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Square-groove weld (1)
T-joint (T)
Corner joint (C) "~-~
"

BACKGOUGE

: "v
p_.l, ~

~-7
'I'
T V
T1
~

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
J T,-t~
Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Aoot Opening (see 3.13.1) (see3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes

T1
SMAW TC-L1b 6 max U R= - +2,-0 +2,-3 All - C, D,J
2
GMAW Not
TC-L1-GF 10 max U A = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3 All A, C,J
FCAW required
SAW TC-L1-S 10 max U R=O ±o +2,-0 F - C, J

Single-V-groove weld (2) Tolerances

Butt joint (B)
I As Detailed As Fit-Up

/"'- (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)

+n
A = +2,-0 +6,-2
a = +10°,-0° +10°,-5°

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm - ~R

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R=6 a = 45° All - D,N
SMAW B-U2a U - R = 10 a = 30° F, V,OH - D,N
R = 12 a = 20° F, V,OH - D,N
R=5 a = 30° F, V,OH Required A,N
GMAW
FCAW
B-U2a-GF U - R = 10 a = 30° F, V,OH Not req. A,N
R =6 a = 45° F, V,OH Not req. A,N
SAW B-L2a-S 50 max - A =6 a = 30° F - N
SAW B-U2-S U - R = 16 a = 20° F - N

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Single-V-groove weld (2) Tolerances
Corner jOint (C)
J J As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
tal /'" R = +2,-0 +6,-2

'l •~. }fl a = +10°,-0° +10°,_5°

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
~~A
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R=6 a = 45° All - D, N
SMAW C-U2a U U R = 10 a = 30° F, V,OH - D, N
R = 12 a = 20° F, V,OH - D, N
R=5 a = 30° F, V,OH Required A
GMAW
C-U2a-GF U U R = 10 a = 30° F, V,OH Not req. A,N
FCAW
R=6 a = 45° F, V, OH Not req. A,N
SAW C-L2a-S 50 max U R=6 a = 30° F - N
SAW C-U2-S U U R = 16 a = 20° F - N

Single-V-groove weld (2)

Butt jOint (B)
/'\ BACKGOUGE
/""-
\:'.:.:z J
+ '~~r ~+
"'I f

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm RJ L TIT1

Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Root Opening Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3
SMAW B-U2 U - f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited All - C,D,N
a= 60° +10°, -00 +10°, _5°
R=Ot03 +2,-0 +2,-3
GMAW Not
B-U2-GF U - f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited All A,C,N
FCAW required
a= 60° +10°,-0° +10°, _5°
R=O
Over 12
- f = 6 max
to 25
a = 60°
R=O R = ±O +2,-0
Over 25
SAW B-L2c-S - f = 12 max f = +O,-f ±2 F - C,N
to 38
a= 60° a = +10°,-0° +10°, _5°
R=O
Over 38
- f = 16 max
to 50
a= 60°

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Single-V-groove weld (2)
Corner joint (C) "-
"
~-~
~ BACKGOUGE

'C
U
]
/""-
rtJ9.~
kl
"I
t -
,<~>
:1.>:* f

W~ TIT,
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
~ T~ R

Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Root Opening Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3
C, D, J,
SMAW C-U2 U U f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited All -
N
u= 60° +10°,-0° +10°,_5°
R = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3
GMAW Not A,C,J,
C-U2-GF U U f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited All
FCAW required N
u = 60° +10°,-0° +10°,_5°
R = 0 to 3 ±O +2,-0
SAW C-U2b-S U U f = 6 max +0,-6 ±2 F - C,J, N
U= 60° +10°, -00 +10°,_5°

Tolerances
Double-V-groove weld (3)
Butt joint (B) I As Detailed As Fit-Up
BACKGOUGE

\~V
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R = ±O +6,-0

-
f = ±O +2,-0
\:~q

d
+ J
I
.~::~

+11
SAW
a=+10°,-{r
±O
+10°, _5°
+2,-0

l±S
Spacer
SMAW ±o +3,-0

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Root Opening Root Face Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R=6 f = 0 to 3 u =45° All -
U C, D,
SMAW B-U3a - R = 10 f =0 to 3 u =30° F, V, OH -
Spacer = 3 x R M,N
R = 12 f =0 to 3 u =20° F, V, OH -
U
SAW B-U3a-S
Spacer =6 x R
- R = 16 f = 0 to 6 U= 20° F - C,M,N

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Double-V-groove weld (3) For 8-U3c-S only
Butt joint (B)
T1 S1
BACKGOUGE
Over to
50 60 35
60 80 45
80 90 55
90 100 60
100 120 70
120 140 80
140 160 95
ForT1 > 1600rT1 s50
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
S1 = 2/3 (T1 - 6)
Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness f - - - - - - - , - - - - - - - - - - - - i
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
1 - - - - - - , - - - 1 Root Opening 1 - - - - - , - - - - - - 1 Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
C,D,M,
SMAW S-U3b R = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3 All -
N
U f = 0 to 3 +2,-{) Not limited
GMAW +10°,-{)0 Not A,C,M,
B-U3-GF a = ~ = 60° +10°,_5° All
FCAW required N
R=0 +2, -{) +2, -{)
f = 6 min +6, -{) +6, -{)
SAW B-U3c-S U a=~=60° +10°,-0° +10°,_5° F - C,M,N
To find S1 see table above: S2 = T1 - (S1 + f)

