turer, contractor, or an independent testing. azency. 4.13 Period of Effectiveness 4.1.3.1 Welders and Welding Operators. The ‘welder's or welding operator's qualification as specified Jn this code shall be considered as remaining in effect indefinitely unless (1) the welder is not engaged in a ‘given process of welding for which the welder or welding ‘operator is qualified for a period exceeding six months or unless (2) there is some specific reason to question a welder's or welding operator's ability. See 4.32.1102/Qualifieation 4.182. Tack Welders, A tack welder wha passes the test described in Part C or those tests requited for welder {qualification shall be considered eligible to perform tack ‘welding indefinitely in the positions and with the process. for which the tack welder is qualified unless there is sone specific reason to question the rack welder’s ability see 4.32.2) 4.2 Common Requirements for WPS and Welding Personnel Performance Qualification 2.1 Qualification to Earlier Editions. Qualifications which were performed to and met the requirements of earlier editions of ANSI/AWS DI.1 or AWS D1.0 of AWS 12.0 while those editions were in effect are valid and may be used. Its not acceptable to use an earlier edition for new qualifications in liew of the current, edition, unless the specific early & ‘requirement, ion is a contractual 42.2 Aging, When permitted by the filler metal specifi cation applicable to weld metal being tested, fully ‘welded qualification test specimens may be aged at 200°F to 220°F (93°C 10 104°C) for 8 + 2 hours. 423 Records. Records of the teat results shall be kept by the manufacturer or contractor and shail be made available to those authorized to examine them. 4.2.4 Positions of Welds. All welds shal be classified 1s flat (F), horizontal (H), vertical (V) and overhead (OH), in accordance with the definitions shown in Fig- ures 4.1 and 4.2 ‘Test assembly positions are shown in: 1) Figure 4.3 (groove welds in plate) 2) Figure 4.4 (groove welds in pipe or tubing) 3) Figure 4.5 (fillet welds in plate 4) Figure 4.6 (fillet welds in pipe or ubing) Part B Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) 43 Production Welding Positions Qualified ‘The production welding positions qualified by a WPS shall conform tothe requirements of Table 4.1 The type and number of qualification tests required 19 ‘qualify a WPS fora given thickness, diameter or both shall conform wo Table 42 (CIP), Table 4.3 (PIP) ot ‘Table (Tile, Devas on he Indlvidual NDT and me- chanicai test requirements are found in the following subsections (Visual Inspection (see 48.1) 2) Nondestructive (sc 48.2) 3) Face, rot and side bend (see 4.8.3.1) (4) Redused Section (see 4.8.3.4 (5) All-Weld-Metal Tension (see 4.8.36) (0) Maeroetn (ee 4.8.0 4.5 Weld Types for WPS Quulification For the purpose of WPS qualification, weld types shall be classified as follows: 1) Complete joi i lds for Nontubular Connections (see 4.9) 2) Partial joint penetration (PJP) groove welds for Nontubular Connections (see 4.10) 3) Fillet Welds for Tubular and Nontubular Connec- tons Gee 4.11 4) CAP groove welds for Tubular Connections (see 413) 5) PIP groove welds for Tubular T-, ¥-, and K- connections and Bult Joins (see 4.13) 6) Plug and Slot welds for Tubular and Nontubular Connections (see 4.14) 4.6 Preparation of WPS ‘The manufacturer or contractor shall prepare a written, WPS that specifies all of the applicable essential ables referenced in 4.7. The specific values for these WPS variables shail be obtained from the procedure. ‘qualification record (PQR), which serves as written con- firmation of a successful WPS qualification 4.7 Essential Variables 4.7.1 SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW. and FCAW. Changes beyond the limitations of PQR essential vari. ables for the SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW processes shown in Table 4.5 shall require requalification of the WPS,Qualification/103 “Tabulation of pasiions of graave weide Fat Se eT 7 Hotzontal 8 orto 15" a Overhead ° oto a0" = 280" to 380" ; D Teer ‘20 10 260" come E 80°10 90" 0° 380" VERTICAL PLANE Notes: {1 The horizontal reference plane is avays taken oli Below the weld uncer consideration 2. The inclination of axis measured tom te Ranortal eterence plane ward ie vericalreforance plane 5, The ange of rotation of the fae fe determined by a line perpendicular othe theoatical face of tho weld which ‘basses through the axe of ho wala, Tha “eloronce posiion (0) ofrtaton of the face nvatiadly pots nthe ‘Section opposite fo atin whieh the aus angle mereases. Wher looking t pot Pine angle of Yeaton Of he {ace of he weld fe meatured in a cockw'ee recon Wom te efetence postion (0°) Figure 4.1—Positions of Groove Welds (see 4.2.4)104/Qualification Tabulation of postions of fit wekis Featn Bagram eteerce ___eanaton crane Reson ote Fat cent Fe SOP erzota ® eo 2B 1 5 ‘Overhead c or i080" ae Verte é ener eto a0 Figure 4,2—Positions of Fillet Welds (see 4.2.4)PLATES HORIZONTAL (AVTEST POSITION 16 PLATES VERTICAL; VERTICAL (0) Test PosmoN 3a Qualification/10s PLATES VERTICAL; ‘AXIS OF WELD HORIZONTAL. (a) TEST POSITION 20 PLATES HORIZONTAL (©) TEST POSITION 4G Figure 4.3—Positions of Test Plates for Groove Welds (see 4.2.4) 4.72 Electrosiag and Electrogas Welding, See Table 4.6 for the POR essential variable changes requiring WPS requalification for the EGW and ESW processes. 4.73 Base Metal Qualification. Base metals listed in ‘Table 3.1 that are subject 1o WPS qualification testing ‘shall qualify other base metal groups in accordance with ‘Tuble 4.7, Base metals not listed in Table 3.1 or Annex M ‘shall be qualified in conformance with section 4, and have the Engineer's approval ‘WPSs with steels listed in Annex M shall also qualify ‘Table 3.1 or Annex M steels in conformance with Table 77, Annex M contains recommendations for matching “rongth filler metal and minimum preheat and interpass temperatures for ASTM ASI4, ASI7, A709 Grades 100 and 100W, ASTM A710 Grade A (class 1 and 3) steels, and ASTM A871 Grades 60 and 65. Preheat and interpass temperatures lower than re- quired per Table 3.2 or calculated per Annex XI shall be ‘qualified by tests approved by the Engineer 4.8 Methods of Testing and Acceptance Criteria for WPS Qualification ‘The welded test assemblies conforming to 4.8.2 shall hhave test specimens prepared by cutting the test plate, pipe, oF tubing as shown in Figures 4.7 through 4.11, whichever is applicable. The test specimens shal be pre- pared for testing in conformance with Figures 4.12, 4.13, 4.14 and 4.18, as applicable.106/Quatification © npevonzowra, xo norareD ( 1 elpearets) oteoer PELE neTA a WEAR TH Tow, (atest posmon enorareD mee on ruse vennica no euSNonowtt ss (an (oyresrrosmowza thd 3 PIPE OR TUBE HORIZONTAL FIXED (+16) AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELOING. ‘WELD FLAT, VERTICAL, OVERHEAD, (6) TEST POSITION 5 e ass | a — | PIPE INCLINATION FIXED (45° +5") AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING, es i rerscemonsenc,vonecomecron, @ Figure 4.4—Positions of Test Pipe or Tubing for Groove Welds (see 4.2.4)axis OF WELD ‘THROAT OF WELD HORIZONTAL VERTICAL (A) FLAT POSITION 1F AXIS OF WELD VERTICAL a (©) VERTICAL POSITION aF Figure 4. 48.1 Visual Inspection. For acceptable qualification, ‘welds shall meet the following requirements: (1) The weld shal be fee of cracks. (2) Al craters shal be filled to the full oss section ‘of the weld. (3) The face of the weld shall be flash with the sur- face of the base metal, and the weld shall merge smoothly with the base metal, Undercut shall not exceed 1/32 in, (1 mm), Weld reinforcement shall not exceed 18 in. G mm). (4) The Foot of the weld shall be inspected, and there shall be no evidence of cracks, incomplete fusion, or in- ‘adequate joint penetration. A concave root surface is per- mitted within the limits shown below, provided the total AXIS OF WELD HORIZONTAL ~ xis OF WELD HORIZONTAL ‘Qualification/107, NOTE: ONE PLATE MUST BE HORIZONTAL (8) HORIZONTAL POSITION 2F NOTE: ONE PLATE MUST BE HORIZONTAL (0) OVERHEAD POSITION 4F $—Positions of Test Plate for Fillet Welds (see 4.2.4) weld thickness is equal to or greater than that ofthe base metal (8) The maximum root surface concavity shall be VIG in, (1.6 mm) and the maximum melt-through shall be 1/8 in, (3 mm). For tabular T-, Y-, and K-connections, melt-through at the root is considered desirable and shall not be cates for eejestion. 4.8.2 Nondestructive Testing. Before preparing me~ ‘chanical test specimens, the qualification test plate, pipe, cof tubing shall be nondestructively tested for soundness. as follows: 48.2.1 RT or UT. Either radiographic (RT) or ule sonic testing (UT) shall be used. The entire length of the ‘weld in test plates, except the discard lengths at each end,108/Qualific (A) TEST POSITION 1F Fon FLar POSITION (ROTATED) (FIXED) | {P)TEST POSITION 4F FOR OVERHEAD POSITION (exeD) (8) Test Position 2F FOR HORIZONIAL POSITION Ci {©)TEST PosiTiON 2F FOR HORIZONTAL POSTON (ROTATED) Ce (©) TEST posmion sF FOR MULTIPLE POSITION (exe) Figure 4.6—Positions of Test Pipes or Tubing for Fillet Welds (see 4.2.4) shall be examined in accordance with section 6, Part E or E. For tubulars, the full circumference of the completed weld shall be examined in conformance with section 6, Past C, 48.22 RT or UT Acceptance Criteria, For accept- able qualification, the weld, as revealed by radiographic or ultrasonic testing, shall conform to the requirements of section 6, Past C. 48.3 Mechanical Testi 2s follows 18- Mechanical testing shall be 48.3.1 Root, Face, and Side Bend Specimens (see Figure 4.12 for root and face benuls, Figure 4.13 for side bends). Each specimen shall be bent in a bend test jig that meets the requirements shown in Figures 4.15, through 4.17 ois substantially in accordance with those. figures, provided the maximum bend radius is not ex- ceeded. Any convenient umeuns may be used 10 move the plunger member with relation to the die member, The specimen shall be placed on the die member of the jig with the weld at midspan. Face bend specimens shall be placed withthe face of the weld directed toward, the gap. Root bend and fillet weld soundness specimens. shall be placed withthe root ofthe weld directed toward the gap. Side bend specimens shall be placed with that ity if any, directed to- ‘The plunger shall force the specimen into the die until the specimen becomes U-shaped. The weld and heat affected zones shall be centered and completely withinrap ang Apa 9 Sa yer 2 sf wsepat 290 10 3812) BHP Quulification/109 400 vets oa rd Boeee excann| a0 ade Pee FAL woBEND PoUHeSD Bop alg woNDNPOAT “adi rela Aq paylrend suonisod Bupiem uorTONpald—voREoUHEAD SAM (e't 208) sy8e1 eqn xog pueHOrQusitication Tabla 42 WPS Qualification—Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds; Number and Type of Test Specimens and Range of Thickness and Diameter Qualified (see 4.4) (Dimensions in inches) 1 Tests on Plate’? ‘Nomial Plas Pipe of Tue Ticknes+ Number of Specimens ‘Quali, n Nominal [Reduced Pine | Seton Face Bend | Side Bend | Thickness 1) | Tension ee GeeFig. | Geez Tesed.in | Fie.) jar | cy” | ain | ee ietss@] 2 2z 2 = [8 a wi 2 — [4 95. | Unt Test Pipes| tee and over — ere ee a teadan | 32 [at row sere 2 = T_ [6G and over Wz_[ 2 e Tzi00_ [2 = [FT oto and over [95 | Untied mm OD X55 mn WT 19 rough ‘Standard | or 75 mm OD x 5.5 mm WT 2 i é 100 i a Tou Ppe| 18 mm OD TES mn WE | samen Ob x Hamm t | — | 4 [rwanaover| ax | unimiea 3. Teton Elsrosiag and Electousn Welding ‘Nominal Pate Tsknee amin of Spcimane Qualifies Reduced | All-Weide | T Nomina Piste Secon | Meal | Side Bent Thickness | Tension (ee | Tension (xe Gee ig. | Impact Ttsed | Reais) | Feats) | 43) | Tess | Min | Mar T z 1 4 | Nowe [ost] ir tying (ee 48.1) and sujet NDT (ee 48.2). One tet la, pp o tbe shal be required {each qualified postion ‘See Figre 4.10 nd 11 fr test plat euirements. A Sgr roone webs tht we qualited witout achgoupng he maxima hickness qui shal be 2 5 te 1 ets pate mish. ‘4 