W59.2-M1991 (R2018)
Welded Aluminum Construction
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Preface
This is the first edition of CSA Standard W59.2, Welded Aluminum Construction. This Standard replaces CSA Standard S244-1969, Welded Design und Workmanship (Inert Cas Shielded Arc Processes). It has been given a new number to reflect that it parallels CSA Standard W59-M 1989, Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding). The Standard is written in SI (metric) units.
During the twenty years since the earlier Standard was issued, there have been a number of changes in welding practices arising from a better understanding of the process, and from the need to ensure stricter control. Further, the design Standards for aluminum, CSA Standard S157-1969, The Structural Use of Aluminum in Building, and CSA Standard S190-1968, Design of Light Gauge Aluminum Products, were combined to become CAN3-S157-M83, Strength Design in Aluminum, based on the philosophy of limit states design.
These two developments created the need for an updated supporting Standard on welding. The changes from CSA Standard S244 are extensive, and the Standard now covers all aspects of welding practices using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, and stud welding, from joint preparation to inspection methods.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Welded Aluminum Construction, under the jurisdiction of the Standards Steering Committee on Welding, and was formally approved by these committees.
Scope
1.1
This Standard specifies the requirements for all types of welded aluminum construction, and is of general application. There are, however, special Standards which may be used for particular products, such as, pressure vessels and pipelines.
1.2
This Standard gives provisions for gas metal arc (GMAW), gas tungsten arc (GTAW), plasma arc (PAW) processes, and stud (SW) welding by the arc and capacitor discharge processes.
1.3
Mandatory requirements are given in the body of the Standard. The appendices provide supplementary information about welding and welded joints.
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