Single-bevel-groove weld (4) Tolerances

Butt joint (B) -../'
As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
a
R = +2,-{) +6,-2
a =+10°,-0° +10°, _5°
R
I I
~ T1 ~ ~
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U =unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
R=6 a = 45° All - Br, 0, N
SMAW B-U4a U -
R = 10 a = 30° All - Sr, D, N
R=5 a = 30° All Required A, Sr, N
GMAW
S-U4a-GF U - R=6 a = 45° All Not req. A, Sr, N
FCAW
R = 10 a = 30° F Not req. A, Sr, N
R = 10 a = 30°
SAW 8-U4a-S U U F - Sr, N
R=6 a = 45°

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Single-bevel-groove weld (4) Tolerances
T-joint (T)
Corner joint (C) As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
A = +2,-0 +6,-2
a = +10°,-0° +10°,_5°

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Root Opening Groove Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
D,J, N,
R=6 a = 45° All
V
SMAW TC-U4a U U
D,J, N,
A = 10 a = 30° F, V,OH
V
A,J, N,
A=5 a = 30° All Aequired
V
GMAW A,J, N,
TC-U4a-GF U U A = 10 a = 30° F Not req.
FCAW V
A,J, N,
A=6 a = 45° All Not req.
V
A = 10 a = 30°
SAW TC-U4a-S U U F J,N,V
A=6 a = 45°

Single-bevel-groove weld (4)

Butt joint (B)
1 I--f
L~~~
~Gi~J
AJP
~
~ T, ~ BACKGOUGE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm ~
Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Aoot Opening (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
Br,C,D,
SMAW B-U4b U - A = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3 All - N
f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited
GMAW +10°, -00 Not A,Br,C,
8-U4b-GF U - a = 45° 10°, _5° All
FCAW required N
R=O ±o +6,-0
SAW B-U4b-S U U f = 6 max +0,-3 ±2 F - Br, C, N
a = 60° +10°, -00 10°, _5°

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Single-bevel-groove weld (4)
T-joint (T)
Corner joint (C) "
"~-~

il
BACKGOUGE

~ ~ ""
~7
,"'V"' r '/
V

[JJ "

J~R
fJ t

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Root Opening Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
C, D,J,
SMAW TC-U4b U U R = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3 All -
N,V
f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited
GMAW a = 45° +10°,-0° 10°,_5° Not A, C,J,
TC-U4b-GF U U All
FCAW required N,V
R=O ±O +6,-0
C,J, N,
SAW TC-U4b-S U U f = 6 max +0,-3 ±2 F -
V
a = 60° +10°, _0° 10°, _5°

Tolerances
Double-bevel-groove weld (5)
Butt joint (B) As Detailed As Fit-Up
T-joint (T) (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
Corner joint (C)
BACKGOUGE R= ±o +6,-0
f = +2,-0 ±2

Spacer +2, -0 +3,-0

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Root Opening Root Face Angle Positions for FCAW Notes
U Br, C,
B-U5b U R=6 f = 0 to 3 a = 45° All
Spacer = 3 x R D,M,N
C,D,J,
SMAW R=6 f = 0 to 3 a = 45° All
U M,N,V
TC-U5a U
Spacer = 6 x R C,D,J,
R = 10 f = 0 to 3 a = 30° F,OH
M,N,V

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Double-bevel-groove weld (5)
Butt joint (B)

BACKGOUGE

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Aoot Opening Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Aoot Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes

A = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3
f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited Br,C,D,
SMAW B-U5a U All
a = 45° a + ~+10° a + ~+10° M,N
~ = 0° to 15° -00 _5°

A = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3
GMAW f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited Not A,Br,C,
B-U5-GF U All
FCAW a = 45° a+~= a+~= required M,N
~ = 0° to 15° +10°, -00 +10°, _5°

Double-bevel-groove weld (5)

T-joint (T) "-
Corner joint (C) "~-~

V BACKGOUGE
~'a I~
/',
:-v--;
"
;> ---.i T ~-7
I n
-,- 1 'I'
V

SIT [JJ
.;>
k~

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm -i T21t~

Groove Preparation
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Tolerances
Aoot Opening Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Aoot Face As Detailed As Fit-Up Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Groove Angle (see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1) Positions for FCAW Notes
C, D,J,
SMAW TC-U5b U U A = 0 to 3 +2,-0 +2,-3 All -
M,N,V
f = 0 to 3 +2,-0 Not limited
GMAW +10°, -00 +10°,-5° Not A, C, J,
TC-U5-GF U U a = 45° All
FCAW required M,N,V
A=O ±O +2,-0
C,J, M,
SAW TC-U5-S U U f = 5 max +0,-5 ±2 F -
N,V
a = 60° +10°, -00 +10°, _5°

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Single-U-groove weld (6) Tolerances
Butt jOint (B)
Corner joint (C) "~-~
" As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
r---... BACK- ~ BACK- R = +2,-0 +2,-3