CaP goonc weld qulfation on any theless ox ameter goles a ie le cr PI groove weld fr any thickness, 5, Qualification wlan) pipe diameter quale ail box section widths and pe. 6 species, rpact ove sal conform to Ansex 5 Sc Tl 4 fern roo det egied for gelation of ola but and TY, Kecnnection jit See Fre 49 forpitereaurements112/Qualifieation Table 4.3 Number and Type of Test Specimens and Range of Thickness Qualifiod— WPS Qualification; Partial Joint Penetration Groove Welds (see 4.10) ‘Number of Specimens)? ‘Macroetch for Reduced. Qualification Ranges Weld Size (E) Section Nominal Pate, Pipe or Tubing ‘Tesi Groove 410.2° Tension Root Bend Face Bend Side Bend Plate Thletvoas in (ony Depih, T 4103 eeFig. (See Fig, (Gee Fig. | Groove | Tskness ins (mm) in. emmy aia 412) 412) 413) | Depth | Min Max imsTs M8 peas 3 2 2 2 = 1 | 162) or ye x flux-electrode classification mead 1) Change oan eleodeoruvclsavols | ANGVAWS |” ANSVAWS | ANSUAWS | ANSUAWS | ANSTAWS Saeco not covered ASI orASS |AS.T of AS23]AS.18 oF AS28|4520 or AS. 2945.18 0 A528 3 Addition or deletion of er metal x 6) Changs fon cold wit fed wo ho wie ead 2 7) Adin or dean of iplomana 7 ewsered or gran filler metal or ut wre Incest ne sunt of sppeneatal a dered or granular ler metal or ie 3 te alloy conten of the weld metals lagely dependent on sappementl powdered fle metal ay WES change teal in : 2 el epost i de important alloying Slements not ecing te WPS chil Somosion requirements | Fiearode ai eel Sim 10) Change in nominal eleceode diameter by: | 722i | Any emase | Ansinmease | ANY | increase or decree {iy Change in nomber of eeswodes x x x 12) Change in sngtn ccd ips oro : in ANSUAWS AS12 ieee Parameters 13) A change inthe amperage for ech camer | 21 1.104 increase] > 105 Inrease|> 10% increase|>25% increase sed reomnenset ? ete | rare’ | ordeces | ordeene Onis wen xing an loy 14) chang ape of eat (ae) ot [tutor . : fol and mode of anse (GMAW on) sec ead tempered ial Toa alent 15) Achangein the woiage foreach diameter | recommended | >7% inrease | >75increase | > 7% increase |> 25% increase elie Iyttecleole| ‘ordecesse, | ordecease | oréscreme. | ocderese maitre (continued)114/Qualification Tabla 4.5 (Continued) Proce Shieled Meta] Submened [Gas Mul Are] Flux Cored | Gas Tungsten seni! Variable Changes to POR Requiing | Are Welting | AreWeising | Welding | AreWelding | Are Weling equlifeton Gaaw) | "waw | taMaw | “tecaw” | “CGtaw) lectrical Parameters (cont) 16) An increase he wire eed sped foreach fleeuode diameter Gif not amperage pie | >10% | > 10% centred) by TMA eg nthe et pend ots at > 19 creme) 29% HTN» BSCS Sg ee inp onl segues) hy ordesrnse | oTgeeeme | orderese oe decrease ay wen 18) An inerease in heat input (Note 5) by > 10% > 10% > 10% pion | apy inne requied) Shielding Gos 1B) A change in slng gu rom angle gst any oter single gs oF mintre of gs, in : : . the specified nominal percentage composition of aga mixture, ort no gas [5350 naar] 200 nowom] 2 neat 20) A eange Ino ga ow rte by epee eee TANSUAWS | ANSUAWS 21) A change oa sbiltng gts wt covered in [,ANSUAWS | ANSUAWS | SAW Parameters 2B Achange of> 10%, or UB in, whishoveris : ree, he longa spacing of thea BB) A change of> 108, or UR in, whihovers : rats in the tera pacing ofthe ares : ZR) An rete or decrease of more han 1 inthe angular easton of any pail x elesrode 25) For machin or asiomaie SAW: an rcrease cor decrease of more than "inthe ane of x the elec 36) For machine o onal SAW, an cease cor dorease of mors then 5 normal he x rection of wel Genera 27) Forthe POR poove wea, an increase or decrease > 25% nthe mer of passes x x x x x QNore 6) 2B) A change a poion at qualcd oy Table 4.1 = = x _ BB) A change in dame, o thickness Bh _not qualified by Table 4.2 . = x a ‘i 3) A change in base metal or combination oF bose metals notlisidon the PQR qualified) x x x x x by Table 7 ‘continuedQualifications 15, Table 4.6 (Continued) Shielded Metal] Submerged [Gas Met Arc] Flax Cored | Gas Tungsten Essential Variable Changes to PQR Requiring | Are Welding | Arc Welding | Welding | ArcWelding | Arc Welding Requaltication (maw | aw | Gmaw) | caw) | CTAW ‘Genera ou’) 3iy Vera Weling: For any ps om oh tndownhl orice vera Sa A change in woore ope Ge, sae te oubi-V).Qulfcaton of any CTP [Poove weld qi oreny grove dell |X x x x x plying wih he equements 0312 x33 © —_ Bh emmgsintierpe atone wave |x : 7 : : roow snd vie va Bay A change exerting oles oT 312, 513, 3134, 52241 05224 2imolving: 2 Arcee in te prove ste x x x x x 3) A acene inte opng ©) An ses in theron face 35) The omission, bat not incision, of acing _ oF backgouging hs 7 x x x 346) Decrease from prea emperature eR | >| oar | asF | 5 100F Note Dy: (sq | em | W390 | (ae | sso > 100°F 37) Inerease from nterpesstemperaire (ssc) (ote 7) by ebay required 38) Decrease rom inerpass temperature >25 >25 | >25F | >28F | > 100% (Note D by «as | aso | wero | a390 | oso 55) Aton or on op we 7 7 7 : 7 @ vc 1 An "2" indzates appliabiliy er the process shaded block indents nonappiaDiliy, 2 A change dcressing filer tal seen levels permite witout WPS regulation increase or decree inthe clocede amet shall euie WS reualifcton, taco lec weds maybe Geen y she lage ingle posit weld a esl ulipherpss filet weld ‘pifcaton et . Trev event vaibls apply ony when het input conto contact document requirement, Heat input in joules per inch sal be elclated 8 Va rok rave sped 6 fe proton wed groove are tfes fro hat of the POR grove area is permisibe vo change be narbe of PQR pases in proportion the are without egiing WPS requalieton 17. The production welding preheat otras trmpertuze may be es than the PQR pret r interes temperature provided that he provisions of ‘Sand Table 32 ae me andthe tae etal temper al ote les than the POR temperate tthe te of subsequent welding6/Qualification Table PQR Essential Variable Changes Requiring WPS Requalification for Electrosiag or Electrogas Welding (see 4.7.2) Essential Variable Changes to PQR Requiring Requslfcation Roqualifcation! by ‘WPS Test ‘Requalifiation! by Resiographic or Utrasonie Tes? Filer Metal 1A significant” change i filler metal or consomable guide metal composition “Molding Shoes (fixed or movable) 2) A change ftom metic to nonmetallic or vice versa 3) A change fom fusing o nonfusng oF vee vera 4) A reduction in any eros-sectional dimension or area ofa solid nonfusing shoe > 25% '5) A change indesign fom nonfusing solid lo water cola or vice versa Filler Metal Oscillation 1) A change fn eiltin teeorc spd» 10 ipa (22 mame) 7) ‘A change in oscillation traverse dwell ime > 2 seconds (except as necessary to compensare for joint opening variations) ‘8 A change in oscillation traverse length which alfets by more than 1/8 in G mum), the proximity of fille metal ta the molding shoes Filer Metal Supplements 9) A change in consumable guide metal core erovt-sectional rca > 30% 10) A change inthe fox system, .., coved, magnetic electrode, exter, * DA change in fh consjunidon including consumable guide coating 12) A change in Mux burden > 30% Electrode/Filler Metal Diameter 13) Inerease or decrease in electrode diameter > 132i. (038 mm) 14) A change in the numberof electrodes used Electrode Amperage 15) An increase or deareae in the amperage > 20% 16) A change in ype of current (ac ord) or poliny Electrode Are Voltage TT An inorease or decrease in the volage > 10% Process Characteristics 18) A change 1 a combination with any other welding process 19) A change fom single pass to mut-pass and vice versa 20) A change from constant crzent © constant vallage and vice versa ed Speed 21) Am increase or decrease inthe wire feed spood > 40% ‘Travel Speed 22) An increase or decrease inthe travel speed (mo an automatic function of ae length or deposition rate) > 20% (except as necessary to compensate for vaaton in joint opening) (continued)Qualification/117 (Continued) Requalifieation! by Regualifcaion! ty | Radiographic or sential Variable Changes to PQR Requiring Requalifcation WPS Test, Ulasonic Test? Betrode Shielding (EGW only) 25) A change In shielding gs composition of any one constinent > 5% of tol flow 2a) An incase or deoease fn the wot shielding flow rate > 25% x ‘Welding Postion 125) A change in verial postion by > 10" x Groave Type 126) An nerease mn ero sbclonal ava (or nonsqUTE UOWES) x 27) A decrease in cross-sectional area (Tor nonsquare grooves) x 23) A change in PQR joint thieknes, T outside limits of OST=1.1T x 29) An inerease or decrease > 1/4 in, (6 mm) in square grove root opening x Postweld Heat Treatment 430) A change in postweld heat eatmaeat x Nate: [An ndests applicability forthe requaifction mesh shaded bck nas nonappliebii, 2 Tein tobe performed in asardance wit seston 8, Pa Er Fas apical Table 4.7 Table 3.1 and Annex M Steels Qualified by PGR Steels (see 4.7.3) PQR Bare Metal! ‘WPS Base Metal Group Combinations Permitted by POR King Group I Sieel to Any Group [Steel ‘Any Croup T Steal o Any Group | Stel “Any Group I Stel w Any Group I Steel ‘Any Group I Steelto Any Group IIStee! Any Group Il Stel t9 Any Group I Steet ‘Any Group Il Steel to Any Group Il Steel ‘Ray Specific Group I or Annex MSieel 0 ‘Any Group 1 Stee! ‘Any Specific Group litor Annex M Steel The Specific PQR Group il or Annex M Stel Tested to Any Group Fr Group I ‘Any Group I Stee Steet “Any Group It Stel he Same or Any (Other Group IM Steet “The Spesifie PQR Grovp Il or Annex M Stee Tested tn Any CrempT Stee pe Stels shall be of the same materia specification, gradetype and minimum yield . strength as the Stes listed inthe POR? Any Annex M Stes othe Sume or Any ‘Other Antex M Stee! ‘Any Combination of Group Il and Annex Mt Steels ‘Any Unlisted Stel to Any Steel Listed in “Tate A on Annex M ‘Only the Specific Combination of Steels listed inthe POR (Only the Specifie Combination of Stels listed inthe FOR {Groupe hough Il ae foun in Table 3.8, 2. Rowen it lel een with cress tal thickness where permite by the sel pein118/Quslification TOP OF PIPE FORSG, 6G ANO 6GR POSITIONS TENSION. ‘SIDE BEND TOP OF PIPE FOR'SG, 6G AND GOR POSITIONS TOP OF PIPE FOR 56, 5G AND BGR POSITIONS FACE BEND SIDE po BeND oor BEND oe ne ‘SIDE BEND ‘BEND BEND TENSION TENSION OPECIMENS BENO SPECIMENS. e DETAIL A~2in.OR Sin, IN DIAMETER, DETAIL B -6 in. OR Bin. IN DIAMETER (60mm OF 75 mm IN DIAMETER) (150 mem OR 200 mm iN OIAMETER) NOTE: DUPLICATE TEST PIPES OR TUBES OA LARGER JOB SIZE PIPE MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN IMPACT TESTING IS ‘SPECIFIED ON CONTRACT OR SPECIFICATIONS, Figure 4.7—Location of Test Specimens on Welded Test Pipe (see 4.8) e ToP oF TusING 5G, 66 AND 6GA POSITIONS TENSION FACE OA SIDE BEND ROOT OR SIDE BEND FACE OR SIDE BEND“ ROOT OR SIDE BEND. ' TENSION Figure 4.8—Location of Test Specimens for Welded Box Tubing (see 4.8)ow, (SEE NOTE 1) DIRECTION OF ROLLING (OPTIONAL) ——e DISCARD THIS PIECE SIO BEND SPecwaeN Notes: 2 Qualification/119 in| mm 12 | m5 re | «80 2 | 610 24M EXTENSIONS NEED NOT BBE USED IF THE JOINT. |S OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO PROVIDE 1919. OF ‘SOUND WELD EXCLUSIVE OF ACTESTS. 1. THE GROOVE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. THE GROOVE SHAPE TESTED SHALL CONFORM ‘TO THE PRODUCTION GROOVE SHAPE THAT 18 BEING QUALIFIED. 2, WHEN IMPACT SPECIMENS ARE REQUIRED, SEE ANNEX Il FOR REQUIREMENTS. \—Location of Test Specimens on Welded Test Plates—Electroslag and Electrogas Welding — WPS Qualification (see 4.8)120/Qualification cup (GEE NOTE 1) “<< DIRECTION OF ROLLING (OPTIONAL) —= DSCARSTHE PIECE »[*]*]?7] "1" rm] 60 | 160 | v00 | 300 | 760 eMan | cr (Gec nore» goal “DIRECTION OF ROLLING (OPTIONAL) > e vovervanh Hooter ‘SPECIMEN =+Phe Lonaruoa, ae END SPECIMEN "Tels Piece —SDE eNOS COMER — REDUCED SECTION TENSION SPECIMEN per “SIDE BENG SPECIMEN sn, wore 2) e EDUGED SECTION TENSION SPECIMEN z SIDE GENO SPECIMEN i Fete ab eee Dscanb Tis PEGE i ee WHEN MPACT TESTS ARE REQUIRED, THE SPECIMENS SURLBE pevoven row ten Lobarions se e ‘SHOWN IN ANNEX i, FIGURE i (1) LonarTyDINAL BEND (@) TRANSVERSE BEND SPECIMENS NoTes: 1. THE GHOUVE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. THE GROOVE SHAPE TESTED SHALL CONFORM ‘TO THE PRODUCTION GROOVE SHAPE THAT IS BEING QUALIFIED. 