D1Q Subcommittee Task Group Affiliations

A code that specifies welding requirements for steel structures.

This code covers the welding requirements for steel structures.

Specifies rules for welding in steel construction.

These provide additional information and guidance.

These provide commentary on the code.

A code for welding steel structures.

Rules for welding different types of steel.

A group responsible for creating the structural welding code.

AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 is the American Welding Society's standard for structural welding. This standard sets forth requirements for welding procedures, materials, and inspection to ensure the safety and integrity of welded structures.

The D1Q Committee is a group of experts in the field of steel welding who work together to develop, update, and maintain the AWS D1.1/D1.1M standard.

These individuals act as advisors to the D1Q Committee, providing guidance and expertise on specific aspects of welding, ensuring the standard stays relevant and accurate.

Companies involved in the development of welding standards, such as STV Incorporated, Walt Disney World Company, and Schuff Steel, ensure the standard reflects real-world industry practices

The D1Q Committee involves various stakeholders from different sectors, ensuring a diverse perspective in developing welding standards.

Retired individuals within the D1Q Committee offer valuable experience, sharing their accumulated knowledge and insights, contributing to the evolution of welding standards.

The presence of companies like Tru-Weld Equipment Company, and The Lincoln Electric Company, reflects the involvement of manufacturers in shaping welding standards to match industry technological advancements.

The D1Q Committee's collaboration with experts like Johnson Plate and Tower Fabrication, and Stud Welding Products Incorporated ensures the standard aligns with specific industry needs.

A group of experts within the AWS responsible for updating and maintaining the welding code for steel structures.

The person that oversees the work and ensures the quality of the welding code for steel structures.

Individuals who contribute their knowledge and experience to the development and revision of the welding code for steel structures.

The process used to permanently join metal parts by melting and fusing the edges together using a welding torch or other welding equipment.

The standard requirement for the welding process of joining metal parts, with specific rules based on the type of metal being welded.

A company specializing in stud welding, which involves joining a metal stud to a larger piece of metal.

The D1.1/D1.1M:2020 standard now includes a new clause listing normative references, replacing subclause 1.9 and Annex S from the previous edition.

D1.1:2020 includes a new clause for defining terms specific to welding, replacing subclause 1.3 and Annex J from the previous edition.

The D1.1:2020 standard now provides guidance for using shielding gases with specific requirements outlined in a dedicated table.

D1.1:2020 includes new requirements for prequalified WPSs that utilize waveform technology to ensure a consistent welding process.

D1.1:2020 has reorganized the PJP Groove weld clause to clarify qualification requirements, including using the Joint Details illustrated in Figure 5.2.

D1.1:2020 has restructured Clause 5 to follow the normal progression of creating a prequalified WPS. This includes a reorganized table listing essential WPS variables.

D1.1:2020 includes updated requirements for qualifying WPSs using various welding processes, including revisions for CVN testing.

D1.1:2020 has consolidated all CVN testing requirements into a single Table 6.7, simplifying access to this critical information.

These annexes are mandatory and supplement the code provisions, addressing specific subjects related to welding in steel construction.

These annexes provide extra information, examples, and suggestions that aren't mandatory requirements.

Errata, or corrections to the code, are made available to users of the welding code through the Welding Journal and the AWS website.

These are suggestions for improvement, which can be submitted to the committee responsible for the Structural Welding Code.

The index helps to locate specific items in the code by referencing their subclause number.

A document outlining the specific welding parameters for a particular joint, ensuring consistent weld quality and safety.

Essential variables are welding parameters that directly affect weld quality, like welding process, electrode type, and welding position.

Tests to ensure the welding process meets the specified standards and the welder has the necessary skills

The positions in which a welding procedure is qualified to be used, like flat, horizontal, or vertical.

Specific types of welds, like groove welds, fillet welds, or plug welds, that are tested and approved by the WPS.

The method used to analyze the quality of a weld, including visual inspection, mechanical testing, or radiographic techniques.

Welder qualification tests ensure the welder has the skills to consistently produce high-quality welds.

A written record outlining the specific details of a welder's performance qualification, including the welding process, weld type, and test results.

Tests to ensure the welder can consistently produce high-quality welds in specific positions and with specific welding processes.