A World of Art – 8th Edition by Henry M. Sayre (Pearson, 2015)
A World of Art (8th Edition) by Henry M. Sayre is a bestselling art appreciation textbook that introduces readers to visual culture through a global lens. This full-color edition presents more than 700 artworks across time periods and styles, using accessible language to promote critical thinking and creative exploration.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive survey of global art, past and present
- Over 700 high-quality images, including classical, modern, and contemporary works
- Thematic chapters on identity, spirituality, power, and life cycles
- Visual analysis tools and creative process walkthroughs
- Student-friendly layout with guided questions and definitions
- Ideal for college-level Art Appreciation, Humanities, and Visual Culture courses
- Supports visual literacy, cultural awareness, and analytical skills
Who It’s For:
Students, educators, and institutions seeking a well-structured, engaging resource for introductory art courses. Also suitable for general readers interested in understanding how art reflects and shapes human experience.
A World of Art – 8th Edition by Henry M. Sayre (Pearson, 2015)
A World of Art (8th Edition) by Henry M. Sayre is a bestselling art appreciation textbook that introduces readers to visual culture through a global lens. This full-color edition presents more than 700 artworks across time periods and styles, using accessible language to promote critical thinking and creative exploration.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive survey of global art, past and present
- Over 700 high-quality images, including classical, modern, and contemporary works
- Thematic chapters on identity, spirituality, power, and life cycles
- Visual analysis tools and creative process walkthroughs
- Student-friendly layout with guided questions and definitions
- Ideal for college-level Art Appreciation, Humanities, and Visual Culture courses
- Supports visual literacy, cultural awareness, and analytical skills
Who It’s For:
Students, educators, and institutions seeking a well-structured, engaging resource for introductory art courses. Also suitable for general readers interested in understanding how art reflects and shapes human experience.
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, 7th Edition (2018)
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, Seventh Edition (2018) provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of roadway lighting systems. This edition reflects current engineering practices, safety standards, and lighting technologies to enhance visibility, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across modern transportation networks.
Highlights:
- Design principles covering illuminance, luminance, uniformity, and glare control
- Guidance on developing master roadway lighting plans and policies
- Recommended lighting levels for highways, streets, intersections, and pedestrian zones
- Design criteria for tunnels, underpasses, and bridges
- Considerations for temporary lighting in work zones and construction areas
- Evaluation of emerging technologies such as adaptive lighting and smart controls
- Discussion on lighting management systems and energy-efficient solutions
- Environmental impact assessments and aesthetic integration strategies
- Standards for pole placement, maintenance access, and safety
- Support for decision-making with traffic data and community planning considerations
Who It’s For:
An essential reference for transportation agencies, civil engineers, and planners responsible for roadway lighting design and policy development.
GL-7-2018
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, 7th Edition (2018)
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, Seventh Edition (2018) provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of roadway lighting systems. This edition reflects current engineering practices, safety standards, and lighting technologies to enhance visibility, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across modern transportation networks.
Highlights:
- Design principles covering illuminance, luminance, uniformity, and glare control
- Guidance on developing master roadway lighting plans and policies
- Recommended lighting levels for highways, streets, intersections, and pedestrian zones
- Design criteria for tunnels, underpasses, and bridges
- Considerations for temporary lighting in work zones and construction areas
- Evaluation of emerging technologies such as adaptive lighting and smart controls
- Discussion on lighting management systems and energy-efficient solutions
- Environmental impact assessments and aesthetic integration strategies
- Standards for pole placement, maintenance access, and safety
- Support for decision-making with traffic data and community planning considerations
Who It’s For:
An essential reference for transportation agencies, civil engineers, and planners responsible for roadway lighting design and policy development.
GL-7-2018
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002)
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002) provides comprehensive criteria for the design, construction, and maintenance of highway bridges throughout the United States. This edition is the final update prior to the nationwide adoption of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) standards.
Highlights:
- General provisions for bridge design, structural analysis, and performance
- Criteria for superstructures, substructures, abutments, culverts, and piers
- Service load and load factor design methods for concrete, steel, timber, and prestressed components
- Requirements for foundations, retaining structures, and soil-structure interaction
- Specifications addressing load distribution, fatigue, seismic considerations, and strength evaluation
- Commentary and notes incorporating interim revisions through 2003
- References to supporting standards from AASHTO, ASTM, AWS, and others
- Applicable to rehabilitation, legacy design validation, and maintenance planning for non-LRFD bridges
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for bridge engineers, transportation officials, and contractors working with legacy structures or evaluating designs developed before the transition to LRFD.
HB-17-2002
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002)
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002) provides comprehensive criteria for the design, construction, and maintenance of highway bridges throughout the United States. This edition is the final update prior to the nationwide adoption of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) standards.
Highlights:
- General provisions for bridge design, structural analysis, and performance
- Criteria for superstructures, substructures, abutments, culverts, and piers
- Service load and load factor design methods for concrete, steel, timber, and prestressed components
- Requirements for foundations, retaining structures, and soil-structure interaction
- Specifications addressing load distribution, fatigue, seismic considerations, and strength evaluation
- Commentary and notes incorporating interim revisions through 2003
- References to supporting standards from AASHTO, ASTM, AWS, and others
- Applicable to rehabilitation, legacy design validation, and maintenance planning for non-LRFD bridges
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for bridge engineers, transportation officials, and contractors working with legacy structures or evaluating designs developed before the transition to LRFD.
HB-17-2002
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels provides standardized guidance for the design and application of product safety signs and labels. This reaffirmed edition helps manufacturers effectively communicate hazard information to reduce risk and improve safety across a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
Highlights:
- Defines use of standardized signal words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
- Establishes hazard classification systems and formatting conventions
- Specifies layout, safety colors, symbols, and typography for clear communication
- Offers guidance on incorporating safety symbols for universal understanding
- Sets durability requirements for labels exposed to harsh environments
- Recommends best practices for label placement and visibility
Who It’s For:
A vital reference for engineers, product designers, compliance managers, and safety professionals responsible for labeling products in accordance with ANSI safety communication standards.
ANSI-Z535.4-2011-R2017
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels provides standardized guidance for the design and application of product safety signs and labels. This reaffirmed edition helps manufacturers effectively communicate hazard information to reduce risk and improve safety across a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
Highlights:
- Defines use of standardized signal words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
- Establishes hazard classification systems and formatting conventions
- Specifies layout, safety colors, symbols, and typography for clear communication
- Offers guidance on incorporating safety symbols for universal understanding
- Sets durability requirements for labels exposed to harsh environments
- Recommends best practices for label placement and visibility
Who It’s For:
A vital reference for engineers, product designers, compliance managers, and safety professionals responsible for labeling products in accordance with ANSI safety communication standards.
ANSI-Z535.4-2011-R2017
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