2. LONGER TEST PLATES MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN IMPACT TESTING ON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS OR IN SPECIFICATIONS. IMPACT SPECIMENS SHOULD BE REMOVED AT MID-LENGTH OF THE TEST WELD, Figure 4.10—Location of Test Specimens on Welded Test Plate ‘Over 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) Thick—WPS Qualification (see 4.8)Qualification/121 oP (SEE NOTE) << o1necTion oF ROLLING (OPTIONAL) = «l?]*|7]>|[™ mm | 0 | 760 | 100 | s10 | 700 or etun | & vonoruoma. 468 end spccmen (SEENOTE) e -+-pIREoTION oF ROLLING (OPTIONAL = awn [> Resueemeeron tenon sre - forse | | covarruonhs at het speowe i —- £ 1 1 LoNaTUDIAL FAG: PEND SPEOMEN ROOT BEND SPECIMEN "FACE BEND SPECIMEN REDUCED SECTION TENSION SPECIMEN ‘DISCARD THIS PIECE me Ls} — rim | WHEN IMPACT TESTS ARE REQUIRED, THE SPECIMENS SHALL SE REMOVED FROM THEIR LOCATIONS, AS. {SHOWN IN ANNEX I, FIGURE It (1) LONGITUDINAL BEND SPECINENS (2) TRANSVERSE BEND SPECIMENS NOTE: THE GROOVE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IS FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. THE GROOVE SHAPE TESTED SHALL CONFORM "TO THE PRODUCTION GROOVE SHAPE THAT IS BEING QUALIFIED, Figure 4.11—Location of Test Specimens on Welded Test Plate e@ 3/8 in, (9.5 mm) Thick and Under—WPS Qualification (see 4.8)122/Qualification es rises +r lon 1 n te | Beek i‘ 1 ge eww race a} fenoor : ' el a 7 a ain, TEST PLATE TEST PLATE OVER aan THO (1) LONGITUDINAL BEND SPECIMEN eum gee nore sy —o] RADIUS 8 Cli @ qt ! H VY ele c nore 2 = i 2 4p ae Ie = MAIEHIAL TO BE REMOVED a (rate) (PIPE) FOR CLEANUP FACE BEND SPECIMEN t r it oul nore er E* hi nt st 9 enn 4 Peat nw oem ROOT BEND SPECIMEN ee % (2) TRANSVERSE BEND SPECIMEN 2 oem Pate ae a ate ‘s 4 in, (100 mm) in diameter x 75 Note: 1. longer specimen length may be necessary when using a wraparound type benking fture or when {cating ste! wiv yet ate ut 80 ha (620 MPa) wr more. 2. Thosa edges may 80 thermal eut snd may + may no! be machined, 3. The weld riforcement and backing, fay, shal be rernoves Hush with the srtace ofthe specimen (see 5.244,1 and 8.24.42) 1a recessed backing used, hs artace may be machined oa depth fol exceeding the depth ofthe recess fo remove Uno backing: In such a onge, the thickness ofthe teished specimen shall al species above, Cu ertaces al be smooth and paral 5. When the thicknoss of the test plat lg 695 than 3/8 in, (05 mm), use the nominal thickness for face and root bangs. ‘Figure 4.12—Face and Root Bend Specimens (see 4.8.3.1)Qualitication/123, ences =a {fe THERMAL-cUT, aLLow. [NOT LESS THAN 1/8 in. TO BE MACHINED FROM EDGES 3 (05mm) a Laan RADIUS 1/8 In. MAX 6GR SPECIMEN i WHEN PEXGEEDS 1-172 In 8.1 mI), ‘CUT ALONG THIS LINE. EDGE MAY BE THERMAL CUT. tin Bt Hie 1 >i 0 MPa) of more. {172m ana tet each sir. 3, 1 plate oF pipe teknoss MACHINE THE MINIKAUNE AVOUT NEEDED TO OBTAIN PLANE PARALLEL FACES (OPTIONAL) Tan i es to 301 * > 981 See Note 2 ‘over 11/2 n, (98.1 mm) thick, cut the spacimen into approximately equal steps with T between 24 in. (19.0 mm) and Figure 4.13—Side Bend Specimens (see 4.8.3.1) the bent portion of the specimen after testing. When using the wraparound jig, the specimen shall be firmly clamped on one end so that there is no sliding of the specimen during the bending operation. The weld and hheat-affected zones shall be completely in the bent por- tion of the specimen after testing, Test specimens shall be removed from the jig when the outer roll has been ‘moved 180° from the starting point 48.3.2 Longitudinal Bend Specimens. When mate tal combinations differ markedly in mechanical bending. properties, as between two base materials or between the ‘weld metal and the base metal, longitudinal bend tests {face and root) may be used In lew of the transverse face and root bend tests. The welded test assemblies conform= ing to 4.8.2 shall have tet specimens prepared by cutting the test plate as shown in Figures 4,10 or 4.11, whichever is applicable. The test specimens for the longitudinal bend test shall be prepared for testing as shown in Figure 4.12. 4.8.3.3 Acceptance Criteria for Bend Tests. The coavex surface of the bead test specimen shalll be visually examined for surface discontinuities. For accep- tance, the surface shall contain no discontinuities ex- ceeding the following dimensions: (1) 1/8 in, (@ mm) measured in any direction on the surface 2) 3/8 in, (10 mm)—the sum of the greatest dimen- sions of all discontinuities exceeding 1/32 in. (1 mm), but les than or equal to 1/8 in. (3 mm) @) 1/4 in, (6 mum) —the wesrinnum eorner erack, eX cept when that comer crack resulted from visible slag in- clusion or other fusion type discontinuities, then the 1/8 in. (3 mm) maximum shall apply124/Qualification MACHINE WELD REINFORCEMENT FLUSH WITH BASE METAL ‘THESE EDGES MAY BE THERMAL CUT aie Vet t EDGE OF WIDEST ras secron | FACE OF WELD PREFERABLY BY MILLING iL GOR SPECIMEN MACHINE THE MMM AMOUNT e NEEDED TO OBTAIN PUANE PARALLEL FACES OVER THe REDUCED SECTION Dimensions in nehos Test pie Te Pipe e chaen 2in&3in, dameter or lager Tsth _tetperian tpztven | “domo” “perce ‘eng ered scion Wiiesacectwo+ ain, 24min | Wiettacectwaid (Bin, 24 over engn min oe 2) As reqa by texting ecvomet Ax requiedty esng eaupnert We Wid oted scion Nows3,4) Sithmin Minn adnan | vas0q 34mm Cowan orgpeecin Noms. 6) Weim Wevenmn wevenmn | We IZemn Woven me ; Maxenum poste wn pane t—Specimen thickness (Notes 6, 7) Tp Te Tpin (Note 7) ‘parallel faces within length A e (ads tt in ww we 1 1 1 FN Tees oh Pa. 2. tis desable, i posave to make the lang of th gp section arge enough io ow te pacman to extend ino the grips. a stance {2g to otis or more oft length ofthe ge 8, The ends of he reduced section shal nt der in width by more than 0.004 in. Also, there may be a gradual crease in with rom ‘he ends o he conto, cu the wh of either and shall of be mare han 0.016 in tage han te with at ha centr, 4. Narrower wioms (van C) may 6 usa wnen necessary. in Suen cases, re win St ne recused section shod be as large as the Wiat of the mater boing tested paris. he wih ofthe materi os than W, the dos maybe paral throughout te length ‘ofthe specien 5. For standard plate-type specimens, the ends ofthe specimen shall be symmetical withthe centr line of tho raduoed eation win 025i {6. The dimension ts the thickness ofthe specmen as provided for inthe applicable material specticaions. The minimum nominal tnlowecs ot 1/2 n-wide specmens ens Be we xp a8 permed bythe product spectcaton, 7. For plates over 1-12. thick, spacinons may be cut no approxael equal sips. Each sp shat be at last 2/4 in. tek. The test resuts ofeach stp shall meet the ranimum equremeats '8. Due to imted capacity of some tonsietestng machines, te specimen dimensions for Annex M stale may be as agreed upon by the Engineer andthe Faoniato. e@ Figure 4.14—Reduced Section Tension Specimens (see 4.8.3.4)TAPPED HOLE TO SUIT ‘TESTING MACHINE — {as neouren fe |-———ae nequinco +} PLUNGER MEMBER SHOULDER HARDENED AND GREASED: 4 + an aa se ua “ bas ud e/ bo] NX. ae oe, | b+ 42 4 rca : spose ata a 8 é ose moayleseonat.od ih i B 50 00 & unser 18 ue 208 over 5000290000 2 1 27% 9000 8 ver 2a ‘4a ‘Not: Plunger and interior ie surtaces shal be machine inshed Qualification/125, HARDENED ROLLERS 1512 InN DIAMETER MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR JIG SHOULDERS. Figure 4.15—Guided Bend Test Jig (see 4.8.3) Specimens with comer cracks exceeding 1/4. (6 mm) with no evidence of slag inclusions or other fusion type. discontinuities shall be disregarded, anda replacement test specimen from the original weldment shall be tested, 483.4 Reduced-Section Tension Specimens (See Figure 4.14). Before testing, the least width and coree- spending thickness of the reduced section shall be mea- sured. The specimen shall be ruptured under tensile load, and the maximum load shall be determined. The cross- sectional area shal be obtained by mulipiying the width by the thickness. The tensile strength shal be obained by dividing the maximum load by th cross-sectional area 48.3.5 Acceptance Criteria for Reduced-Section ‘Tension Test. The tensile strength shall be no less then. the minimum of the specified tensile range of the base metal used, 4.8.3.6 All-Weld-Metal Tension Specimen (See Figure 4.18). The tes specimen shall be tested in accor- dance with ASTM A370, Mechanical Testing of Steel Products 4.84 Macroctch Test. The weld test specimens shall be prepared with a finish suitable for macroetch examina- tion, A suitable solution shall be used for etching to give ‘a clear definition of the weld, 4.84.1 Acceptance Criteria for Macroetch Test, For acceptable qualification, the test specimen, when inspected visually, shall conform to the following requirements126/Qualification T am ON ie = ROLLER ANY DIAMETER pected or actual a 8 a 8 base metal yield strength, psi (MPa) in in me nm $50 000 (345) & under 7 34 Py 19 ‘over 50000 1280 000 (620) 2 1 50 2 90000 & over eve aie 6s 2 Figure 4.16—Alternative Wraparound Guided-Bend Test Jig (see 4.8.3) Ea Fain = a (19 mm) boc oe speciied or actual a 3 c a e c ‘asa mainly sangih pel (MP) in a. gee om om 50 000 (45) & under 1 a 238 38 19 0 ‘over 50 000 1 90 000 (620) 2 1 278 0 25 7 90.000 & over aaa 4 308 6 2 26 Figure 4.17—Alternative Roller-Equipped Guided Bend Test Jig, for Bottom Ejection of Test Specimen (see 4.8.3)(Qualification/127 i ‘Standard specimen. specimens proportional to standard a Seager 2.000 0005 1400 £0005 7000 20.008 Doane hate 1 e500 0010 0.80 + 0007 025020008 «Rad of at in ae rn ts 4 Loom t otuced sector av 19 1 Dinos (ati vrson pr AST Ea Tanderdsosinen Sirti sedis opera onan oo ann ani an emai Gage ge e2s01 a0 s00=01 Damar Nate) nm tess02 90201 0203 | a 0 8 ‘ Acland ton i 2 « rr the reduced section may have a gradual taper trom the ends toward the carter, wih he ends not more than one percent ierger in a 100 180 We = MINIMUM MULTIPLE PASS FILLET WELD W, = MAXIMUM SINGLE: PASS FILLET WELD USED IN USED IN ‘CONSTRUCTION ‘CONSTRUCTION MACROETCH TEST ‘SPECIMEN INCHES MILLIWETERS Weis Time Tamint op Tim ae 316 5 as a 14 6 190 1 516 8 254 1 ae 0 254 os 1 ve 13 254 17 1 se 6 254 169 1 ae 19 254 190 1 1 219 234 254 “Note: Where the maximum plate thekness used In produeton js lass than the value ahown in the table, the ‘maximum tisxness ofthe producton pieces may be subettied for 7? ano T2 Figure 4.19—Fillet Weld Soundness Tests for WPS Qualification (see 4.11.2)Qualification/131 on arm grap sor eas e meroeronone eran rp To PE Asean vation ae sesas ree \ocsnow oF ES SPECENS oh WELDED PPE - es UALEATION vs / tne tnee oF Aue Ste / oirrtren on ae Moo ve TL ER a crac -eero rae ec ‘SEE TABLE 4.1 FOR POSITION REQUIREMENTS NOTE: PIPE SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT THICKNESS TO PREVENT MELT-THAOUGH. [ALL DIMENSIONS ARE MINIVUMS, Figure 4.20—Pipe Fillet Weld Soundness Test— WPS Qualification (see 4.11.2)132/Quatification ‘caveats ‘SPECIMEN, i oe oe SS ti _ [Ts a p= oa Notes: 1. When raciography is used for testing, no tack \welds shal ben ost ar 2, The backing tices Figure 4.21—Test late for Unlimited Thickness— Welder Qualification (see 4.23.1) soe 280 mee me ~~ vem, [ls ae i a= : 12 38 eee arias oe 1a alice alee Notas: 1. When radlography is used for esting, no tack welds shal bein toot area 2 Tho ont coniguretion ofa qualied WPS may be used in lau ofthe groove configuration shown here. ‘3. Tho backing theknes shal be 28 i, min to 1/2 lh max backing width aha be 3 in min when not removed fr radograpy, otherwise 1172 nmin, Figure 4.22—Test Plate for Unlimited Thickness— ‘Welding Operator Qualification (see 4.23.2)Quatitication/133, “+ DIRECTION OF ROLLING (OPTIONAL) —e 1010, (255 mm) vent (omm) Figure 4.23—Location of Test Specimen on Welded Test Plate 1 in. (25.4 mm) Thick— Consumables Verificatiun for Fillet Weld WPS Qualification (see 4.11.3) (b) The narrowest root opening to be