AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code Certified Companies

Welding code for steel highway bridges with stringent requirements for fracture-critical members.

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AWS D1.5 is the bridge welding code jointly published by the American Welding Society and AASHTO, governing welding of steel highway bridges. It includes more stringent requirements than D1.1 for fracture-critical and fatigue-sensitive members due to the cyclic loading and safety-critical nature of bridge structures.

AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code Certified Companies

AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code FAQ

How does D1.5 differ from D1.1?

D1.5 has more restrictive requirements for welder qualification, fracture-critical welding, charpy impact testing of weld metal, NDE frequency, and documentation. It addresses fatigue loading specific to bridges and includes requirements for fracture-critical member (FCM) welding not found in D1.1.

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