A GOUGE
U A GOUGE
a = +10°,-0° +10°,_5°

r
~
r l --.l
f = ±2
r:: +3,-0
Not Limited
+3,-0

t T1 t
~ T1

fIT fTT
~
-fl--R
j:-R
T2

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U '" unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Root Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
R = 0 to 3 a = 45° f =3 r=6 All - C,D,N
B-U6 U U
R = 0 to 3 a = 20° f=3 r=6 F,OH - C,D,N
C, D,J,
SMAW R=Ot03 a = 45° f=3 r=6 All - N
C-U6 U U
C, D,J,
R = 0 to 3 a = 20° f=3 r=6 F,OH - N
B-U6-GF U U R=Ot03 a = 20° f=3 r=6 All Not req. A,C,N
GMAW
FCAW A, C,J,
C-U6-GF U U R = 0 to 3 a = 20° f=3 r=6 All Not req.
N

Double-U-groove weld (7) Tolerances

Butt joint (B)
y BACKGOUGE
As Detailed
(see 3.13.1)
As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1)
For B-U7 and B-U7-GF
R = +2,-0 +2,--3

f = ±2,-O Not Limited

r = +6, -0 ±2
For B-U7-S
R = ±O +2,-0
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm f = +0, -6 ±2

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation Tl T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
C,D,M,
R = 0 to 3 a =45° f =3 r =6 All -
N
SMAW B-U7 U -
C,D,M,
R=Ot03 a = 20° f=3 r =6 F,OH -
N
GMAW Not A,C,M,
B-U7-GF U - R=Ot03 a = 20° f=3 r =6 All
FCAW required N
SAW B-U7-S U - R=O a = 20° f = 6 max r =6 F - C,M,N

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Single-J-groove weld (8) Tolerances
Butt joint (B)

l
T1 I--
-- I--f
As Detailed
(see 3.13.1)
R = +2,-0
As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1)
+2,-3
a = +10°,-0° +10°, _5°
f = +2,-0 Not Limited
r = +6,-0 ±2

~ BACKGOUGE

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm
h
Base Metal Thickness
(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
Br,C,D,
SMAW B-U8 U - R = 0 to 3 a = 45° f=3 r = 10 All -
N
GMAW A, Br,C,
B-U8-GF U - R=Ot03 a = 30° f=3 r=10 All Not req.
FCAW N
R=O ±O +6,-0
SAW B-U8-S U U f = 6 max +0,-3 ±2 r=10 F - Br, C, N
a = 45° + 10°,-0° +10°,_5°

Single-J-groove weld (8) Tolerances

T-joint (T)
Corner joint (C) As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R = +2,-0 +2,-3

f = +2,-0 Not Limited

r = +6,-0 ±2

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U = unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T1 T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
C, D,J,
R = 0 t03 a = 45° f=3 r = 10 All
N,V
SMAW TC-U8a U U
C, D,J,
R = 0 to 3 a = 45° f=3 r=10 F, OH
N,V
GMAW Not A, C,J,
TC-U8a-GF U U R = 0 to 3 a = 45° f=3 r = 10 All
FCAW required N,V
R=O ±O +6,-0
SAW TC-U8a-S U U f= 6 max C,J, R,
+0,-3 ±2 r = 10 F
+ 10°, -00 +10°, _5° V
a = 45°

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Double-J-groove weld (9) Tolerances

5'1 ~~
Butt joint (B)
As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
-l 82
R = +2,-0
ft: f-I 0. =+10°, -00
+2,-3
+10°, _5°
f = +2,-0 Not Limited
0.

; r =+3,-0 ±2

r ~~R
lJ
BACKGOUGE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm 1\
Base Metal Thickness
(U =unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
Br,C, D,
SMAW B-U9 U - R =0 to 3 0. = 45° f =3 r = 10 All -
M,N
GMAW Not A,Br,C,
FCAW
B-U9-GF U - R =0 to 3 0. =30° f =3 r = 10 All
required M,N

Double-J-groove weld (9) Tolerances

T-joint (T)
Corner joint (C) As Detailed As Fit-Up
(see 3.13.1) (see 3.13.1)
R = +2,-0 +2,-3
BACKGOUGE
0. =+10°,-0° +10°,_5°
f = +2,-0 Not Limited
~7 r = 3,-0 ±2
'';
v

ALL DIMENSIONS IN mm

Base Metal Thickness

(U =unlimited) Groove Preparation
Permitted Gas
Welding Joint Root Groove Root Groove Welding Shielding
Process Designation T, T2 Opening Angle Face Radius Positions for FCAW Notes
C, D,J,
R =0 to3 a =45° f =3 r = 10 All
M,N,V
SMAW TC-U9a U U
C, D,J,
R =0 to 3 a =30° f =3 r = 10 F,OH
M,N,V
GMAW Not A, C,J,
TC-U9a-GF U U R =0 to 3 a =30° f =3 r = 10 All
FCAW required M,N,V

Figure 3.4 (Continued)-Prequalified Complete Joint Penetration (CJP)

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Notes for Figures 3.3 and 3.4