used with a 375° groove angle: one test welded in the flat position, ‘and one test welded in the overhead position. (e) The widest root opening to be used with a 31.5 groove angle: one test to be welded in the flat posi- tion and one test to be welded in the overhead position. (@) for matched box connections only, the mini- mum groove angle, corner dimension and comer radius tobe used in combination: one test in horizontal position. (3) The macroeteh test specimens required in (1) and (2) above shall be examined for discontinuities and shall have: (a) Nocracks (b) Thorough fusion between adjacent layers of ‘weld metal and between weld metal and base metal (©) Weld details conforming to the specified detail but with none of the variations prohibited in $.24 (@) No undercut exceeding the values permitted in 69. (© For porosity 1/32 in. (1 mm) or larger, accumu lated porosity shall not exceed 1/4 in. (6 men) (0 No accumulated slug, the sain of the greatest « | eae [—f—]2[—]— | @ [naee| unumes [oo [onimees (continued)140/Qualification Table 4.9 (Continued) (@) Test on Pipe or Tubing® (cont) (Qualified Dimensions — Nominal Wal Production T-,Y- or K-Connection CIP | Number of | Nominal Pipe erTube | Plate Thiokness? | Dihodral Angles pas Seat |"tecactane”| "gamer | “ety ee eee eee oie ee esc fisson| va|is= | a| omea |v fue Kc loae ins | aE or mae sexe [ening | aim [4 | + [Simian ont e cee fone ween! crate een ‘Nominal Pipe or T ‘Nominal Walll oc pe Tose” | ae | nat age | cose | toumse [tone ‘cette teres ect] oi [tase| na |r ‘Weld D in, Break | etch | Bend*| Bend? | Min Max. ‘Min Max =| Min | Max 30 pston | a eo ee ia aca eae fee 4.3696 ea ee |e fel i on I a | |e w|ties = @ (2) Tess on Blectoslag and Electrogas Welding Production Pate Groove Welds ‘Number of Specimens! [Nominal Pate Thickness Qualified in ‘Nominal Plate Thickness Side Bend? ‘Type of Tet Wott "Tete in Gee Fig 413) Min Max 12 2 vs T Groove (Hg. 435) 12, 2 1% Ualimited| All cist ws inspected (ee 4.30.0, One test pipe, plat or ubing equ foreach poston etd nes otherwise ated 2 Radiographic examination of the test pte ppeo hing may be aden es of tebe ets ee 4.18.07), 3. als als for wedi ary le of PIP wel sie on any thickness of ae pipe oe bing, 44 The minum pipe size qualia shall bo 12 the et ameter or in, whichever ges 5 Soe ible forappropre groove details {hw plats cute, ets ape be a PEE euerenseserbed Oe pl al be wees the Postion andthe tern te psn 7. Pordibdel angles < 30°. see 4.261Qualification/141 Table 4.9 Welder and Welding Operator Qualification—Number and Type of Specimens and Range of Thickness and Diameter Qualified (Dimensions in millimeters) (see 4.18.2.1) © Teenie Naber of Specimen! Quaid Dimension | [Nomina Pine, Pipe orate Tike Prducon Groot or lg Wels uss Nominal coe | Fiee | nos | sis tT Bend | Bent Ben ‘Type of Test Weld Plate, T, | (Fig. | (Fig. | (Fig. | Macro- carplcaieFigwe | ims | 15 [Sa | 05) ach | Min Mex o3 fumtaie] 22 [ontnic| ar [uninina (@) Tests on Blecrosag and Eloctogas Welding Production Plate Groove Welds ‘Number of Specimens! | Nomina Pete Thickness Qualified, mm ‘Nomina Pate Thickness Side Bend in Max ‘Type of Test Weld ‘Tested, T, mm (see Fig. 4.13) <381 2 32 T Groove Fg. 435) 38 2 32 Unumutea Doves: TV All wells shal evs inspected (ce 430.1), One est ie, late or ubing is required foreach posto etd oes otberwise noe 2 Radiographic examination of the test pate pipeor hing ay be mein fe oF te Ben ests ee 4.19.11), 3: Also qualifies for welding ny filet of PIP wel leon ty ccna of le pipe or ing 4 Tae pipe size onli sal be 12 he est ame 100 am, whizhever 8 peace 5: Seo Table 4.8 for appropiate groove det 6 Two plates regula each sujet othe tt Specimen requlemeats dsc, One pate shal be welded inthe 3F poston and te ote i the AF potion. 17 Per dihedral angles < 30°, 684.26.the requirements of 4.8. The welder or welding operator is thereby qualified in conformance with 4.18.1 and 4182, 4,19 Type of Qualification Tests Required 4.19.1 Welders and Welding Operators. The type and wuniber of qualification tests required for welders of Welding operators shall conform to Table 49. Details on the individual NDT and mechanical test requirements are ‘ound in the following subsections: (1) Visual Inspection (ee 4.8.1) (Use WPS requirements] (2) Fuce, root and side bend (see 4.8.3.1) [Use WPS. requirements] (G) Macroetch (see 4.30.2) (4) Filler Weld Break (see 4.30.4) 4.19.1,1 Substitution of RT for Guided Bend Tests. Except for joints welded by GMAW-S, radiographic ‘examination of a welder or welding operator quali- fication test plate or test pipe may be made in lieu of a aes | orecrgn me ‘OF ROLLING, ‘OPTIONAL we] 0 ean fe s | 15 6 | 150 qy ia ut Qualification’143, sided bend tess presribed in Part C, See 4.30.3 for RT ‘quirements Ta liew of mechanical o RT testing ofthe qualification teal assembles, a welding operator may be qualified by tion groove weld, The material thickness range qualified Shall be tha shown in Table 49 4.19.12 Guided Bend Tests, Mechanical est speci- mens shall be prepared by cutting the tet plate, pipe, or ining as shown in Fipns 421,429, 490,431,492. and 433 for welder qualification or Figures 4.22, 4.32 or 4.4 for welding operator qualification, whichever ap- plicable, These specimens shall be approximately ecian- gular in eross section, and be prepared for testing in conformance with Figures 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, oF 4.18, whichever is applicable 4.19.2 Tack Welders. The tack welder shell make a 14 in, (6 mm) maximum size tack weld approximately 2 in, (50 smn) Hong on the fille-weld-break specimen as shown in Figure 4.38 4.19.2.1 Extent of Qualification. A tack welder who: passes the filet weld break test shall be qualified to tack weld all types of joints (except complete joint SPECIMEN 1. Wen raciograny is used or testing no tack welds shal be in tost aoa, ‘sipe BEND SPECIMEN 2. The backing thickness shal bo 1/41, min to 9B in, max; backing wit Shall be 319, min when nol remeved for aclography, lharwise i min Figure 4.29—Optional Test Plate for Unlimited Thickness — Horizontal Position— Welder Qualification (see 4.23.1)144/Qualification FACE BEND ale ROOT BEND in | mm ‘SPECIMEN | wl 6 1 | 2 a | 6 | 150 7 | 190 Notes: 1. When raciography is sed for toting, no tack welds alo in teat area, 2, Tho backing therose shall bo 1 in. mint 38 in. max backing wicth shal! be 3 in. min when not removed for radiography ohare 1 i. min. Figure 4.30—Test Plate of Limited ‘Thiekness— All Positions — Welder Qualification (see 4.23.1) a DIRECTION wl 6 ‘OF ROLLING, ‘OPTIONAL ae | 10 mn 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 ~~ Roor BEND eS Notes: 1. When redlography Is used for testing no tack welds shal be In tet aroa, 2. The backing heess shal be 1/1 min to 318. max, Backing width Face Beno! shal be 3 in. min when not removed for rciography, otherwise tn. min. SPEGIVEN Figure 4.31—Optional Test Plate for Limited Thickness — Horizontal Position —Welder Qualification (see 4.23.1)Qualification’t45 DIRECTION OF ROLLING oP TONAL) | | | ROOT SEND SPECIVEN eo ae bie ————— we i L | 1 = [am fa ee F t® ae | 10 LinoTe 1) | ROOT BEND SPECIMEN ie ase] 24 Lt TT t,. 1 25 | i ~ EE a fs “THESE EDGES MAY BE THERMALCUT AND WAV O8 MAY NOT BE MACHINED 3 | = 7 tT +e Le 1a — Le 4 / ‘sno -— sin — 3Min ——-| RADIUS 1 MAX ‘HE PORMON BETWEEN FILLET WELDS rt Sav BE WELDED IN AKY POSITION waxnum size sNaLe ee PASS FLLET WELD 38 SHEN USE AT LEAST 48 X0 n BACKING. ‘THE BACKING SHALL BE IN INTIMATE. (CONTACT WITH THE BASE METAL ‘THE WELD REINFORCEMENT AND THE BACKING SHALL ‘BE REMOVED FLUSH WITH THE BASE METAL (SEE 5 248.1) ‘THERMAL CUTTING MAY BE USED FOR THE REVOVAL OF ‘THE MAJOR PART OF THE BACKING. PROVIDED AT LEAST {WB in OF ITS THICKNESS IS LEFT TO BE REMOVED BY MACHINING OF GRINDING. NOTE 1: 1+ 7 MIN (WELDER), 15 MIN (WELDING OPERATOR} Figure 4.32—Fillet Weld Root Bend Test Plate— Welding Operator or Welder Qualification—Option 2 (see 4.28 or 4.25)146/Quali SIDE BEND: . [ ROOT BEND ) ROOT BEND PIPE WALL V8 n.(@.5 mm) ‘AND UNDER PIPE WALL OVER 3/8, (95 mv) ALL WALL THICKNESSES ‘SPECIMENS FOR 1G AND 2G POSITIONS ‘TOP OF PIPE FOR, TOP OF TUBING FOR 50, 66, AND 6GA 5G, 6, AND 6GR, Ve POSITIONS POSITIONS FACE OR ROOT BEND ‘SE BEND SIDE SEND SIDE BEND SIDE BEND ROOT BEND FACE BEND| SIDE ano. ROOT OR, SIDE GENO PIPE WALL V8 9, (0.5 mm) ‘AND UNDER PIPE WALL OVER ¥/.n. (6.5 mm) ALL WALL THICKNESSES 'SPECINENS FOR 5G, 60, AND 6GR POSITIONS, Figure 4.33—Location of Test Specimens on Welded Test Pipe and Box Tubing— Welder Qualification (see 4.19.1.2)(Qualification/147 @ FORCE Figure 4.34—Method of Rupturing Specimen— ® ‘Tack Welder Qualification (see 4.31) DIRECTION OF ROLLING. <= orrionaty > [CT rede aoerconen ~ =~ cele a ae * «| 100 pcan 6 | 1 tM 7 | «a0 b [ = ~sbe een ereonen | ; ar ar j-— with +} pe — wit —] ota: emn oun 1 Root oping“ eatblod by WPS. 2.1 Simm obo wot in coatcon 4 tut nood na exceed 112i e ; *Estensions noe tbe sed Mit of sutielont long fo provide 17 i. of soune Wold, Figure 4.35—Butt Joint for Welding Operator Qualification — Electroslag and Electrogas Welding (see 4.23.2)148/Qualification FILLET WELD xm re > LoS (ETCH INTERIOR FACE) ey 58 san sie] 8 Discano wl CUTLINE, ee 6 | 150 15 | 380 yore) STOP AND RESTART WELDING NEAR CENTER: mi, (welder), 18 min. (welding operatoe 2. Eihor end may be used forthe required macroetch specimen, ‘The otter end may be discarded, Figure 4.36—1 let Weld Break and Macroetch Test Plate— Welder or ‘Welding Operator Qualification—Option 1 (see 4.28 or 4.25) penetration groove welds, welded from one side without backing; e.g. butt joints and T-, Y-, and K-connections) forthe process and in the positon in which the tack welder is qualified. Tack welds inthe foregoing exception shall be performed by welders fully qualified forthe process and in ‘the position in Which the welding is to be done. 4.20 Weld Types for Welder and Welding Operator Performance Qualification For the purpose of welder and welding operator quali- fication, weld types shall be clasified as follows: (1) CIP Groove Welds for Nontubular Connections (see 4,23) (2) PIP Groove Welds for Nomubular Connections (see 424) ) Fillet Welds for Nontubular Connections (see 425) (4) CIP Groove Welds for Tubular Connections (see 426) (5) PIP Groove Welds for Tubular Connections (see 427) (6) Fillet Welds for Tubular Connections (see 4.28) (7) Plug and Slot Welds for Tubular and Nontubular Connections (see 4.29) 4.21 Preparation of Performance Qualification Forms ‘The welding personnel shall follow a WPS applicable 1 the qualification test required. All of the WPS essen- \ial variable limitations of 4.7 shall app, in addition to ‘the performance essential variables of 422. The Weldin Performance Qualification Record (WFQR) shall serve 8 writlen verification and shall list all of the essential variables of Table 4.10. Suggested forms are found in Annex E.ae | 10 aa | 19 3 | 7% 3 | 12 MACROETCH SPECIMEN. (ETCH INTERIOR FACE] curune — Er 1 wen MACROETCH TEST ‘SPECIMEN PLUG WELD TEST PLATE (MACROETCH BOTH INTERIOR FACES) NOTE ': L,=2MIN (WELDER), 3 MIN (WELDING OPERATOR), CJ MIN OWELOEH), 5 MIN (WELDING OFEHATOH} Figure 4.37—Plug Weld Macroetch Test Plate— Welding Operator or Welder Qualificatiun (see 4.29)150/Qualification i. a a TL wath wl]. 