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ANSIIAWS 82.1.011-91
An American National Standard

Standard
Welding Procedure
Specification {WPS) for

Shielded Metal Arc

Welding of Galvanized Steel,
10 through 18 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition,
With or Without Backing
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Keywords - Welding procedure specification, ANSI/AWS 82.1.011-91

base metals, allowable joint designs, An American National Standard

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sheet metal, electrode, carbon steel,
manual shielded metal arc welding
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
August 27, 1991

Standard Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS)
for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
of Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition,
With or Without Backing
Prepared by
AWS Committee on Welding Qualification

• Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for galvanized steel in the thickness range of 10
through 18 gauge using manual shielded metal arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions
.necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for fillet
welds and groove welds .

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Statement on Use of AWS Standards

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American Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with
the rules of the American National Standards Institute. When AWS standards are either incorporated in, or
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between the contracting parties.

International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-365-9

American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P. 0. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135

© 1991 by American Welding Society. All rights reserved

Printed in the United States of America

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for the exchange, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals that are relevant to the welding .~ ~
industry and the consensus of which forms the basis for these standards. By providing such a forum, AWS
does not assume any duties to which a user of these standards may be required to adhere. By publishing this
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• Personnel
AWS Committee on Welding Qualification

T. J. Anderson, Chairman Bechtel Group, Incorporated

D. L. Sprow, Vice Chairman ~ci>ernaottlncorporated
M. J. Houle, Vice Chairman Welding Engineering Services
D. R. Papenfuss, Vice Chairman The Boeing Conapany
F. X Neary, Secretary Anlerican Welding Society
W. L. Ballis Colunabia Gas I>istribution Conapanies
H. B. Cary Hobart Brothers Conapany
J. L. Cooley ~orrison- Knudsen Corporation
P. B. Dickerson** Alunainuna Conapany of Anaerica
W. D. Doty I>oty and Associates, Incorporated
J. J. Fluckiger Babcock and Wilcox Idaho, Incorporated
E. H. Gray* U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Conanaission
J. E. Hinkel Lincoln Electric Conapany
R. W. Jackson Consultant
J. W. McGrew Babcock and Wilcox
G. E. Metzger Air Force ~aterials Laboratory
C. L. Null* Naval Sea Systenas Conanaand

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A. S. Olivares The Hartford Steana Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Conapany
G. W. Oyler** Welding Research Council
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
J. J. Sekely I>ick Enterprises, Inc.
D. J. Schell* Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Conapany,
Incorporated
A. W. Sindel Natco
W. R. Smith, Sr.** Bechtel Group, Incorporated
C. E. Spaeder Aristech Chenaical Corporation
V. W. Sutter Anaerican Welding Institute
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr. LTV ~issiles and Electronics Group ~issiles
I>ivision
*Advisor
**Retired

The Conanaittee offers special thanks to G. R. Olejniczak and the National Training Fund for the Sheet
~etal and Air Conditioning Industry for their significant contribution in naaking qualifications of these
procedures possible .

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Foreword
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(This Foreword is not a part of ANSIIAWS B2.1.011-91, Standard Welding Procedure Specification
(WPS), but is included for informational purposes only.)
The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to
generate Standard Welding Procedures for industry. The need for tested welding procedures, that are sup-
ported by adequate data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction
codes and specifications, has been expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a
welding procedure qualification is to provide test data for assessing the properties of a weld joint.
This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures
Committee of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of AWS. Procedure Qualification Rec-
ords (PQR's) supporting Standard WPS's need not be maintained by the employer and are not provided by
AWS. These PQR's are on file at the Welding Research Council. It is the intent that Standard WPS's will
make retention and continual review ofPQR's by owners, regulatory bodies, inspection agencies and clients
unnecessary.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given
in the latest edition of ANSI/AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be
those shown in the latest edition of ANSI/AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nonde-
structive Examination.

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The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards con-
cerning the subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this Committee is AWS B2.1,
Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation
and framework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications.
Comments on this publication will be most welcome. They should be addressed to Secretary, AWS Com-
mittee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 NW LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040,
Miami, FL 33135.

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• Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge,

in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

Welding Research Council 1 -

Supporting PQR Numbers: 164A, 165A, 166A, 167C, 168C, 169A, 1708,
171A, 172A, 173C, 174C, 1758

