Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 - The Questions (you need to ask)
What is the product and how will it be used?
What is the material?
What specifications or codes apply to the welding rods
or electrodes (wires), and to the finished product, if any?
Are there welding procedure requirements? Make sure you
understand what is required
What are the postweld requirements?
CHAPTER 2 - Key Background Information
What is Steel?
Why is Steel a Unique Structural Material?
Common Steels You May Encounter
What if no information or identification is available?
Properties of Steel - What the "Numbers" Mean
Some Additional Important Terms
Alloying Elements in Steels
Weldability - What is it?
CHAPTER 3 - What Happens When You Weld
Where Does the Welding Heat Go?
The Weld Zones
Shrinkage, Residual Stresses, and Distortion
Restraint, Preheat and Interpass Temperatures, and
Hydrogen Control
Other Effects of Welding
CHAPTER 4 - Selection of Proper Welding Filler Metal
(Rods, Electrodes, etc.)
CHAPTER 5 - Metallurgically-Related Weld Discontinuities
(Defects) and Typical Causes
Cracking
Porosity
Inclusions
CHAPTER 6 - Weld Examination and Testing
The Weld Cross Section
Mechanical Tests-What They Can Tell You
CHAPTER 7 - Postweld Treatments
CHAPTER 8 - Good Practice Reminders
A Basic Welding Procedure Worksheet
A Qualified Procedure Should be Used by a Qualified Welder
CHAPTER 9 - Additional Information and Guidance
APPENDIX 1 - Alternative Methods for Determining Preheat
             (and Preventing Cracking)
APPENDIX 2 - Additional Filler Metal Recommendations

Abstract

Aims to those responsible for the operation of fabrication shops and maintenance/repair facilities, this guide helps the non-welding engineer in the selection of method, materials, and procedures to produce the "desired results and stay out of trouble".

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
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