2 | «| 100 Figure 4,38—Fillet Weld Break Specimen— Tack Welder Qualification (see 4.19.2) 4.22 Essential Variables ders, welding operators, o i ‘Tuble 4.10 shall require requalification, 4.23 CIP Groove Welds for Nontubular Connections ‘See Table 4.8 forthe position requirements for welder ‘or welding operator qualification on nontubular connec tions. Note that qualification on joints with backing qual- ifies for welding production joints that are backgouged ind welded from the second side, 423.1 Welder Qualification Plates. The following fig. ture numbers apply to the position end thickness require- snts for welders, (A) Figure 4.21—All Positions—Unlimited Thickness (2) Figure 4.29—Horizontal Position —Unlimited Thickness (3) Figure 4.30 —All Positions Limited Thickness 4) Figure 4.31 — Horizontal Position—Limited Thickness 4.23.2 Welding Operator Qualification Plates for ESW/EGW. The qualification test plate for a welding operator not using electrogas welding (EGW) or electro- lag welding (ESW) or plug welding shall conform to Figure 4.22. This will qualify a welding operator for ‘gcouve and fillet welding i waterial of unlimited thick ‘ness for the process and position teste, The qualification test for an ESW or EGW welding ‘operator shall consist of welding a joint of the maximum thickness of material to be used in construction, but the thickness ofthe matetil ofthe test weld need not exceed 1-1/2 in. (8 mm) [see Figure 4.35] Ifa 1-1/2 in. thick test weld is made, no test need be made fora lesser thick ness. The test shall quality the welding operator for ‘groove and fillet welds in materia of unlimited thickness for this process and test position. 4.24 PJP Groove Welds for Nontubular Connections ‘Qualification for CJP groove welds qualifies for all PIP groove welds 4.25 Fillet Welds for Nontubular Connections ‘Qualification of CIP groove welds qualifies for fillet welds. However, where only fillet weld qualification is required, ee Table 4.9. 4.26 CJP Groove Welds for Tubular Connections Welder or welding operator aualification tests shall use the following details: 1) CIP groove but joints with backing or backgoug- ing in pipe. Use Figure 4.25 2) CIP groove butt joints without backing or back- gouging. Use Figure 4.2 3) CIP groove butt joints or T-Y-, and K-connections with backing in box tubing. Use Figure 4.25 in pipe (any diameter), plate or box tubing.Table 4.10 Quatitication’151 Welding Personnel Essential Variable Changes Requiring Requalification (see 4.22) Welding Personnel" welding Operators Essential Variable Changes to WPQR? Requiring Requaification Welders | (Note 6 and 7) | Tack Welders (@) Tos steel not listed in Table 3.1 oF Annex M. x x x (@) Toa process not qualified (GMAW.S is considered a separate process) x x x (@) Toan SMAW clostode with an F-number (see Table 4.11 higher than the x x WPOR electrode F-number (@) To an cleaved and sickling medium combination not approved by an AWS x x x AS document x a x (6) To postion not qualified (on x x (6) Toa diameter or thickness not qualified coca | cea () Toa vertical welding progression not qualified (uphill or downhi x (8) The omission of backing (if used in the WPOR test) x x (9) Tomukiple electrodes Ga single electrode wed in the WPQR test bu not a vice versa (Note 5) Notes Ta ndcts appleby forte welding forthe welding pectonel shade are ncates nonaplcaiy 2 WROR « Welding Performance Qulifeation Reco 3, Soe Table 4 for poutons quali by welder WPOR, 1 See Tle 49 forages of ameter eck quali 5. Nov for ESW or EO. 6 Welders qualified for GMAW, FCAW or OTAW shl be considered as qulied welding operators inthe sume process), subject ta the welder ‘sca Sait ion ad provided the weirs eee trinng an demons tei ay to make satslectory production Nels 7. Rooke weld quis «ot weld for the WPOR position andthe thickness ranges as shown a Tale 49. 4) CIP groove 'T., ¥-, and K-Lonnections welded Table 4.11 from one side wih backing in pipe, Use Figue 4.25 in Electrode Classification Groups from one side wih backing in pipe. Use Figure 4.25 (00 Table 4.10) cS OP en tv ani K-comnections welded fom one side wihoot hosing in pipe Use Figure 4.27 Growp Desigmtion AWS Eectode Clssieton* 6) CIP groove T-,¥.. and from one side without backing or backgouging in box FA EXKIS, EXOK16, EXXIB, EXXIS-X, EXXIGX, EXXI6-X, EXXIBX FB EXX10, EXKI, EXXI0X, EXXI F2__ EXXI2, EXX13, EXXI4, EXXIS.X FI EXX20, EXXD4, EXX27, EXX28, EXX20-X, EXK2T-X ‘he eners “XX used in the classification desi tard forthe various rength ives (6,70, 0, 90 100, 10, 120) ef eect. snd tubing. The options are the following: (@) Figure 4.27 in pipe (any diameter) or box tub- ng plus Figure 4.28 in box tubing. Figure 4.27 inbox tubing with macroetch speo- {mens removed from the locations shown in Figure 4.28. ‘See Table 4.9 for the production ranges of diameter and thickness qualified by the test ascembly diameters and thicknesses. 4.26.1 Other Joint Details or WPSs. For joint details, WPSs, or assumed depth of sound welds that are more152/Qualification difficult than those described herein, a test described in 4.12.42 shall be performed by each welder in addition to the 6GR tests (Figure 4.27 or 4.28). The test position shall be vertical 4.27 PJP Groove Welds for Tubular Connections Joulor eon: ification for C1P genous welds on jacetions qualifies forall PIP groove welds, 4.28 Fillet Welds for Tubular Connections ‘See Table 49 for filet weld qualification requirements. 4.29 Plug and Slot Welds for Tubular and Nontubular Connections Qualification for CIP groove welds on tubular or nan. tubular connections qualifies forall plug and slot welds. See Table 4.8 for plug and slot weld qualification only. The joint shall consist of a3/4 ia. (19 mma) diameter hhole in a 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) thick plate with a 3/8 in. mini ‘mum thickness backing plate, (See Figure 4.37.) 4.30 Methods of Testing and Acceptance Criteria for Welder and Welding Operator Qualification 4.30.1. Visual Inspection, See 4.8.1 for acceptance citer 4.30.2 Macroetch Test. The test specimens shall be pre- pared with a finish suitable for macroetch examination, ‘A Suitable solution shall be used for etching to give a clear definition ofthe wel. 4.30.2.1 Plug and Fillet Weld Macroetch Tests. ‘The plug weld macroetch tess shall be cut from the test joints per 1) Welder Quatification— Figure 4.37 2) Welding Operator Qualification —Figure 4.37 The fillet weld macroetch tests shall be cut from the 129i joints per (a) Welder Qualification —} {b) Welding Operator Qualification—Figure 4.36 ‘The face of the macroetch shall be smooth fo etching. 430.22 Macroetch Test for T-,Y-, and K-Connec- tions. The comer macroetch test joint for T-, Y-, and K- connections on box tubing in Figure 4.28 shall have four ‘macroetch test specimens cut from the weld corners at the locations shown in Figure 4.28, One face from each, comncr specimen shall be smooth for etching. If the welder tested on @ 6GR coupon (Figure 4.27) using box tubing, the four required corner macroetch test speci ‘mens may be cut from the comers of the 6GR coupon in ‘manner similar to Figure 4.28. One face from each cor- ner specimen shall be smooth for etching. 4.30.2.3 Macroetch Test Acceptance Criteria, For acceptable qualification, the test specimen, when inspected visually, shal] conform to the following requirements (1) Fillet welds shall have fusion to the root of the Joint but not necessarily beyond, (2) Minimum leg size shall meet the specified filet weld ses (3) Fillet welds and the corner macroetch test joint for T-, ¥-, and K-connections on box tubing, Figure 4.28, shall haves {a) No cracks (b) Thorough fusion between adjacent layers of ‘weld metals and between weld metal and base metal (©) Weld profiles conforming to intended detail, but with none of the variations prohibited in 5.24 (@) No undereur exceeding 1/32 in, (1 mm) (©) For porosity 1/32 in. (1 mm) or larger, accumu- lated porosity not exceeding 1/4 in. (6 mm) (No accumulated slag, the sum of the greatest dimensions of which shall not exceed 1/4 in. (4 mm) (4) Plug welds shall have: (@) No cracks (b) Thorough fusion to backing and to sides of the hole (6) No visible slag in excess of 1/4in. (6 mm) total accumulated length 4.30.3 Radiographic Test. If RT is used in lieu of the prescribed bend tess, the weld reinforcement need not to be ground or otherwise smoothed for inspection unless its surface iregularities or juncture with the base metal ‘would cause objectionable weld discontinuities tobe ob- scured in the radiograph. Ifthe backing is removed for radiography, the root shall be ground fash (see 5.24.4.1) with the base metal. ‘The radiographic procedure and technique shal be in accordance with the requirements of Part E, section 6, For welder qualification, exclude 1-1/4 in, (32 mm) at tach end of the weld from evaluation in the plate test; for Welding operator qualification exclude 3 in. (75 mam) at ‘cach end of the test plate length. Welded test pipe or tub- ing 4 in, (100 mm) in diameter or larger shall be exam-ined for a minimum of one-half of the weld perimeter selected to include a sample of all positions welded. (For example, a test pipe or tube welded in the 5G, 6G, or ‘6GR position shall be radiographed from the top center- line to the botiom centerline on either side.) Welded test pipe or tubing less than 4 in. in diameter shall requiee 100% radiography. 4.30.31 Radiographic Test Acceptance Criteri For acceptable qualification, the weld, as revealed by the radiograph, shall conform to the requirements of 6.12.2, ‘except that 6.12.2.2 shall not apply. 4.30.4 Fillet Weld Break Test. The entire length of the fillet weld shall be examined visually, and then a 6 in. (250 mm) long specimen (see Figure 4.36) of a quarter seetion ofthe pipe fillet weld assembly shall be loaded in such a way that the root of the weld is in tension. At least ‘one welding start and stop shall be located within the test specimen, The load shall be increased or repeated wnt the specimen fractures or bends flat upon itself 40.4.1. Acceptance Criteria for Fillet Weld Break ‘Test. To pass the visual examination prior to the break {est, the weld shall present a reasonably uniform appear lance and shall be free of overlap, cracks, and undercut in excess of the requirements of 6,9, There shall be n0 po- ‘sity visible on the weld surface. ‘The broken specimen shall pas if 1) The specimen bends flat upon itself, or (2) The fillet weld, if fractured, has a fracture surface showing complote fusion tothe root of the joint with no inclusion in great: est dimension, and (3)_The sum of the greatest dimensions of all inelu- sions snd porosity shall not exceed 3/8 in. 10 mam) in the in, (150 mm) long specimen. 4.30.5 Root, Face, and 48.333 for acceptance criteria le Bend Specimens, 4.31 Method of Testing and Acceptance Criteria for Tack Welder Qualification ‘A force shall be applied to the specimen as shown in Figure 4.34 until rupture occurs. The force may be ap- plied by any convenient means. The surface of the weld ‘and ofthe fracture shall be exarnined visually or Jefe Qualification/153 431.1 Visual Acceptance Criteria, The tack weld shall resent a reasonably unitorm appearance and shall be free of overlap. cracks, and undercut exceeding 1/32 in. 1_mm. There shall be no porosity visible onthe surface of the tack weld, 4.31.2 Destructive Testing Acceptance Criteria. The fractured surface of the tack weld shall show fusion to the root, but not necessarily beyond, and shall exhibit no in- complete fusion to the base metals or any inclusion or po- sity lager than 3/32 in. (2 mm) im greats dimencinn. 4.32 Retest When a welder, welding operator or tack welder ei ther fails a qualification test, or if there is specific reason {© question their welding abilities or period of effective ‘ness has lapsed, the following shall apply: 4.32.1 Welder and Welding Operator Retest Requirements 432.1.1 Immediate Retest. An immediate retest may bbe made consisting of two welds of each type and posi- tion that the welder or welding operator failed. All retest specimens shall meet al ofthe specified requirements 432.12 Retest After Further Training or Practice. A retest may be made, provided there is evidence that the Welder or welding operator hat had further training or practice. A complete retest of the types and positions failed or in question shall be made. 4.32.13 Retest After Lapse of Qualification Period of Efectiveneso When a welders or walding operator's ‘qualification perio of effectiveness has lapse, rea fication test shall be required. Welders have the option of {sing atest thickness of 3/8 in. to qualify any production welding thickness greater than of equal 10 1/8 in, 4.32.14 Exception — Failure of a Requalifiation Retest, No imme 4.32.2 Tack Welder Retest Requirements 4.32.21 Retest without Additional Training. In cease of failure to pass the test requirements, the tack ‘welder may make one retest without additional taining. 