AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2015
FABRICATION
obscure discontinuities. Caulking shall be prohibited for
base metals with minimum specified yield strength
greater than 50 ksi [345 MPa].
For base metals with minimum specified yield strength of
50 ksi [345 MPa] or less, caulking may be used, provided:
(1) all inspections have been completed and accepted
(2) caulking is necessary to prevent coating failures
(3) the technique and limitations on caulking are
approved by the Engineer
5.28 Arc Strikes
Arc strikes outside the area of permanent welds should
be avoided on any base metal. Cracks or blemishes
caused by arc strikes shall be ground to a smooth contour
and checked to ensure soundness.
5.29 Weld Cleaning
5.29.1 In-Process Cleaning. Before welding over previ-
ously deposited weld metal, all slag shall be removed
and the weld and adjacent base metal shall be cleaned by
brushing or other suitable means. This requirement shall
apply not only to successive layers but also to successive
beads and to the crater area when welding is resumed
after any interruption. It shall not, however, restrict the
welding of plug and slot welds in conformance with 5.24.
5.29.2 Cleaning of Completed Welds. Slag shall be re-
moved from all completed welds, and the weld and adja-
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cent base metal shall be cleaned by brushing or other
suitable means. Tightly adherent spatter remaining after
the cleaning operation is acceptable, unless its removal
is required for the purpose of NDT. Welded joints shall
not be painted until after welding has been completed
and the weld accepted.
5.30 Weld Tabs (See 5.2.2)
5.30.1 Use of Weld Tabs. Welds shall be terminated at
the end of a joint in a manner that will ensure sound
welds. Whenever necessary, this shall be done by use of
weld tabs aligned in such a manner to provide an exten-
sion of the joint preparation.
5.30.2 Removal of Weld Tabs for Statically Loaded
Nontubular Structures. For statically loaded nontubular
structures, weld tabs need not be removed unless re-
quired by the Engineer.
5.30.3 Removal of Weld Tabs for Cyclically Loaded
Nontubular Structures. For cyclically loaded nontubu-
lar structures, weld tabs shall be removed upon comple-
tion and cooling of the weld, and the ends of the weld
shall be made smooth and flush with the edges of abut-
ting parts.
5.30.4 Ends of Welded Butt Joints. Ends of welded
butt joints required to be flush shall be finished so as not
to reduce the width beyond the detailed width or the ac-
tual width furnished, whichever is greater, by more than
1/8 in [3 mm] or so as not to leave reinforcement at each
end that exceeds 1/8 in [3 mm]. Ends of welded butt
joints shall be faired at a slope not to exceed 1 in 10.