Notes:
A: Not prequalified for gas metal arc welding using short circuiting transfer nor GTAW. Refer to Annex A.
B: Joint is welded from one side only.
Br: Cyclic load application limits these joints to the horizontal welding position (see 2.27.5).
C: Backgouge root to sound metal before welding second side.
0: SMAW detailed joints may be used for prequalified GMAW (except GMAW-S) and FCAW.
E: Minimum weld size (E) as shown in Table 3.4. S as specified on drawings.
J: If fillet welds are used in statically loaded structures to reinforce groove welds in corner and T-joints, these shall be equal to 1/4 T"
but need not exceed 3/8 in. (10 mm). Groove welds in corner and T-joints of cyclically loaded structures shall be reinforced with fillet
welds equal to 1/4 T" but need not exceed 3/8 in. (10 mm).
M: Double-groove welds may have grooves of unequal depth, but the depth of the shallower groove shall be no less than one-fourth of
the thickness of the thinner part joined.
Mp: Double-groove welds may have grooves of unequal depth, provided these conform to the limitations of Note E. Also the weld size
(E) applies individually to each groove.
N: The orientation of the two members in the joints may vary from 135 0 to 180 0 for butt joints, or 45 0 to 135 0 for corner joints, or 45 0 to
90 0 for T-joints.
V: For corner joints, the outside groove preparation may be in either or both members, provided the basic groove configuration is not
changed and adequate edge distance is maintained to support the welding operations without excessive edge melting.
Z: Weld size (E) is based on joints welded flush.

waived if the branch tube is beveled as shown for CJP

Table 3.4
groove welds in Figure 3.6.
Minimum Prequalified PJP Weld Size (E)
(see 3.12.2.1)
Minimum Weld 3.13 Complete Joint Penetration
Base Metal Thickness CD':' Size"" Groove Weld Requirements
in. (mm) in. mm Complete joint penetration groove welds which may
be used without performing the WPS qualification test
1/8 (3) to 3/16 (5) incl. 1/16 2 prescribed in section 4 are detailed in Figure 3.4 and are
Over 3/16 (5) to 1/4 (6) incl. 1/8 3 subject to the limitations specified in 3.13.1.
Over 1/4 (6) to 1/2 (12) incl. 3/16 5
Over 1/2 (12) to 3/4 (20) inc I. 1/4 6 3.13.1 Joint Dimensions. Dimensions of groove welds
Over 3/4 (20) to 1-1/2 (38) incl. 5/16 8 specified in 3.13 may vary on design or detail drawings
Over 1-1/2 (38) to 2-1/4 (57) incl. 3/8 10 within the limits or tolerances shown in the "As De-
Over 2-1/4 (57) to 6 (150) incl. 1/2 12 tailed" column in Figure 3.4. Fit up tolerance of Figure
Over 6 (150) 5/8 16 3.4 may be applied to the dimension shown on the detail
'For non-low hydrogen processes without preheat calculated in ac- drawing.
cordance with 3.5.2, T equals the thickness of the thicker part
joined; single pass welds shall be used. For low-hydrogen processes 3.13.2 J- and V-Groove Preparation. J- and V-grooves
and non-low hydrogen processes established to prevent cracking in and the other side of partially welded double-V and dou-
accordance with 3.5.2, T equals thickness of the thinner part; single
pass requirement does not apply.
ble-bevel grooves may be prepared before or after as-
,. Except that the weld size need not exceed the thickness of the thin- sembly. After backgouging, the other side of partially
ner part jOined. welded double-V or double-bevel joints should resemble
a prequalified V- or J-joint configuration at the joint root.
3.13.3 Thbular Butt Joints. For tubular groove welds
3.12.4.1 Matched Box Connections. Details for PJP to be given prequalified status, the following conditions
groove welds in these connections, the corner dimen- shall apply:
sions and the radii of the main tube are shown in Figure (1) Prequalified WPSs. Where welding from both
3.5. Fillet welds may be used in toe and heel zones (see sides or welding from one side with backing is possible,
Figure 3.2). If the corner dimension or the radius of the any WPS and groove detail that is appropriately prequal-
main tube, or both, are less than as shown if Figure 3.5, a ified in conformance with section 3 may be used, except
sample joint of the side detail shall be made and sec- that SAW is only prequalified for diameters greater than
tioned to verify the weld size. The test weld shall be or equal to 24 in. (600 mm). Welded joint details shall be
made in the horizontal position. This requirement may be in conformance with section 3.

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HEEL ZONE
TOE ZONE

TRANSITION
ZONE
(A) CIRCULAR CONNECTION
MITER CUT FOR
IJI < 60°

TOE OF
TOEZOrN=E~:Z22illE====ZZ====23~~HEELZONE WELD

BEVEL

CORNER
TRANSITION PLAN SECTION

(B) STEPPED BOX CONNECTION

TOE ZONE HEEL ZONE

CORNER CORNER
TRANSITION TRANSITION

TOE OF
WELD

ADDITIONAL BEVEL

(C) MATCHED BOX CONNECTION

Figure 3.5-Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, Y., and K-Thbular Connections (see 3.12.4)

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1.5t MIN
THIS LINE
THIS LINE
TANGENT
TANGENT
ATw.P.
ATW.P.

TRANSITION A TRANSITION B

THIS LINE
TANGENT
ATW.P.
1.5t MIN

TRANSITION OR HEEL

SKETCH FOR ANGULAR

IJI = 60°-30° DEFINITION
150°« IJI« 30°
HEEL 90° > <I> « 30°

Figure 3.5 (Continued)-Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, Y-, and
K- Thbular Connections (see 3.12.4)

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'I' =150°-105° 'I' =105°-90° 'I' = 90°-75°

TOE TOE OR HEEL SIDE OR HEEL

CORNER DIMENSION
C ~ tb + 1/8 in. (3 mm)
AND r ~ 2tb OR ROOT
OPENING ~ 1/16 in. (2 mm)
OR SEE 3.12.4.1

1.5tb MIN OR AS
REQUIRED TO FLUSH
THIS LINE OUT (WHICHEVER
TANGENT
IS LESS)
AT w.P.