432.2.2 Retest After Further Training or Practice. ‘Avtetest may be made, provided the teck welder has had further training or practice. A complete retest shall be5, Fabrication 5.1 Scope All applicable provisions of this section shall be ob- served in the fabrication and erection of welded assem- blies and structures produced by any process acceptable under this code. (See 3.2 and 4.15. 5.2 Rase Met: 5.2.1 Specified Base Metal. The contract documents shalt designate the specification and classification of ‘base metal to be used. When welding is involved in the structure, approved hase metals, listed in Table 3.1 or ‘Annex M, should be used wherever possible. 5.2.2 Base Metal for Weld Tabs, Backing, and Spacers 2.2.1 Weld Tabs, Weld tabs used in welding shall conform to the following requirements: (1) When used in welding with an approved steel listed in Table 3.1 or Annex M, they may be any of the steels listed in Table 3.1 oF Annex M. (2) Whon used in welding with a steel qualified in accordance with 4.7.3 they may be: (a) The steel qualified, or (b) Any stool listed in Table 3.1 or Annex M 5.2.2.2 Backing. Steel for backing shall conform to the requirements of $.2.2.1, except that 100 ksi (690 MPa) minimum yield strength steel as backing shal bbe used oaly with 100 ksi minimum yield strength steels. 5.2.2.3 Spacers. Spacers used shall be of the same ‘material as the base metal. 5.3 Welding Consumables and Electrode Requirements 53.1 General 5.3.1.1 Certification for Electrodes or Blectrode- Flux Combinations, When requested by the Engineer, Iss the contractor or fabricator shall furnish certification that the electrode or electrode-fux combination will meet the requirements ofthe classification, 53.12 Suitability of Classification, The classifica- tion and size of electrode, arc length, voltage, and amper- age shall be suited to the thickness of the material, type of groove, welding positions, and other circumstances at- tending the work. Welding current shall be within the range recommended by the electrode manufacturer. $3.13 Shielding Gas. A gas or gas mixture used for shielding shall be of a welding grade and have # dew point of -40°F (~40°C) or lower, When requested by the Engineer, the contractor or fabricator shall furnish the gas manufacturer's certification that the gas or gas mix- ture will meet the dew point requirements. When mixed atthe welding site, suitable meters shall be used for pro- portioning the gases. Percentage of gases sill euuform to the requirements of the WPS. 5.3.1.4 Storage. Welding consumables that have ‘been removed from the original package shall be pro- tected and stored so that the Welding properties are not affected, 5.3.1.5 Condition, Electrodes shall be dry and in suitable condition for use, 5.3.2 SMAW Electrodes. Electrodes for SMAW shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of ANSUAWS AS.1, Specification for Carbon Steel Elec: trodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Electrodes, ot to the requirements of ANSUAWS AS.5, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding. 5.4.2.1 Law-Hydrogen Electrode Storage Condi- tions, All electrodes having low hydrogen coverings conforming to ANSUAWS AS.1 and ANSIAWS AS.S shall be purchased in hermetically sealed containers or shall be rebaked prior 1o use, Immediately after opening the hermetically sealed container, electrodes shull be156/Fbrication stored in ovens held at a temperature of at least 250°F aro). 5.3.2.2 Approved Atmospheric Time Periods. After hermetically sealed containers are opened or after ‘electrodes are removed from baking or storage ovens, the electrode exposure to the atmosphere shall not exceed the values shown in column A, Table 5.1, for the specific electrode classification with optional supplemental des- ignators, where applicable, Electrodes exposed to the at- mosphere for periods lees than those permitted by column A, Table 5.1 may be returned to a holding oven ‘maintained at 250°F (120°C) min; after a minimum hold period of four hours at 50°F min, the electrodes may be reissued. Electrodes shall be rebaked no more than once, leetrodes that have been wet shall not be used. 5.3.2.3 Alternative Atmospheric Exposure Time Periods Established by Tests. The alternative exposure time values shown in coluran B in Tahle §.1 may he used provided testing establishes the maximum allowable time. The testing shall be performed in conformance with ANSU/AWS A5.5, subsection 3.10, for each elec- trode classification and each electrode manufacturer. Table 5.1 Permieeible Atmoepherio Exposure of Low-Hydrogen Electrodes (see 5.3.2.2 and 5.3.2.3) Colum A (hours) Column B (hours) 4max max 9 max ‘Over 40 10.max 4max Over to 10 max 2mex Over 2t0 10 max Ts Over 1405 max W2mex Over I?2t04 max M2 max 2 Column B:Electades exposed ta atmowphere for longer periads {han those ested by testing sal be eed Yor nie abl: Flectrdes shal be shud an el in gus, o ther stall pen contsines Head coats ae no mati «4 Theoponal ppemonal detgnnton Ry Js yg lsc whi as been eno for Soveng moore comet fee export a moist envionment fo 9 huts and ha et the a= mum level pemited it ANSUAWS AS.I3}, Specification for Cre om Stee Electrode for Shield Metal Ar Welding. 3 ‘Such tests shall establish that the maximum moisture content values of ANSVAWS AS.S (Table 9) ate not ex ‘ceeded. Additionally, E70XX or E70XX-X (ANSUAWS, AS.1 or AS.5) low-hydragen electrode coverings shall be limited to a maximam moisture content not exceeding, 0.49% hy waight These electrodes shall not be used at rel ative humidity-temperature combinations that exceed ci- ther the relative humidity or moisture content inthe sit ‘hat prevailed during the testing program, For proper application of this provision, see Annex ‘VIL tor the temperature-moisture content chart and its examples, The chart shown in Annex VIE, or any stan- dard psychometric char, shall be used in the determina- ‘don of temperature-rlative humidity limits 5.3.24 Rebaking blectrodes. Llectrodes exposed 10 the atmosphere for periods greater than those permitted in Table 5.1 shall be rebaked as follows: 1) All electrodes having low-hydrogen coverings least two hours between 500°F (260°C) and 800°F (330°C). oF 2) All electrodes having low-hydrogen coverings conforming to ANSVAWS A5.5 shall be baked for at [east one hour at temperatures between /OO°F (570°C) and 800°F (430°C), 512.5 Blectrode Restrictions for ASTM ASI4 or ASIT Steels. When used for welding ASTM ASI4 ot ‘SIT steels, electrodes of any classification lower than E1OOXX-X, except for E7018M and E7OXXHR, shall be baked atleast one hour at temperatures between 700 and 800°F (370 and 430°C) before being used, whether furnished in hermetically sealed containers or otherwise 5.3.3 SAW Electrodes and Fluxes, Submerged are welding (SAW) may be performed with one or more sit ale electrodes, one or more parallel electrodes, or combi nations of single and parallel electrodes. The spacing between arcs shall be such that the slag cover over the ‘weld metal produced by a leading arc does not cool suffi ciently to prevent the proper weld deposit ofa following. electrode. SAW with multiple electrodes may be used for any grovve ur fille weld pass. 5.3.3.1 Electrode-Flux Combination Require- ments. The bare electrodes and flux used in combination for SAW of steels shall conform to the requirements i the latest edition uf ANSVAWS A3.17, Specification for Carbon Steet Electrodes and Pluxes for Submerged Are Welding, oF to the requirements of the latest edition of ANSUAWS A5.23, Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Are Welding. 5.3.3.2 Condition of Flux. Flux used for SAW shall be dry and free of contamination from dirt, mill scale, oF other foreign material. All flux shall be purchased inpackages that can be stored, under normal conditions, for at least six months without such storage affecting its welding characteristics or weld properties. Flux from ‘damaged packages shall be discarded or shall be dried at 1 minimum temperature of 500°F (260° C) for one hour before wee, Flux shall be placed inthe dispensing system immediately upon opening a package, or if used from an ‘opened package, the top one inch shall be discarded. Flux that has been wet shall not be used. 5.3.3.3 Flux Reclamation, SAW fh that has not been melted during the welding operation may be reused after recovery by vacuuming, catch pans, sweeping, oF ‘other means. The welding fabricator shall have a system. for collecting unmelted flux, adding new flux, and weld- ing with the mixture ofthese two, such thatthe flux com= position and particle size distribution atthe weld puddle are relatively constant. 5.33.4 Recrushed Slag. Recrushed slag may be used provided it has sts own marking, using the recrusher's, ‘name and trade designation. In addition, each dry batch. or dry blend (lot) of flux, as defined in ANSVAWS, AS.OL, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, shall be tested in eanformance with Schedule T of ANSUAWS, ‘A5.01 and classified by the contractor or recrusher per ANSVAWS AS.17 or A5.23, a8 applicable. $34 GMAW/FCAW Electrodes, The electrodes and shielding for eax metal arc welding (GMAW) or flux. cored aro welding (FCAW) for producing weld metal with minimum specified yield strengths of 60.000 psi (415 MPa) or less, shall conform to the requitements of the latest edition of ANSUAWS AS.I8, Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding, or ANSVAWS A5.20, Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Are Welding, as applicable, 5.3.4.1 Low-Alloy Electrodes for GMAW. The electrodes and shielding for GMAW for producing weld metal with a minimum specified yield strength greater than 60 000 psi (415 MPa) shall conform with the latest edition of ANSIAWS AS.28, Specification for Low Alloy Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded Arc Welding, $3.42 Low-Alloy Electrodes for FCAW. The clec- twodes and shielding gas for FCAW for producing weld ‘metal with a minimum specified yield strength greater than 60 000 psi (415 MPa) shall conform to the latest edition of ANSI/ AWS A5.29, Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Are Welding. 53.5 GTAW 5.3.5.1 Tungsten Electrodes. Welding current stl! bee compatible with the diameter and type or classifi n of electrode. Tungsten electrodes shall be in accor- dance with ANSI/AWS AS.12, Specification for Febrication/157 Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Electrodes for Are Welding ‘and Cutting. $3.2 Filler Metal. The filler metal shall conform toall the requirements of the latest edition of ANSUAWS. AS.18 of ANSUAWS AS.28 and ANSVAWS AS.30,, ‘Specification for Consumable Inserts, as appropriate. 5.4 Electroslag and Electrogas Welding Processes SA4.1 Process Limitations, The eleciroslag and electro- gas welding processes shall not be used for welding. qvenched and tempered steel nar for welding cyclically loaded structural members subject to tensile stresses or reversal of stress. 5.42 Condition of Electrodes and Guide Tubes. Elec- trodes and consumable guide tubes shall be dry, clean, and in suitable condition for use 5.4.3 Condition of Flux. Flux used for electroslag. ‘welding shall be dry and free of contamination from dirt, ‘mit scale, or omer foreign material. All ux shall be pur chased in packages that can be stored, under normal con= ditions, for at least six months without such storage affecting its welding characteristics or weld properties Flux from packages damaged in transit or in handling shall be disearded or shall dried at a minimum temper- ature of 250° F (120° C) for one hour before use, Flux ‘that has been wet shall not be used 5.4.4 Weld Starts and Stope. Welds shall he stated in such a manner as to permit sufficient heat buildup for complete fusion of the weld metal to the groove faces of the joint, Welds which have been stopped at any point in the weld joint for a sufficient amount of time forthe slag ‘oF weld pool to begin to solidity may be restarted and completed, provided the completed weld is examined by ultrasonic testing for a minimum of 6 in. (150 mm) on cither side ofthe restart and, unless prohibited by joint ‘geametry, also confirmed by radiographic testing. All such restart locations shall be recorded and reported 10, the Engineer. 