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AWS D1.3/D1.3M:2008
An American National Standard

Structural
Welding Code —
Sheet Steel

AWS D1.3/D1.3M:2008
An American National Standard
Approved by the
American National Standards Institute
July 23, 2007

Structural Welding Code—
Sheet Steel
5th Edition
Supersedes ANSI/AWS D1.3-98
Prepared by the
American Welding Society (AWS) D1 Committee on Structural Welding
Under theDirection of the
AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by the
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This code covers the requirements associated with welding sheet steel having a minimum specified yield point no
greater than 80 ksi [550 MPa]. The code requirements cover any welded joint made from the commonly used structural
quality low-carbon hot rolled and cold rolled sheet and stripsteel with or without zinc coating (galvanized). Clause 1
includes general provisions, Clause 2 design, Clause 3 prequalification, Clause 4 qualification, Clause 5 fabrication, Clause 6
inspection, and Clause 7 stud welding.

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