• AWS D3.6 : 1993

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    UNDERWATER WELDING, SPECIFICATION FOR,

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    Superseded date:  23-07-2013

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    Published date:  23-11-2012

    Publisher:  American Welding Society

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Personnel
    Foreword
    List of tables
    List of figures
    Cross reference list
    1 General provisions
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 Purpose
    1.3 Application
    1.4 Base metals
    1.5 Welding process
    1.6 Definitions
    1.7 Welding and NDE symbols
    1.8 Safety and health
    1.9 Standard units of measure
    1.10 Referenced standards
    2 Classification and design of welded connections
    2.1 Classification of welds
    2.2 Design
    3 Workmanship
    3.1 General
    3.2 Base metal preparation
    3.3 Assembly
    3.4 Confirmation weld
    3.5 Dimensional tolerances
    3.6 Weld profiles
    3.7 Tack welds and temporary welds
    3.8 Repairs
    3.9 Peening
    3.10 Arc strikes
    3.11 Weld cleaning
    4 Technique
    4.1 Filler metal
    4.2 Measurement of variable conditions
    4.3 Weld temperature control
    5 Qualification
    Part I - General requirements
    5.1 Approved procedure
    5.2 Previous qualification
    5.3 Performance qualification
    5.4 Qualification responsibility
    Part II - Procedure qualification
    5.5 Limitation of variables
    5.6 Procedure qualification variables
    5.7 Types of tests
    5.8 Position of test welds
    5.9 Joint configuration
    5.10 Test specimens: number and type
    5.11 Preparation and testing of specimens
    5.12 Test results required
    5.13 Supplemental requirements
    5.14 Records
    Part III - Welder qualification
    5.15 General
    5.16 Limitations of variables
    5.17 Qualification tests required
    5.18 Method of testing
    5.19 Test results required
    5.20 Retests
    5.21 Period of effectiveness
    5.22 Records
    6 Inspection
    Part I - General requirements
    6.1 General
    6.2 Inspection of materials
    6.3 Inspection of procedure qualification and
          equipment
    6.4 Inspection of performance qualification
    6.5 Inspection of work and records
    6.6 Obligations of contractor
    6.7 Inspection methods
    6.8 Personnel qualifications
    Part II - Visual examination
    6.9 General
    6.10 Procedure
    Part III - Radiographic examination
    6.11 General
    6.12 Procedure
    Part IV - Ultrasonic examination
    6.13 General
    6.14 Procedure
    Part V - Magnetic particle examination
    6.15 General
    6.16 Procedure
    Part VI - Eddy current examination
    6.17 General
    6.18 Procedure
    7 Class A welds
    7.1 Application
    Part I - Procedure qualification
    7.2 Testing requirements
    7.3 Groove welds
    7.4 Fillet welds
    Part II - Welder qualification
    7.5 Testing requirements
    7.6 Groove welds
    7.7 Fillet welds
    Part III - Examination
    7.8 Examination requirements
    7.9 Visual acceptance criteria
    7.10 Radiographic and macroscopic acceptance criteria
    7.11 Surface examination acceptance criteria
    7.12 Ultrasonic examination acceptance criteria
    8 Class B welds
    8.1 Application
    Part I - Procedure qualification
    8.2 Testing requirements
    8.3 Groove welds
    8.4 Fillet welds
    Part II - Welder qualification
    8.5 Testing requirements
    8.6 Groove welds
    8.7 Fillet welds
    Part III - Examination
    8.8 Examination requirements
    8.9 Visual acceptance criteria
    8.10 Radiographic and macroscopic acceptance criteria
    8.11 Surface examination acceptance criteria
    9 Class C welds
    9.1 Application
    Part I - Procedure qualification
    9.2 Testing requirements
    9.3 Groove welds
    9.4 Fillet welds
    Part II - Welder qualification
    9.5 Testing requirements
    9.6 Groove welds
    9.7 Fillet welds
    Part III - Examination
    9.8 Examination requirements
    9.9 Visual acceptance criteria
    9.10 Macroscopic acceptance criteria
    9.11 Surface examination acceptance criteria
    10 Class O welds
    10.1 Application
    Part I - Procedure qualification
    10.2 Testing requirements
    10.3 Groove welds
    10.4 Fillet welds
    Part II - Welder qualification
    10.5 Requirements
    Part III - Examination
    10.6 Examination requirements
    10.7 Acceptance criteria
    11 Glossary
    12 References
    Appendix - Sample forms
    Index

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives criteria for welding structures or components under the surface of water. Includes welding in both dry and wet environments. Sections 1 through 6 constitute the general requirements for underwater welding while, sections 7 through 10 contain the special requirements applicable to four individual classes of weld: Class A - Comparable to abovewater weldings; Class B - For less critical applications; Class C - Where load bearing is not a primary consideration; Class O - To meet the requirements of another designated code or specification.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher American Welding Society
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AWS D17.1 : 2001 SPECIFICATION FOR FUSION WELDING FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
    AWS D3.7 : 2004 GUIDE FOR ALUMINUM HULL WELDING
    CSA S473 : 2004 STEEL STRUCTURES
    UNI EN 14163 : 2003 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - WELDING OF PIPELINES
    ISO 13847:2013 Petroleum and natural gas industries — Pipeline transportation systems — Welding of pipelines
    EN 14163:2001/AC:2006 PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES - PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - WELDING OF PIPELINES
    BS 8010-3:1993 Code of practice for pipelines Pipelines subsea: design, construction and installation
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