CWI Codebook Navigation and Application 4

Question 1

A CWI needs to find the prequalified joint detail for a single-V groove weld made from one side without backing. Which Figure series in AWS D1.1 covers this joint type?

Accepted Answer

Figure 4.1 series

Answer

AWS D1.1 Figure 4.1 series covers prequalified CJP groove weld joint details for various joint configurations including single-V without backing.

Question 2

In AWS D1.1, what does the designation 'B-U2' in a joint detail designation mean?

Accepted Answer

B indicates butt joint type, U indicates U-groove weld configuration

Answer

AWS D1.1 joint designations use letters to identify joint type (B=butt, C=corner, T=T-joint) and groove shape (U=U-groove, V=V-groove, etc.).

Question 3

Which section of AWS D1.1 contains the requirements for WPS qualification by testing (as opposed to prequalification)?

Accepted Answer

Section 5

Answer

Section 5 of AWS D1.1 covers the qualification of welding procedures by testing, including required test specimens and acceptance criteria.

Question 4

A footnote in an AWS D1.1 table states 'See 5.22.1 for exceptions.' How should the CWI handle this footnote?

Accepted Answer

Read the referenced clause to determine if an exception applies to the current situation

Answer

Footnotes are part of the code and must be read; the inspector must determine whether the referenced exception is applicable to the specific situation.

Question 5

The AWS D1.1 code contains both AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.1M designations. What does the 'M' signify?

Accepted Answer

The code uses SI (metric) units

Answer

The 'M' suffix in AWS standard designations indicates the metric (SI) version of the document, using millimeters, degrees Celsius, and other SI units.

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