TOE CORNER SIDE MATCHED

Notes:
1. t = thickness of thinner section.
2. Bevel to feather edge except in transition and heel zones.
3. Root opening: 0 to 3/16 in. (S mm).
4. Not prequalified for under 30°.
S. Weld size (effective throat) tw ~ t; Z Loss Dimensions shown in Table 2.8.
6. Calculations per 2.40.1.3 shall be done for leg length less than 1.St, as shown.
7. For Box Section, joint preparation for corner transitions shall provide a smooth transition from one detail to another. Welding
shall be carried continuously around corners, with corners fully built up and all weld starts and stops within flat faces.
8. See Annex B for definition of local dihedral angle, \fl.
9. w.P. = work paint.

Figure 3.5 (Continued)-Prequalified Joint Details for PJP T-, Y-, and
K- Thbular Connections (see 3.12.4)

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HEEL
DETAIL B, C, OR D
TOE FIGURE 3.8
OETAILAOR B DEPENDING ON 'I'
FIGURE 3.8 (SEE TABLE 3.5)

CORNER
CORNER TRANSITION
TRANSITION

STEPPED BOX CONNECTION

ROOT FACE
-I r- OTO 0.10 in.
(2.5mm)
HEEL
DETAIL B, C, OR D
TOE FIGURE 3.8
DETAILAOR B DEPENDING ON 'I'
FIGURE 3.8 (SEE TABLE 3.5)

CORNER POINT OF
CORNER TRANSITION TANGENCY
TRANSITION IN LINE WITH
SIDE INSIDE
DETAIL B FIGURE 3.8 OF BRANCH
(SEE ALTERNATE DETAIL B FOR TUBE
MATCHED BOX CONNECTIONS)

Notes:
1. Details A, B, C, D as shown in Figure 3.8 and all notes from Table 3.6 apply.
2. Joint preparation for corner welds shall provide a smooth transition from one detail to another. Welding shall be carried continuously
around corners, with corners fully built up and all arc starts and stops within flat faces.
3. References to Figure 3.8 include Figures 3.9 and 3.10 as appropriate to thickness (see 2.36.6.7).

Figure 3.6--Prequalified Joint Details for CJP T-, Y-, and K-Thbular Connections (see 3.13.4)

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(2) Nonprequalified Joint Detail. There are no

Table 3.5
prequalified joint details for complete joint penetration
Joint Detail Applications for Prequalified
groove welds in butt joints made from one side without
CJP T-, Y-, and K-Tubular Connections (see
backing. See 4.12.2.
3.13.4 and Figure 3.7)
3.13.4 Thbular T -, Y-, and K·Connections. Details for Detail Applicable Range of Local Dihedral Angle, III
complete joint penetration groove welds welded
from one side without backing in tubular T-, Y-, and A 180° to 135°
B 150° to 50°
K-connections used in circular tubes are described in this
75° to 30° Not prequalified for
section. The applicable circumferential range of Details
A, B, C, and D are shown in Figure 3.6 and Figure 3.7,
C
D 40° to 15° } groove angles under 30°

and the ranges of local dihedral angles, [\11], correspond- Notes:

a. The applicable joint detail (A, 8, C, or D) for a particular part of the
ing to these are specified in Table 3.5. connection is determined by the local dihedral angle, 'V, which
Joint dimensions including groove angles are speci- changes continuously in progressing around the branch member.
fied in Table 3.6 and Figure 3.8. When selecting a profile b. The angle and dimensional ranges given in Detail A, 8, C, or 0
include maximum allowable tolerances.
(compatible with fatigue category used in design) as a c. See Annex 8 for definition of local dihedral angle.
function of thickness, the guidelines of 2.36.6.7 shall be
observed. Alternative weld profiles that may be required
for thicker sections are shown in Figure 3.9. In the ab- Improved weld profiles meeting the requirements of
sence of special fatigue requirements, these profiles are 2.36.6.6 and 2.36.6.7 are shown in Figure 3.10. In the ab-
applicable to branch thicknesses exceeding 5/8 in. sence of special fatigue requirements, these profiles are
(16 mm). applicable to branch thicknesses exceeding 1-1/2 in.
(38 mm). (Not required for static compression loading).
Prequalified details for complete joint penetration
groove welds in tubular T-, Y-, and K-connections, utiliz-
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 of a 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
AREA FOR
more than 1/16 in. (2 mm). It may not be detailed less
DETAILC
MAIN MEMBER ORO than the specified dimensions.
3.13.4.1 Joint Details. Details for complete joint
penetration groove welds in tubular T-, Y-, and K-con-
Figure 3.7-Definitions and Detailed
nections are described in 3.13.4. These details are
Selections for Prequalified CJP T -, Y-, prequalified for shielded metal arc welding and flux
and K- Tubular Connections cored arc welding. These details may also be used for
(see 3.13.4 and Table 3.5) G MAW -S qualified in accordance with 4.12.4.3.