5A.5 Preheating. Because of the high-heat input char- nclerstie of these processes, preheating ix not normally required, However, no welding shall be performed when. the temperature of the base metal at the point of welding. is below 32°F (0°C), ‘54.6 Repairs, Welds having discontinuities prohibited by section 6, Part C shall be repaired as permitted by 5.26 utilizing a qualified welding process, or the entire ‘weld shall be removed and replaced.158/Fabrication ‘5A. Weathering Steet Requirements, For electroslag and electrogas welding of exposed, hare, unpainted applications of ASTM AS88 steel requiring weld metal with atmospheric corrosion resistance and coloring characteristics similar to that of the base metal, the ‘electrevesflny camhination eal be in accordance with 4.17.2, and the filler metal chemical composition shall ‘conform t0 Table 5.5 WPS Variables written WPS. (See Annex F, Form El, as an example Each pass will have complete fusion with the adjacent ‘base metal, and such that there will be no depressions or ‘undue undercutting atthe toe of the weld, Excessive con cavity of initial passes shall be avoided to prevent crack- ing in the roots of joints under restraint 5.6 Preheat and Interpass Temperatures ‘Base metal shall be preheated, if required, to a tem- perature not less than the minimum value listed on the WPS. (See 3.5 for prequalified WPS limitations and Table 4.5 for qualified WPS essential variable li tions.) For combinations of base melals, whe minimum ‘reheat shall be based on the highest minimum preheat, ‘This preheat and all subsequent minimum interpass temperatures shall be maintained during the welding op- eration fir a distance af last equal to the thickness of the thickest welded part (but not less than 3 in. {75 mam) in all ditetions from the point of welding ‘Minimum interpass temperature requirements shall he ‘considered equal 10 the preheat requirements, unless oth cetwise indicated on the WPS, ‘The preheat and intezpass temperature shall be checked just prior to initiating the are for each pass, 5.7 Heat Input Control for Quenched and Tempered Steels When quenched and tempered steels are welded, the heat input shall be restricted in conjunction withthe naximum preheat and interposs temperatures requited Such considerations shal include the additional heat inpat produced in simultaneous welding onthe two sides of commen member The pred ii shal be conformance with the producer's recommendations. Oxygen gousing of quenched and tempered seals not permite. 5.8 Stress-Relief Heat Treatment Where required by the contract drawings or specifica: tions, welded assemblies shall be stess relieved by heat ‘teating, Finish machining should be done after sress relieving. 5.8.1 Requirements. The stress-relief treatment shall conform tothe following requirements: (1) The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed (600°F (315°C) atthe time the welded assembly ie placed init (2) Above 600°F, the rate of heating shall not be re than 400°F (200°C) per hour divided by the maxi- num metal thickness of the thicker part, in inches, but i no cuse More than 400°F per hour, During the heating period, variations in temperature throughout the portion of the part being heated shall be no greater than 250° (140°C) within any 15 ft (4.6 m) interval of length. T rates of heating and cooling need not be less than 100 (65°C) per hour. However, in all cases, consideration of closed chambers and complex structures may indicate re- duced rates of heating and cooling to avoid structural damage due to excessive thermal gradients, (@) Afer a maximum temperature OF 1100°F (9C) is reached on quenched and tempered steels, or a mean temperature range between 1100 and 1200°E (650°C) is reached on other steels, the temperature of the assembly shall be held within the specified limits for a time not Jess than specified in Table 5.2, based on weld thickness. ‘When the specified stress relief is for dimensional stabil- ity, the holding time shall be not ess than specified in ‘Table 5.2, based on the thickness ofthe thicker part, Dur- ing the helding peviod there sill be nv difference greater than 150°F (84°C) between the highest and lowest tem: perature throughout the portion of the assembly being bested, (4) Above 600°R, cooling shall be done in a closed furnace or cooling chamber at a rate no greater than '500°F (260°C) per hour divided by the maximurn metal thickness of the thicker part in inches, but in no case more than $00°F per hour. From 600°F, the assembly may be coated ia nil ai Table52 Minimum Holding Time (see 5.8.1) Vain (ver 1/4, (64mm) (64mm) Through Over? in Less 2in. (508mm) (508 mm Sain Lb. 2in. (50:8 mm)58.2 Alternative PWHT, Alternatively, when itis i practical to pastweld heat treat (PWHTT) io the temper ture limitations stated in 5.8.1, welded assemblies may be stress-relieved at lower temperatures for longer pes ods of time, as given in Table 5.3, 5.8.3 Steels Not Recommended for PWHT. Stress re- lieving of weldments of A514, A517, A709 Grades 100 and 100W, and A710 steels is not generally recom- mended, Stress relieving may be necessary for those ap- plications where weldments must retain dimensional stability daring machining or where stress corrosion may be involved, neither condition being unique to weld- ments involving A514, ASI7, A709 Grades 100 and. 100W, und A710 steels. However, the results of notch toughness tests have shown that PWHT may actually im- pair weld metal and heat-affected zone toughness, and. ‘intergranular cracking may sometimes occur inthe grain- ccoarsened region of the weld heat-affected zone. 5.9 Backing, Backing Gas, or Inserts ‘Complete joint penetration groove welds may be nade wil: oF widhout the use of backing was, backiug o¢ ‘consumable inserts, or may have the root of the initial weld gouged, chipped, or otherwise removed to sound metal before welding is stared on the second side. 5.10 Backing Roots of groove o fillet welds may be backed by cop- er flus, glass tape, caramie, ion powder, or similar ma terials to prevent melting through. They may tiso be sealed by means of root passes deposited with low-hy- ‘drogen electrodes if SMAW is used, or by other are welding processes. Steel, backing shall conform to the Table 5.3 Alternate Stress-Rellef Heat Treatment (see 5.8.2) Decrease in Temperature below Minimum Minimam Holding ‘Specified Temperature, Time at Decreased terete, Hors per Inch (25.4 mi) ar xe of Thickness 3 2 2 100 56 4 130 8 0 200 12 20 Fabrication/159 '$.10.1 Fusion, Groove welds made withthe use of stel backing shall have the weld metal thoroughly fused with the backing. 5.10.2 Full Length Backing. Steel backing shall be ‘made continuous for the full length of the weld. AIL joints inthe stee! backing shall be complete joint pene- tration welded butt joints mecting all the requirements of section 5 of this code. $.10.3 Backing Thickness. The suggested minimum nominal thickness of backing bars, provided that the backing shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent rmelt-through, is shown inthe following table: Process GTAW SMAW 3648. GMAW we 64 FCAW-S Vs 64 FCAW.G 38 OS. SAW 38 9S. Note: Commercially available steel hacking for pipe and tubing is acceptable, provided there is no evidence of ‘melting on exposed interior surfaces. 5.10.4 Cyclically Loaded Nontubular Connections. For cyclically loaded structures, steel backing of welds that are transverse (o the dizection of computed stress shall be removed, and the joints shall be ground or fin- ished smooth, Stee} hacking of welds that are parallel to the direction of stress or are not subject to computed. stress need not be removed, unless so specified by the Engineer, 5.10.4. Externally Attached Backing. Where the ‘tee! hacking of longitudinal welds in cyclically loaded structures is externally attached to the base metal by welding, such welding shall be continuous for the length ‘of the backing 5.10.8 Statically Loaded Connections, Steel hacking for welds in statically loaded structures (ubular and non- tubular) need not be welded full length and need not be removed unless specified by the Engineer. $.11 Welding and Cutting Equipment All welding and thermal-cutting equipment shall be so designed sna manufacwured, and shall be in such cou dition, as to enable designated personnel to follow the procedures and attain the results prescribed elsewhere in this code.160/Fabrication 5.12 Welding Environment 5.12.1 Maximum Wind Velocity. GMAW, GTAW, EGW, or FCAW.G shall not be done in a draft or wind unless the weld is protected by a shelter. Such shelter, sll be of material und shape appropriate to reduce wind. velocity inthe vicinity ofthe weld to a maximum of five miles per hour (eight kilometers per hour). 5.12.2 Minimum Ambient Temperature. Welding Sill no be doe (2) when the ambient temperature is lower than O°F csc) (@) when surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, oF G) high wind velocities, or (4) when welding personnel are exposed to inclement ‘conditions. Note: Zero°F does not mean the ambient environmental temperature, but the temperature in the immediate vicin- ity ofthe weld. The ambient environmental temperature ‘may be below O°F, but a heated structure or shelter round the area being welded could maintain the tem- ‘perature adjacent to the weldment at OF or higher. 5.13 Compliance with Design ‘The cizes and longths of welds shall be no less than those specified by design requirements and detail draw- ings, except as permitted in Table 6.1. The location of| welds shall not be changed without approval of the Engineer. 5.14 Minimum Fillet Weld Sizes ‘The minimum fillet weld size, except for filet welds used 1o reinforce groove welds, shall be as shown in “Table 5.8. In both cases the minimum size applies if itis suffiient to satisty design requirements. 5.15 Preparation of Base Metal ‘Surfaces on which weld metal isto be deposited shall bbe smooth, uniform, and free from fins, tears, cracks, and other discontinuities which would adversely affect the quality or strength of the weld, Surfaces to be welded, and surfaees adjacent to a weld, shall also be free fro loose or thick seale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, and other foreign material that would prevent proper welding. or produce objectionable fumes. Milf scale that can with- stand vigorous wire brushing, a thin rus-inhiitive eo ing, or antispatter compound may remain with the following exception: for girders in cyclically loaded structures, all mill scale shall be removed from the sut- faces on which flange-to-web welds are to he made by SAW or by SMAW with low-hydrogen electrodes, 5.15.1 Mill Induced Discontinuities. The limits of ‘ceptability and the repair of visually observed eut surface discontinuities shall be in accordance with Table 5.4, in, ‘hich the length of discontinuity isthe visible long di ‘mension on the cut surface of material and the depth is the distance thatthe discontinuity extends into the mate- rial from the eut surface. All welded repairs shall be in accordance with this code. Removal of the discontinuity Table 5.4 Limits on Acceptability and Repair of Mill Induced Description of Discontinuity ‘Any discontinuity in, 25 mm in length o ese ‘Any discontinuity ver 1 in. 25 mm) in lene Laminar Discontinuities in Cut Surfaces (see 5.15.1) 1nd VBin. (3 mm) maximum dept Repair Required None, need not be explored "None, Bat the depth should be explored * ‘Any discontinuity over 1 in 2S mi) in length with depth over 1/8 in, @ mm) but not greater than 1 in (6 mn) ‘Any discontinuity over 1 in. (25 men) in ength with depth over 14 in, (6 mim) but not greater than fia Remove, need not weld Completely remove and weld. ‘Aay discontinuity over 1 in, (25 mm) in length with depth grestr than Vi, A set check of 105 ofthe dscoataes on the cut mura n question shoul! be exponen See 5.15.14 ermine depth the depth of anyone ‘ofthe discontinuities explored exceeds 1 nna), teal ofthe sone over in 05 en ih fegth emaing on tha cus sre sal he ‘explo by prinding fo etemine deh rae ofthe dscontnes explore inthe 105 spt check ave daph exceeding Un (3 rim then he Femalnger of ths lactis on ht cot srace nod mt be exprmay be done from either surface of the base metal. The aggregate length of welding shall not exceed 20% of the Jength ofthe plate surface being repaired except with ap- proval ofthe Engineer. 