New AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel in Portuguese

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 29, 2012 - Miami, USA (October 29, 2012) –- The D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel , the most renowned and respected welding standard, is now available in Portuguese.  As an accurate translation of the bestselling code by the American Welding Society (AWS), the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel in Portuguese is the best informational resource for everyone involved in any phase of welding steel structures - engineers, detailers, fabricators, erectors, inspectors, etc. The new D1.1 spells out the requirements for design, procedures, qualification, fabrication, inspection, and repair of pipe, plate, and structural shapes that are subject to either static or cyclical stress.

This Portuguese publication will enable engineering professionals in technical industries in Brazil and around the world to carry out training, designing and surveying using this standard. It is one of the first times such an important technical publication is translated in order to serve the needs of millions professionals in need of such material.

The translated code is available in the American Welding Society’s Publications Store, http://pubs.aws.org or by following this link: http://pubs.aws.org/product_info.php?products_id=1139

ABOUT AWS
The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organiza-tion with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.

ABOUT WEX

World Engineering Xchange is a leading organization founded on the innovation and the continued growth of commercial and industrial solutions in welding. As a welding forum for professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, WEX Latina is a premier resource guiding accepted practices in the welding industry and supports welding education working on behalf of the American Welding Society. From products to best practices, the organization’s team of engineers communicates information and shares resources concerned with all aspects of welding and its associated technologies.

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