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Table 3.6
Prequalified Joint Dimensions and Groove Angles for Complete Joint Penetration Groove
Welds in Tubular T-, V-, and K-Connections Made by Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc
(Short Circuiting Transfer)3 and Flux Cored Arc Welding (see 3.13.4)

Detail A Detail B Detail C Detail D

\}J =180° - 135° \}J =150° - 50° \}J =75° - 30°** \}J =40° - 15°**

End preparation (w)

max 90°' •
min 10° or
45° for \}J > 105° 10°

FCAW-S GMAW-S FCAW-S GMAW-S ***

SMAW FCAW-G SMAW FCAW-G Wmax. ~
(1 ) (2) (1) (2) FCAW-S
SMAW { 1/8 in. (3 mm) 25°-40°
1/4 in. (6 mm) (1) 3/16 in. (5 mm) 15°_25°
for Q> > 45°

Fit-up or root 5/16 in.

opening (R) 3/16 in. 3/16 in. 1/4 in. (8 mm)
max (5 mm) (5 mm) (6 mm) for Q> s 45°
GMAW-S {1/8 ;"- (3 mm) 30°-40°
min 1/16 in. 1/16 in. FCAW-G 1/4 in. (6 mm) 25°_30°
(2mm) (2mm) 1/16 in. 1/16 in. (2) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 20°_25°
No min for No min for (2 mm) (2 mm) 1/2 in. (12 mm) 15°_20°
Q> > 90° Q> > 120°

Joint included
60° for 40°; if more
angle Q> 90°
s 105°
\}J use Detail B
max

37-1/2°; if less
min 45° 1/2 \}J
use Detail C

2: tb /sin \}J
Completed
2: tb tb for but need not
weld tw 2:
\}J> 90° exceed 1.75 tb
2: 2tb
tb /sin \}J
2:
2: tb /sin \}J for Weld may be
\}J < 90°
L but need not built up to
exceed 1.75 tb meet this
'Otherwise as needed to obtain required cP
"Not prequalified for groove angles (CP) under 30°
"'Initial passes of back-up weld discounted until width of groove (W) is sufficient to assure sound welding; the necessary width of weld groove (W)
provided by back-up weld

Notes:
1. These root details apply to SMAW and FCAW-S (self-shielded).
2. These root details apply to GMAW-S (short circuiting transfer) and FCAW-G (gas shielded).
3. For GMAW-S see 4.12.4.3. These details are not intended for GMAW (spray transfer).
4. See Figure 3.8 for minimum standard profile (limited thickness).
5. See Figure 3.9 for alternate toe-fillet profile.
6. See Figure 3.10 for improved profile (see 2.36.6.6 and 2.36.6.7).

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Table 3.7
Prequalified WPS Requirements 6 (see 3.7)
SAW4
GMAW/
Variable Position Weld Type SMAW Single Parallel Multiple FCAW7
Fillet (Note 1) 5/16 in. (S.O mm)
Flat Groove (Note 1) 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
Root pass 3/16 in. (4.8 mm)
Maximum Fillet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
Horizontal 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
Electrode Groove 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) Requires WPS Qualification Test
Diameter
3/16 in. (4.8 mm)
Vertical All 3/32 in. (2.4 mm)
(Note 2)
3/16 in. (4.8 mm)
Overhead All 5/64 in. (2.0 mm)
(Note 2)
All Fillet 1000 A 1200A
Groove weld
root pass 700A
with opening Within the Within the
range of range of
Groove weld Unlimited
Maximum recommended 600A recommended
root pass 900A
Current All operation by operation by the
without opening
the filler metal filler metal
Groove weld fill manufacturer manufacturer
1200A
passes
Groove weld
Unlimited
cap pass
Maximum Flat 3/8 in. (10 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm)
Unlimited
Root Pass Horizontal 5/16 in. (8 mm) 5/16 in. (8 mm)
All
Thickness Vertical 1/2 in. (12 mm) 1/2 in. (12 mm)
(Note 4) Overhead 5/16 in. (8 mm) 5/16 in. (8 mm)
Maximum
1/4 in.
Fill Pass All All 3/16 in. (5 mm) Unlimited 1/4 in. (6 mm)
(6 mm)
Thickness

Maximum Flat 3/8 in. (10 mm) Unlimited 1/2 in. (12 mm)
Single Pass 5/16 in. 5/16 in. 1/2 in.
Horizontal 5/16 in. (8 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm)
Fillet Weld Fillet (8 mm) (8 mm) (12 mm)
Size Vertical 1/2 in. (12 mm) 1/2 in. (12 mm)
(Note 3) Overhead 5/16 in. (8 mm) 5/16 in. (S mm)
Laterally
Root opening
displaced
> 1/2 in. (12 mm) Split layers Split layers Split layers
All (for electrodes or
Maximum or
GMAW/ split layer
Single Pass
FCAW) Split layers
Layer
F&H Split layers with tandem Ifw> 1 in.
Width Any layer of
(for SAW) ifw > 5/8 electrodes (25 mm), NoteS
widthw
in. (16 mm) ifw > 5/8 in. split layers
(16 mm)
Notes:
(1) Except root passes.
(2) 5(32 in. (4.0 mm) for EXX14 and low-hydrogen electrodes.
(3) See 3.7.3 for requirements for welding unpainted and exposed A588.
(4) See 3.7.2 for width-to-depth limitations.
(5) In the F, H, or OH positions for nontubulars, split layers when the layer width w > 5(8 in. (16 mm). In the vertical position for nontubulars or the
50 or 60 for tubulars, split layers when the width w > 1 in. (25 mm).
(6) Shaded area indicates nonapplicability.
(7) OMAW-S is not prequalified.

