AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 Structural Welding Code – Steel is the authoritative standard issued by the American Welding Society for the design, fabrication, and inspection of welded steel structures. It establishes requirements for materials, welding processes, qualification of welders and procedures, and inspection practices to ensure quality and safety in structural steel welding.
This edition provides updated provisions reflecting advances in technology and industry practices. It covers workmanship, fabrication requirements, acceptance criteria, and qualification testing, making it the most comprehensive reference for professionals working with steel structures.
Widely recognized as the benchmark in the field, this standard is an essential resource for engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and educators involved in steel welding applications.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025 Structural Welding Code – Steel is the authoritative standard issued by the American Welding Society for the design, fabrication, and inspection of welded steel structures. It establishes requirements for materials, welding processes, qualification of welders and procedures, and inspection practices to ensure quality and safety in structural steel welding.
This edition provides updated provisions reflecting advances in technology and industry practices. It covers workmanship, fabrication requirements, acceptance criteria, and qualification testing, making it the most comprehensive reference for professionals working with steel structures.
Widely recognized as the benchmark in the field, this standard is an essential resource for engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and educators involved in steel welding applications.
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

