CWI Codebook Navigation and Application 2

Question 1

In AWS D1.1, which section contains the prequalified joint detail tables for complete joint penetration groove welds?

Accepted Answer

Section 4

Answer

Section 4 of AWS D1.1 covers prequalified WPS requirements including the joint detail tables for CJP groove welds.

Question 2

When AWS D1.1 lists a requirement as 'shall,' this indicates the requirement is:

Accepted Answer

Mandatory

Answer

In AWS codes, 'shall' denotes a mandatory requirement, whereas 'should' denotes a recommendation.

Question 3

Which AWS D1.1 table is used to determine the minimum preheat and interpass temperature for a given base metal and thickness?

Accepted Answer

Table 4.5

Answer

Table 4.5 in AWS D1.1 provides minimum preheat and interpass temperature requirements based on base metal category and thickness.

Question 4

A CWI needs to verify fillet weld size acceptance criteria. In AWS D1.1, where would this information be found?

Accepted Answer

Section 6 — Inspection

Answer

Section 6 (Inspection) contains the visual inspection acceptance criteria including fillet weld size tolerances.

Question 5

In AWS D1.1, Annex A is normative. What does 'normative' mean for an annex?

Accepted Answer

It is mandatory and part of the code requirements

Answer

A normative annex contains mandatory requirements just like the main body of the code, unlike informative annexes which are for guidance only.

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