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ROOT FACE
BUILD UP AS 0-1/16 in. (2 mm)
REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN tw

t
R R R

F
F VARIES FROM
o TO tb/2 AS
'I' VARIES FROM
135° TO 90°

'I' = 180°-135° 'I' = 150°-90° 'I' = 90°-50°

DETAIL A DETAILB

BACK UP WELD BACK UP WELD BACK UP WELD

F = tb/2 F =tb/2
'I' = 75°-30° 'I' = 45°-30° 'f' = 40°-15°

DETAIL C TRANSITION DETAIL 0

FROM CTO 0
Notes:
1. See Table 3.6 for dimensions t w, L, R, W, W, 4>.
2. Minimum standard flat weld profile as shown by solid line.
3. A concave profile, as shown by dashed lines, is also applicable.
4. Convexity, overlap, etc. are subject to the limitations of 5.24.
5. Branch member thickness, t b , is subject to limitations of 2.36.6.7.

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
(see 3.13.4)

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AOOT FACE
0-1/16 in. (2 mm)

,A

'I' = 180°-135° 'I' = 150°-90° 'I' =90°-50°

DETAIL A DETAIL B

BACK UP
WELD

F
i

'I' =75°-30° '1'= 45°-30° 'I' = 40°-15°

DETAILC TAANSITION DETAIL D

FAOM CTO D

Notes:
1. Sketches illustrate alternate standard profiles with toe fillet.
2. See 2.36.6.7 for applicable range of thickness tb'
3. Minimum fillet weld size, F = t~2, also subject to limits of Table 5.B.
4. See Table 3.6 for dimensions t w , L, A, W, OJ, </>.
5. Convexity and overlap are subject to the limitations of 5.24.
5. Concave profiles, as shown by dashed lines are also acceptable.

Figure 3.9-Prequalified Joint Details for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in
Thbular T., Y·, and K-Connections-Profile with Toe Fillet for Intermediate Thickness
(see 3.13.4)

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MIN
RADIUS
tb/2
MIN
RADIUS
tb/2

R R

'I' = 180°-135° 'I' = 150°-90° 'I' =90°-50°

DETAIL A DETAIL B

INSIDE BEVEL
OPTIONAL FOR MIN / tb BACK UP
'I' < 45° RADIUS
tb
/2
A WELD MADE
FROM
OUTSIDE I
BACK UP
WELD MADE
BACK UP w '¥ FROM
WELD MADE ~ VARIES OUTSIDE
FROM
OUTSIDE cjl
~
~

tw tw tw
THEORETICAL THEORETICAL THEORETICAL
WELD WELD WELD

'I' = 75°-30° 'I' = 45°-30° 'I' = 40°-15°

DETAIL C TRANSITION DETAIL D

FROM CTO D

Notes:
1. Illustrating improved weld profiles for 2.36.6.6(1) as welded and 2.36.6.6(2) fully ground.
2. For heavy sections or fatigue critical applications as indicated in 2.36.6.7.
3. See Table 3.6 for dimensions t b , L, R, W, 0), ~.

Figure 3.10--Prequalified Joint Details for Complete Joint Penetration Groove Welds in
Thbular T·, Y-, and K-Connections--Concave Improved Profile for Heavy Sections or Fatigue
(see 3.13.4)

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(A) (8)

(0)

Notes:
1. (En), (E'n) = Effective throats dependent on magnitude of root opening (Rn). See 5.22.1. (n) represents 1 through 5.
2. t = thickness of thinner part.
3. Not prequlified for gas metal arc welding using short circuiting transfer or GTAW. Refer to Annex A for GMAW-S.
4. Figure D. Apply Z loss dimension of Table 2.2 to determine effective throat.
5. Figure 0, not prequalified for under 30°. For welder qualifications, see Table 4.8.

Figure 3.11-Prequalified Skewed T-Joint Details (Nontubular) (see 3.9.3)

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4.1.2.2 Qualification Responsibility. Each manufac- PartB

turer or contractor shall be responsible for the qualifica-
tion of welders, welding operators and tack welders,
Welding Procedure Specification
whether the qualification is conducted by the manufac- (WPS)
turer, contractor, or an independent testing agency.

4.1.3 Period of Effectiveness

4.3 Production Welding Positions
4.1.3.1 Welders and Welding Operators. The Qualified
welder's or welding operator's qualification as specified
in this code shall be considered as remaining in effect The production welding positions qualified by a WPS
indefinitely unless (1) the welder is not engaged in a shall conform to the requirements of Table 4.1.
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 4.4 Type of Qualification Tests
welder's or welding operator's ability (see 4.32.1).
The type and number of qualification tests required to
4.1.3.2 Tack Welders. A tack welder who passes the qualify a WPS for a given thickness, diameter, or both,
test described in Part C or those tests required for welder shall conform to Table 4.2 (CJP), Table 4.3 (P1P) or
qualification shall be considered eligible to perform tack Table 4.4 (fillet). Details on the individual NDT and me-
welding indefinitely in the positions and with the process chanical test requirements are found in the following
for which the tack welder is qualified unless there is subsections:
some specific reason to question the tack welder's ability (1) Visual Inspection (see 4.8.1)
(see 4.32.2). (2) Nondestructive (see 4.8.2)
(3) Face, root and side bend (see 4.8.3.1)
(4) Reduced Section (see 4.8.3.4)
4.2 Common Requirements for WPS (5) All-Weld-Metal Tension (see 4.8.3.6)
and Welding Personnel (6) Macroetch (see 4.8.4)

