AWS D8.8 : 1997
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
SPECIFICATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND LIGHT TRUCK WELD QUALITY - ARC WELDING
23-07-2013
12-01-2013
Personnel
Foreword
List of Figures
1 Scope
2 General Provisions
2.1 Application
2.2 Standard Units of Measurement
2.3 Welding Processes
2.4 Definitions
2.5 Limitations
2.6 Welding Symbols
2.7 Safety Precautions
2.8 Types of Weld Joints and Applicable Welds
2.9 Structural Classifications
3 Requirements
3.1 Weld Length
3.2 Weld Location
3.3 Weld Size
3.4 Weld Quality
Annex A - Equations for Determining Carbon Equivalent (CE)
Annex B - Procedure to Detect Base-Metal-Induced Liquid Metal
Embrittlement in Galvanneal Steel
Document List
Figures
1 Schematic example of discontinuities found in arc
welds
2 Fillet weld - gap
3 Example of notching at end of weld
4 Fillet welded T-joint
5 Fillet weld
6 Illustration of fillet welds - concavity and
convexity
7 Effective weld size
8 Partial joint penetration groove weld
9 Flare-bevel-groove weld
10 Flare-V-groove weld
11 Arc spot, plug and slot welds
12 Arc spot and plug welds
13 Schematic diagram of arc spot, plug and spot welds
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