| Code | AASHTO/AWS D1.5 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bridge Welding Code (AASHTO/AWS D1.5) |
| Issuer | AASHTO / AWS |
| Edition | Edition to be confirmed Edition not verified — confirm the current edition with the issuer |
| Region | United States |
| Official source | www.aws.org |
Scope
Welding requirements for steel highway bridges.
Technical topics
Procedure qualification, welder qualification, inspection, fracture critical members.
Relevance for pedestrian bridges
Often specified for pedestrian bridges owned by highway agencies.
Designer responsibility
The engineer of record selects the applicable standards and editions, and specifies loads, materials and performance requirements.
Fabricator responsibility
The fabricator works to the specification and documents compliance as required by the contract.
Points to confirm with the engineer of record
Confirm for the project: Whether D1.5 or D1.1 is required by the owner; fracture critical designation.
This library is an orientation aid, not a legal or engineering determination. Standards are revised regularly; always obtain the official document from the issuing body.