Performance Qualification
4.2.1 Qualification to Earlier Editions. Qualifications 4.5 Weld Types for WPS Qualification
which were performed to and met the requirements of
earlier editions of ANSI/AWS D1.1 or AWS Dl.O or For the purpose of WPS qualification, weld types
AWS D2.0 while those editions were in effect are valid shall be classified as follows:
and may be used. It is not acceptable to use an earlier (1) Complete joint penetration (CJP) groove welds
edition for new qualifications in lieu of the current for Nontubular Connections (see 4.9)
edition, unless the specific early edition is a contractual (2) Partial joint penetration (PJP) groove welds for
requirement. Nontubular Connections (see 4.10)
(3) Fillet Welds for Tubular and Nontubular Connec-
4.2.2 Aging. When permitted by the filler metal specifi- tions (see 4.11)
cation applicable to weld metal being tested, fully (4) CJP groove welds for Tubular Connections (see
welded qualification test specimens may be aged at 4.12)
200°F to 220°F (95°C to 105°C) for 48 ± 2 hours. (5) PJP groove welds for Tubular T-, Yo, and K-
4.2.3 Records. Records of the test results shall be kept connections and Butt Joints (see 4.13)
by the manufacturer or contractor and shall be made (6) Plug and Slot welds for Tubular and Nontubular
available to those authorized to examine them. Connections (see 4.14)

4.2.4 Positions of Welds. All welds shall be classified

as flat (F), horizontal (H), vertical (V) and overhead
(OH), in accordance with the definitions shown in Fig-
4.6 Preparation of WPS
ures 4.1 and 4.2. The manufacturer or contractor shall prepare a written
Test assembly positions are shown in: WPS that specifies all of the applicable essential vari-
(1) Figure 4.3 (groove welds in plate) ables referenced in 4.7. The specific values for these
(2) Figure 4.4 (groove welds in pipe or tubing) WPS variables shall be obtained from the procedure
(3) Figure 4.5 (fillet welds in plate) qualification record (PQR), which serves as written con-
(4) Figure 4.6 (fillet welds in pipe or tubing) firmation of a successful WPS qualification.

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4. Qualification

4.0 Scope qualified under the provisions of this code bya Company
that later has a name change due to voluntary action or
The requirements for qualification testing of welding consolidation with a parent company may utilize the new
procedure specifications (WPSs) and welding personnel name on its WPS documents.
are described as follows:
Part A-General Requirements. This part covers 4.1.1.2 Previous WPS Qualification. The Engineer
general requirements of both WPS and welding person- may accept properly documented evidence of previous
nel performance requirements. qualification of the WPSs that are to be employed. The
Part B-Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). acceptability of qualification to other standards is the En-
This part covers the qualification of a welding procedure gineer's responsibility, to be exercised based upon the
specification (WPS) that is not classified as prequalified specific structure, or service conditions, or both. AWS
in accordance with section 3. B2.1.XXX-XX Series on Standard Welding Procedure
Part C-Performance Qualification. This part cov- Specifications may, in this manner, be accepted for use in
ers the performance qualification tests required by the this code.
code to determine a welder's, welding operator's, or tack 4.1.1.3 Impact Test Requirements. When required
welder's ability to produce sound welds. by contract drawings or specifications, impact tests shall
be included in the WPS qualification. The impact tests,
requirements, and procedure shall be in conformance
Part A with the provisions of Annex III, or as specified in the
General Requirements contract documents.
4.1.2 Performance Qualification of Welding Person-
4.1 General nel. Welders, welding operators and tack welders to be
employed under this code, and using the shielded arc
The requirements for qualification testing of welding welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), gas
procedure specifications (WPSs) and welding personnel metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding
(defined as welders, welding operators and tack welders) (GTAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), electroslag
are described in this section. welding (ESW), or electrogas welding (EGW) processes,
4.1.1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Except shall have been qualified by the applicable tests as de-
for prequalified WPSs in conformance with section 3, a scribed in Part C of this section. See Commentary.
WPS for use in production welding shall be qualified in 4.1.2.1 Previous Performance Qualification. Prop-
conformance with section 4, Part B, and shall be ap- erly documented evidence of previous performance qual-
proved by the Engineer. Properly documented evidence ification of welders, welding operators and tack welders
of previous WPS qualification may be accepted with the may be accepted with the Engineer's approval. The ac-
Engineer's approval. The requirements listed in Annex ceptability of performance qualification to other stan-
IV, Table IV-1, Code Requirements That May be dards is the Engineer's responsibility, to be exercised
Changed by Procedure Qualification Tests, may be var- based upon the specific structure, or service conditions,
ied when the WPS is qualified by tests. or both. Welders and welding operators qualified by stan-
4.1.1.1 Qualification Responsibility. Each manufac- dard test to AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding Procedure
turer or contractor shall conduct the tests required by this and Performance Qualification, may, in this manner, be
code to qualify the WPS. Properly documented WPSs accepted for use in this code.

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