Application practices, and examinations and tests applicable

to the end product.
The data to support this Standard Welding Pro- _A Standard WPS does not replace or substitute
cedure Specification (WPS) have been derived for fabrication codes, specifications, contract re-
from two or more Procedure Qualification Records quirements, or capability and judgement on the
(PQR's) completed according to the requirements part of the user. A Standard WPS is to be used
in AWS B2.1 under the auspices of the Welding Re- only as permitted by the applicable fabrication
search Council. This standard WPS is not valid us- code, specification, or contract document. The
ing conditions and variables outside the ranges ability to produce production welds having prop-
listed. The American Welding Society considers erties suitable for the application depends upon
that this Standard WPS presents information for supplementing the Standard WPS with appropri-
producing an acceptable weld using the conditions ate performance qualification tests and sound en-
and variables listed. The user needs a significant gineering judgement.
knowledge of welding and accepts full responsibil- A Standard WPS may be supplemented by at-
ity for the performance of the weld and for provid- tached or referenced information and instructions
ing the engineering capability, qualified personnel, that may be necessary to make an acceptable weld-
and proper equipment to implement this Standard ment.
Welding Procedure Specification. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edi-
The referencing fabrication code or specifica- tion of ANSI/ASC Z49 .1, Safety in Welding and Cut-
tion and the engineering requirements are in- ting, published by the American Welding Society.
tended to specify any requirements related to This specification may involve hazardous materi-
design, need for heat treatment, fabricating, toler- als, operations, and equipment. The specification
ances, quality control, safe welding and testing does not purport to address all of the safety
problems associated with its use. It is the responsi-
bility of the user to establish appropriate safety and
1. Welding Research Council, 345 East 47th Street, New health practices. The user should determine the ap-
York, NY 10017. plicability of any regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification {WPS)

PROCESS:
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
BASE METAL:
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Manual
Galvanized Steel, 2 ASTM A527 LFQ G90 (max) and
ASTM A526 CQ G90 (max)
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To themselves and to each other
BASE METAL THICKNESS RANGE: 3 Groove Weld: 18 ga. (0.0516 in.) through 10 ga.
(0.1382 in.)
Fillet Weld: 18 ga. (0.0516 in.) through 10 ga.
{0.1382 in.)
WELD METAL THICKNESS RANGE: Groove Weld: Base metal thickness plus
reinforcement, maximum
Fillet Weld Leg: Base metal thickness, minimum
MAXIMUM WELD BEAD THICKNESS: Base metal thickness plus reinforcement
BACKING: Optional
BACKING MATERIAL: Galvanized Steel, 2 ASTM A527 LFQ G90 (maximum}
or A526 CQ G90 (maximum)
ALLOWABLE JOINT DESIGNS: See Figure 1
WELDING POSITION: All
VERTICAL WELDING PROGRESSION: Optional
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE: 50°F minimum, 120°F maximum

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INTERPASS TEMPERATURE: No maximum
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE: Continuous or special heating not required
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT: None (not qualified for PWHT)
TECHNIQUE: Beads: Stringer or weave
Peening: No
Cleaning: Joint shall be dry prior to welding
Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical
lnterpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ELECTRODE: Single
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PASS: Either
FILLER METAL SPECIFICATION: ANSI/AWS A5.1
ASME SFA 5.1
AWS/ASME4 F Number 3 (E601 0), A Number 1
AWS/ASME4 F Number 2 (E6013), A Number 1
CURRENT (Type and Polarity): DCEP (E601 0)
DCEN (E6013)

2. WARNING: Use enough ventilation, exhaust 3. See ASTM Specification for base metal thickness toler-
at the arc, or both, to keep zinc fumes from ances.
breathing zone and the general area. See 4. As detailed in AWS B2.1 and ASME B&PV Code, Sec-
ANSI/ASC Z49.1, Safety in Welding and tion IX.
Cutting.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification {WPS)

• WELDING PARAMETERS:

Base Metal
FILLER METAL
Classification Dia. (in.) Groove
AMPERES
Fillet
18 ga. 50-60 55-60
17 ga. 55-66 60-65
16 ga. 60-72 65-70
15 ga. E 6013 3/32 max 65-78 70-75
14 ga. 70-84 75-80
13 ga. 75-90 80-85
12 ga. 80-96 85-90
11 ga. } 85-102 90-95
E 6010 1/8 max { 90-110
10 ga. 95-100

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COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________________

In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS
for use with

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Fabrication Document

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

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R~R=0
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GAGE: 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18

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JOINT 1 JOINT 5

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R~R=0
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GAGE: 10, 11, 12, & 13

JOINT 2
JOINT 6
t,

t I t
R ---ll--- t,:e:: t, R (max.) = t,

GAGE: 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18

JOINT 3
JOINT 7

R--- _ _ R (min.) = 1/2 t,

R (max.) = t,
t,2 t,
GA~E: 10, 11, 12, & 13
JOINT 4 JOINT 8

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Figure 1 - Allowable Joint Designs
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

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JOINT 12

JOINT 9

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JOINT 10
I JOINT 13

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JOINT 11 I JOINT 14

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Figure 1 (Continued)- Allowable Joint Designs
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Metric Conversions
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in. mm OF ·c
0.0516 1.310 50 10
0.1382 3.510 120 50
3/32 2.4
1/8 3.2

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AWS Welding Procedure and Performance

Qualification Documents
AWS Designation Title
B2.1-84 Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1.001-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2) 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.002-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.003-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Metal Arc Welding of
Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1.004-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel, (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1.005-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.006-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gage, in the
As-Welded Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.007-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1.008-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel, (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.009-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-8/P-8), 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.010-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through
18 Gage. in the As-Welded Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.011-91 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Galvanized Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1.012-91 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel, (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing
B2.1.013-91 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition. with or without Backing
B2.1.014-91 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through
18 Gauge. in the As-Welded Condition with or without Backing
B2.1.015-91 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Aluminum, (M-22 or P-22), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing

For additional information, contact the Order Department, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune
Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135, phone 1-800-334-9353.