5.15.1.1 Acceptance Criteria. For discontinuities ‘greater than 1 in. 25 mm) in length and depth discovered ‘on cut surfaces, the following procedures shall be ‘observed. (21) Where discontinuities such as W, X, or ¥in Fi ure 5.1 aro absorved prior to completing the joint, the size and shape ofthe discontinuity shall be determined ‘bay ultzasonic testing. The area of the discontinuity shall ’be determined os the area of toa loss of back reflection, When tested in accordance with the procedure of ASTM ‘A438, Specification for Straight Beam Ultrasonic Exam- ination of Steel Plates? (@) For acceptance of W, X, or ¥ discontinuities, the ae ofthe discontinuity (or the aggregate area of mult- Ple discontinuities shall aot cxcoed 4% of the eut mate Fial area (length times width) with the following exception: if the length of he discontinuity, or the aggre- gate width of discontinuities on any transverse section, as measured perpendicular to the cut material length, ex- ‘ceeds 20% ofthe cut material width, the 4% cut material axea shall be reduced by the percentage amount of the Wid exceeding 20%. (For example, if discontinity is a ‘Vin. 28 en) MIN Figure 5.1—Edge Discontinuities in Cut Material (see 5.15.1.1) 1. ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.2959, Fabrication/161 30% of the cut material width, the area of discontinuity ceannot exceed 3.6% of the cut material ares.) The dis continuity on the cut surface ofthe eut material shall be ‘removed to a depth of I in, (25 mm) beyond its intersec- tion with the surface by chipping, gouging, or grinding, and blocked aff hy welding with » low-hydrogen process in layers not exceeding 1/8 in. (3 mm) in thickness for at least the frst four layers G) Wa discontinuity Z, not exceeding the allowable area in 5.15.1.1(2), is discovered after the joint has been ‘completed and is determined tobe I un (25 mm) or more away from the face of the weld, as measured on the cut bbase-metal surface, no repair of the discontinuity is te quired. Ifthe discontinuity Z is less than 1 in, away from the face af the well i shall he removed toa distance of 1 in. from the fusion zone of the weld by chipping. goug- ‘ng, or grinding. It shall then be blocked off by welding with a low- hydrogen process in layers not exceeding 1/8 in. (3 mm) in thickness for atleast the first four layers 4) Ifthe area of the discontinuity W, X, ¥, or Z ex- ceeds the allowable in 5.15.1.1 (2), the cut material or subcomponent shall be rejected and replaced, or repaired atthe diteretion of the Engineer 5.1.1.2 Repair. In the repair and determination of limits of mill induced discontinuities visually observed ‘on cut surfaces, the amount of metal removed shall be the minimnm nereceary to remave the discontinuity arta determine that the limits of Table 5.4 are not exceeded. However, if weld repair is required, sufficient base metal shall be removed to provide access for welding. Cut sur- faces may exist at any angle with respect to the rolling. ‘irection. All welded repé continuities shall Be made by: (1) Suitably preparing the repair area (@) Welding with en approved low-hydrogen process and observing the applicable provisione of this code (@) Grinding the completed weld smooth and flush (see 5.24.4.1) with the adjacent surface to produce a workmanlike finish. Note: The requirements of .15.1.2 may not be adequate in cases of tensile load applied through the thickness of the material 5.15.2 Joint Preparation. Machining, thermal cutting, gouging, chipping, or grinding may be used for joint preparation, or the removal of unacceptable work or ‘metal, except that oxygen gouging shall not be used. fon steels that are ordered as quenched and tempered or normalized, 5.15.3 Material Trimming, For cyclically toaded struc tures, material thicker than specified inthe following list, shall be trimmed if and as required to produce a satisfac162/Fabrication tory welding edge wherever a weld is to carry calculated, sess (1) Sheared material thicker than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) (2) Rolled edges of plates (other than universal mil plates) thicker than 2/8 in (9.5 mm) (2) Toes of angles or rolled shaper (other than wide ‘ange sections) thicker than 5/8 in, (25.9 mm) (8) Universal mill plates or edges of flanges of wide flange sections thicker than 1 in. (25.4 mm) (5) The preparation for butt joints shall conform 10 the requirements of the detail drawings 5.154 Thermal Cutting Processes, Electric arc cutting ‘and gouging processes and oxyfuel gas cutting processes. are recognized under this code for use in preparing, cut- ting, or wimming materials. The use of these processes shall conform to the applicable requirements of section 5. $.15.4.1 Other Processes. Other thermal cutting processes may be used under this code, provided the Contractor demonstrates to the Engineer an ability to successfully use the process. 5.54.2 Profile Accuracy, Stel and weld metal may be thermally ut, provided a smooth and regular surface free from cracks and notches is secured, and provided that an accurate profile is secured by the use of a me- chanical guide. For cyclically loaded structures, freehand thermal cuting shall be done only where appraved by the Engineer 5.15.4.3 Roughness Requirements. In thermal eut- ting, the equipment shall be so adjusted and manipulated. a to avoid cutting beyond (inside) the prescribed lines. ‘The roughness of all thermal cut surfaces shall be no ‘greater than that defined by the American National Stan- dards Institute surface roughness value of 1000 pin, (25 um) for material up to 4 in. (102 mm) thick and 2000 jin, (30 pm) for material 4 in. ro 8 in. (203 mm) thick, with the following exception: the ends of members not subject to calculated stress atthe ends shall not ex. ceed a surface roughness value of 2000 yin. ANSI 1B46,1, Surface Texture is the reference standard. AWS Surface Roughness Guide for Oxygen Cutting (AWS (C4.1-77) may be used as a guide for evaluating surface roughness of these edges. For materials up to and inchud- ing 4 in. (102 mm) thick, use Sample No. 3, and for ‘natetials over 4 in up to 8 i 203 sam) thick, use Si ple No. 2 $.15.4.4 Gouge or Notch Limitations. Roughness ‘exceeding these values and notches or gouges not more than 3716 in, (5 mm) deep en other wise satisfactory sus faces shall be removed by machining or grinding, Notches or gouges exceeding 3/16 in. deep may be re- paired by grinding if the nominal cross-sectional area is ‘not reduced by more than 2%. Ground or machined sur- faces shall be fared to the original surface with a slope not exceeding one in ten. Cut surfaces and adjacent edges shall be left free of slag. In thermal-cut surfaces, ‘occasional noiches or gouges may, with approval of the Engincer, be repaired by welding. 5.16 Reentrant Corners Reentrant comers of cut material shall be formed 10 provide a gradual transition with a radius of not less than. 1 in. (25 mm). Adjacent surfaces shall meet without off- set or cutting past the point of tangency. The reentrant corners may be formed by thermal cutting, followed by arinding, if necessary, to meet the surface requirements, of 5.15.43, 5.17 Beam Copes and Weld Access Holes Radii of beam copes and weld access holes shall pro- vide a smooth transition fice of notches oF cutting past the points of tangency between adjacent surfaces and. shall meet the surface requirements of 5.15.43 5.17.1 Weld Access Hole Dimensions. All weld access bholes required to facilitate welding operations shall have. ‘length from the toe of the weld preparation not less than 1-1/2 times the thickness of the material in which the hole is made. The height of the access hole shall be adequate for deposition of sound weld metal in the adja- cent plates and provide clearance for weld tabs for the Weld in the material in which the hole is made, but not less than the thickness of the material. In hot rolled shapes and built-up shapes. all beam copes and weld aveess holes slall be shaped fee oF notes or sharp re- entrant corners except that when fillet web-to-flange welds are used in built-up shapes, access holes are per- mitted to terminate perpendicular to the flange. Fillet welds shall not be returned through weld access holes. See Figure §.2 5.17.2 Group 4 and 5 Shapes. For ASTM AG Group 4 ‘and 5 shapes and built-up shapes with web material thickness greater than 1-1/2 in, (38.1 mum the thermally cut surfaces of beam copes and weld access holes shall, bbe ground to bright metal and inspected by either mag- netie particle or dye penetrant methods. If the curved transition portion of weld access holes and beam copes are fonnved by predrilled ur sawed holes, dha portion of the access hole or cope need not be ground. Weld access. hholes and beam copes in other shapes need not be ground. nor dye penetrant or magnetie-partcle inspected.Fubrication/163 Backing UsEDS BACKING IF USEDE ANGLE OF SLOPE NOT CAMCAL R (wore 2) 215tw RADIUS PRECUT SY DILL OR HOLE SAW 2124) D294, 2 hye sin 2 ae In (NOTE 2) NEED NOT SE TANGENT NOTCHES PRONBTED. SEEFIG.C32 ‘OPTIONAL METHOD FOR MAKING CORNER FADIUS ROLLED SHAPE OR, GROOVE WELDED SHAPE"? Notas: 1 For ASTM AS Group 4 and 5 shapes and wolded bull shapes wth web thickness ors than 1-1/2n. (98.1 ma), preheat to 50°F (6°) prior to eral euting grow anc inepec hermaly nut aigna face hla ing magnate para eeympanataton mah 168 prior to making wab ard fange spice groove wel. ‘Azcess opening mado afer welding wab to fang. Fads shal prove smooth netehres wansiion; R= 38 in. (8mm) [Typical 12, (19 mm) ‘ecese opening made before welding web to flange. Weld not rturead through opening ‘Those are typial dota or ons welded rom one sie against soe! backing. Ateralive joint signs shouldbe consired, Figure §.2—Weld Access Hole Geometry (see 5.17.1) 5.18 Temporary and Tack Welds 5.18.1 Temporary Welds. Temporary welds shall be subject to the same welding procedure requirements as the final welds. These shall be removed, when requis by the Engineer. When they are removed, the surface shall be made flush with the original surface. For cyclically loaded nontubular connections, there shall be no temporary welds iu auies of members made of quenched and tempered steel except at locations, ‘more than 1/6 of the depth of the web from tension flanges of beams or girders; temporary welds at other locations shall be shown on shop drawings. 5.18.2 General Requirements for Tack Welds. Tack welds shall be subject to the same quality requirements asthe final welds, with the following exceptions (1) Preheat is not mandatory for single-pass tack welds which are remelied and incorporated into continu fous submerged are welds. (2) Discontinuities, such 2s undercut, unfilled craters, and porosity need not be removed before the final sub- merged arc welding 5.18.2.1 Incorporated Tack Welds. Tack welds which are incorporated into the final weld shall be made ‘with electrodes meeting the requirements of the final welds and shall be cleaned thoroughly. Multiple-pass tack welds shall have cascaded ends $.18.2.2 Noulueorporated Tuck Welds. Tack welds not incorporated into final welds shall be removed, ex- cept that, for statically loaded structures, they need not be emoved unless required by the Engineer.