Oliphant, PE, AWS-CWI, F.SEI, F.ASCE ReliaPOLE Inspection Services Company, LLC 1 AWS D1.1 2010 Structural Welding Code - Steel “All welding shall be done in conformance with AWS D1.1”. a minimum mandatory welding requirement. for welded structures made from commonly used carbon and low alloy constructional steels (i.e. The AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel) welder qualification plate tests consists of a groove weld with a 45-degree included angle. The plates are prepared to a knife’s edge and a ¼ in 6 mm backing strip is used. The test for unlimited thickness will use plates that are 1 in 25 mm thick.
Xv AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015 Foreword This foreword is not part of AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015, Structural Welding Code—Steel, but is included for informational purposes only. The first edition of the Code for Fusion Welding and Gas Cutting in Building Construction was published by the Amer. AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2010 An American National Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute March 11, 2010 Structural Welding Code— Steel 22nd Edition Supersedes AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2008 Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) D1 Committee on Structural Welding Under the Direction of the AWS Technical Activities Committee.
Course – 30 days
Exam – 10 more days
Approximately 4 hours
4 PDHs / 0.4 CEUs
- Anyone wishing to learn how to navigate the D1.1 code book
- Anyone seeking to prepare for Part C of our Certified Welding Inspector exam or an AWS endorsement exam
This student body may encompass many positions, including:
Welders
Welding engineers
Welding inspectors
Welding supervisors
Shop owners
While no prior courses are necessary to fulfill prerequisite level knowledge, we advise students seeking to prepare for the CWI exam to take our CWI Pre-Seminar to immerse themselves in the body of knowledge required to successfully pass the CWI exam.
ObjectivesThis course teaches students how to:
- Navigate the D1.1 code book
- Use test-taking strategies during high-stress, time-sensitive, testing environments
Upon completion of the D1.1 Online Code Clinic, students will be able to:
D1.1 Code Clinic (Structural Welding Code – Steel)
The AWS D1.1 Online Code Clinic provides a detailed road map through AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel. Led by an experienced AWS instructor, participants will learn to quickly locate salient clauses and use important tables and figures in time-sensitive testing or working environments. This comprehensive, 4-hour course features detailed, easy-to-understand explanations as well as interactive questions, quizzes, and a final exam designed to help participants prepare for the code book certification exam.The American Welding Society is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
Code Clinic Pre-Course |
The D1.1 Code Clinic includes an exclusive online pre-course designed to help you develop successful test-taking strategies based on the actual structure of the code book exam. You’ll learn about time management, benchmarking, highlighting, tabbing, question keywords, and other tools designed to help you quickly identify and locate the answers to test questions. Pre-Course Modules Module 1- Introduction |
COMPREHENSIVE
Approximately 4 hours of instruction and 2 hours of test-taking strategy divided into 18 easily manageable modules.
EASY TO ACCESS
Participants can access the course 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection.
EASY TO USE
Pause, advance, and rewind navigation features give users complete control over their learning experience.
EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Audio narration, animated graphics and video footage make even the most complex topics engaging and easy-to-understand.
PROVEN METHODS
Interactive elements, practice problems, and quizzes facilitate the mastery of concepts and measure content retention.
RELIABLE
Course content was developed by industry experts and AWS learning professionals.
ACCESS TO AWS INSTRUCTOR
Users can speak to an AWS instructor during the optional weekly question and answer teleconference.
LIVE SUPPORT
AWS customer support Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
MODULE 1 – Clause 1 – General Requirements
MODULE 2 – Clause 2 – Normative References
Aws D1.1 Structural Welding Code Free Pdf
MODULE 3 – Clause 3 – Terms and Definitions
MODULE 4 – Clause 4 – Design of Welded Connections
MODULE 5 – Clause 5 – Prequalification of WPSs
MODULE 6 – Clause 6 – Qualification
MODULE 7 – Clause 7 – Fabrication
MODULE 8 – Clause 8 – Inspection
MODULE 9 – Clause 9 – Stud Welding
MODULE 10 – Clause 10 – Tubular Structures
MODULE 11 – Clause 11 – Strengthening and Repair of Existing Structures
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Description
Section 2 of AWS QC1:2007, Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors, provides for endorsements that may be added to the CWI and SCWI certifications. Endorsements are defined in AWS QC1 as the approval of an additional skill documented in writing and added to a certification credential.
This endorsement covers four subject areas in AWS D1.1, material and design, fabrication, inspection, and qualification. Subject weights for each of these areas are in conformance with the codebook examination requirements as expressed in section 7.1 of AWS B5.1, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors.
Code Applications | Percent of Total Questions |
Material and Design | 10 |
Note: Percentages indicate the minimum required for each category in an examination. |
How endorsement will be expressed
Endorsements earned will be updated in the AWS certification profile. Status can be checked via the QR code on the back of the CWI wallet card or via the Quikcheck web link.
Continuing education credits
Not Applicable..
Comments on special conditions or requirements
Not Applicable.
Documents
CWI/SCWI Endorsement Application (PDF)
Applicant Instructions
As of January 1st, 2021 candidates testing to D1.1 codebook will be using the 2020 edition. If you are taking an AWS Seminar, you will be using the 2020 edition.
Aws D1.1 Structural Welding Code Table 6.1
Prices
Seminars
Aws D1.1 Structural Welding Code
There are no mandatory training requirements. Candidates are encouraged to attend a seminar or self-study to become familiar with AWS D1.1.
Exams
All endorsement exams (with the exception of Structural Drawing Reading) will be offered all over the US in convenient locations using computer based testing with our partners at Prometric. After your application has been submitted to AWS and approved, you will be provided with an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter in order to schedule your appointment through Prometric at one of their centers.
Candidates seeking the AWS D1.1 endorsement shall pass an open book written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions in two hours. Candidates are required to use the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel to answer the questions. Candidates may not use photocopied versions of the standard unless they can supply evidence of purchase of the document.
Successful candidates must correctly answer 72% of the questions to receive this endorsement. Re-examinations for this endorsement shall be in accordance with section 6.2.5 of AWS QC1.