AWS D1.8/D1.8M:2021 PDF Download

The AWS D1.8/D1.8M:2021 standard serves as an addendum to the AWS D1.1/D1.1M, which is the Structural Welding Code for steel structures. The purpose of this code supplement is to provide additional guidelines and requirements specifically for welded joints designed in accordance with the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings.

The code supplement covers various aspects of the welding process in seismic applications, including design, fabrication, quality control, and quality assurance. It ensures that the welded joints in seismic structures comply with the necessary standards to withstand seismic forces adequately.

While the provisions of AWS D1.8/D1.8M:2021 mainly focus on seismic applications, all the general provisions of AWS D1.1/D1.1M for statically loaded structures still apply to the designated welds. However, there may be specific modifications or exceptions outlined in the seismic supplement that need to be followed.