Welding, weld testing and inspection, and the criteria

DOE-S T D-1180-2004

b. Discuss the construction climatic considerations for hot and cold weather concreting

including the code requirements in ACI-305R and ACI-306R.

c. Identify and discuss the minimum building code requirements for reinforced concrete

in ACI-318.

d. Identify and discuss the requirements for concrete construction in ACI-349.

e. Discuss the longitudinal and shear reinforcement requirements for beam design.

Describe the inspection methods used for concrete during a walkthrough of a

concrete structure. Relate these inspection methods to the structure and its

construction.

35.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a working level

knowledge of welding, weld testing and inspection, and the criteria in the

following American Welding Society (AWS) codes:

AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code Steel

AWS D1.2, Structural Welding Code Aluminum

AWS D1.3, Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel

AWS D5.2, Standard for Welded Steel, Elevated Tanks, Standpipes, and

Reservoirs for Water Storage

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Describe the welding techniques, materials, and equipment used for different metals

and applications.

b. Describe the welding techniques, materials, and equipment used for nonmetals.

c. Discuss the requirements for welder qualification and the methods for ensuring that

qualifications are current.

d. Describe the techniques and requirements for destructive testing of welds.

e. Discuss the following methods of weld inspection:

Visual

Radiographing

Dye penetrant

Ultrasonic

During a facility or construction site walkthrough evaluate accessible weld joints.

Describe welding methods and inspection techniques that apply to each weld.