LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT

ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE

(mm) (mm)
A. BOTTOM STRUCTURE
1. BOTTOM SHELL PLATE SEAM 9 6 BUTT 60 DEGREES
2. BOTTOM PLATE TO ROUND BILGE 9 6 D.C.
3. BOTTOM WEB (AFT) TO BOTTOM PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.
4. BOTTOM WEB (FWD) TO BOTTOM PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.
5. BOTTOM FLOOR TO BOTTOM PLATE/INNER BOTTOM 8/9 6 D.C.
6. BOTTOM LONGL TO BOTTOM PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.
7. CENTER GIRDER (FWD) TO BOTTOM PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.
9. GIRDER TO FACE PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.
10. SIDE GIRDER TO BOTTOM PLATE 8/9 6 D.C.

LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT

ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
B. SIDE STRUCTURE
1. BULWARK PLATE TO SIDE SHELL 8 6 D.C.
2. BULWARK STAY TO BULWARK PLATE 8 6 D.C.
3. BULWARK TOP PLATE TO BULWARK PLATE 8 6 D.C.
4. SIDE SHELL SEAM 8 6 D.C. 60 DEGREES
5. SIDE SHELL TO ROUND BILGE 8 /9 6 D.C.
6. SIDE WEB (AFT) TO SIDE SHELL 8 /9 6 D.C.
7. SIDE WED TO SIDE SHELL 8 /9 6 D.C.
8. SIDE LONGL/STIFF TO SIDE SHELL 8 /9 6 C.I. 3-6
9. SIDE SHELL TO MAIN DECK 8 /9 6 D.C.
10. SIDE SHELL TO FOC'SLE DECK 0 6 D.C.
11. WEB TO FACE PLATE 8 6 D.C.

LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT

ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
C. DECK STRUCTURES
1. FOC'SLE DECK SEAM N/A 6 D.C. 60 DEGREES
2. FOC'SLE BEAM TO FOC'SLE DECK N/A 6 D.C.
3. MAIN DECK SEAM 8 6 D.C.
4. MAIN DECK GIRDER TO DECK 8 6 D.C.
5. MAIN DECK WEB TO DECK 8 6 D.C.
6. MAIN DECK LONGL TO DECK 8 6 D.C.
 LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT
ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
D. DECKHOUSE
1. CURTAIN PLATE TO DECKHOUSE 8 6 D.C.
2. MAIN DKHOUSE FRONT & AFT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
3. MAIN DKHOUSE DK PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
4. POOP DK FRONT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
5. POOP DK AFT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
6. NAVIGATIONAL DK FRONT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
7. NAVIGATIONAL DK AFT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
7. NAVIGATIONAL DK FRONT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
8. NAVIGATIONAL DK AFT PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
5. DKHOUSE SIDE PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
6. DKHOUSE SIDE PLATE TO DECK 8 6 D.C.
7. DKHOUSE SIDE PLATE TO SEAM 8 6 D.C.
8. DKHOUSE SIDE PLATE TO ROOF 8 6 D.C.
9. DK BEAM TO DKHOUSE ROOF 8 6 D.C.
10. DK GIRDER TO DKHOUSE ROOF 8 6 D.C.
11. GIRDER TO FACE PLATE 8 6 C.I. 3-6
12. MINOR BULKHEAD TO DECK 8 6 D.C.
13. MINOR BULKHEAD TO ROOF 8 6 D.C.
14. STIFFENER TO MAIN DKHOUSE AFT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
15. STIFFENER TO ACCOMMODATION DKHOUSE AFT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
16. STIFFENER TO WHEELHOUSE AFT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
17. STIFFENER TO MAIN DKHOUSE FRONT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
18. STIFFENER TO ACCOMMODATION FRONT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
19. STIFFENER TO WHEELHOUSE FRONT 8 6 C.I. 3-6
20. STIFFENER TO MAIN DKHOUSE SIDE 8 6 C.I. 3-6
21. STIFFENER TO ACCOMMODATION SIDE 8 6 C.I. 3-6
22. STIFFENER TO WHEELHOUSE SIDE 8 6 C.I. 3-6
23. STIFFENER TO MINOR BULKHEADS 8 6 C.I. 3-6
 LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT
ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
E. BULKHEADS
1. LONGL. BHD TO PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C.
2. LONGL BHD TO BTM , SIDE , TANK TOP, DECK 8 6 D.C.
3. TRANSV BHD PLATE SEAM 8 6 D.C. 60 DEGREES
4. TRANSV BHD TO BTM , SIDE , TANK TOP, DECK 8 6 D.C.
5. VERTICAL WEB TO TRANSV BULKHEAD 8 6 D.C.
6. STIFFENER TO LONGL BULKHEAD 8 6 C.I. 3-6
7. STIFFENER TO TRANSV BULKHEAD 8 6 C.I. 3-6
8. STIFFENER TO FOC'SLE DECK BULKHEAD 8 6 C.I. 3-6

LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT

ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
F. BRACKETS
1. BEAM KNEE CONNECTIONS 8 6 D.C.
2. BHD STIFFENER TO DECK LONGL 8 6 D.C.
3. CONNECTION I.W.O. TRANSVERSE BHD 8 6 D.C.
4. CONNECTION I.W.O. LONGL.BHD 8 6 D.C.
5. CONNECTION I.W.O. DECKHOUSE 8 6 D.C.
6. CONNECTION I.W.O. GIRDER 8 6 D.C.
7. CONNECTION I.W.O. SIDE FRAME 8 6 D.C.
8. CONNECTION I.W.O. SIDE FRAME & DECK 8 6 D.C.
9. CONNECTION I.W.O. BEAM 8 6 D.C.
10. CONNECTION I.W.O. STIFF.TO DECK BEAM 8 6 D.C.
11. CONNECTION I.W.O. MINOR BHDS TO DECK BEAM 8 6 D.C.
12. CONNECTION I.W.O. GIRDER 8 6 D.C.
13. CONNECTION I.W.O. PILLARS TO GIRDER 8 6 D.C.
14. DECK BEAM TO BHD 8 6 D.C.
15. INNER BTM LONGL TO TRANSVERSE BHD 8 6 D.C.
16. SIDE WEB TO DECK LONGL (AFT) 8 6 D.C.
17. SIDE LONGL TO DECK WEB 8 6 D.C.
18. TRIPPING BRACKETS TO WEB PLATE 8 6 D.C.

LESSER PLATE JOINT THROAT

ITEM TYPE L-S (in) EDGE
(mm) (mm)
G. STANCHIONS & PILLAR
1. STANCHION I.W.O. DOUBLE BTM 8 6 D.C.
2. STANCHION I.W.O. ENGINE ROOM 8 6 D.C. 45 DEGREES
WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION FOR SHIELDED METAL ARC
WELDING

Scope

This Welding Procedure Specification covers welding and related

operations of steel structures which are fabricated in accordance with the
terms outlined in WSA Standards W47.1 and W59, latest revisions. The
attached Data Sheets form an essential part of this specification.

A change in any of the essential variables contained in succeeding

paragraphs or detailed on applicable Welding Procedure Data Sheet(s) shall
require a new Welding Procedure Specification and/or a new Welding
Procedure Data Sheet(s).

Welding Procedure

The welding shall be done manually using the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
process.

Joints shall be made following the procedural stipulations indicated in WSA

Standard W59, and may consist of single or multiple passes in accordance
with the accepted Welding Procedure Data Sheets to which this
specification refers.

Base Metal

The base metal shall conform to the specifications of steel groups 1, 2, 3 as per Table
11.1 or Table
12.1 of WSA Standard W59. Other groups may be welded providing
Welding Procedure Data Sheets are accepted by the local classification
society.

Base Metal Thickness

Base metal thicknesses from 3 mm (1/8") to UNLIMITED THICKNESS

inclusive may be welded under this specification providing the respective
Welding Procedure Data Sheets have been supplied and accepted for the
appropriate weld size.

CLASS Acceptance Engineer or

Supervisor
Acceptance
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Filler Metal

The filler metal shall be certified by the local classification society as conforming to Welding
Standard Association W48.

Storage and Conditioning of Electrodes

Basic Electrodes

The storage and conditioning of electrodes shall be as per WSA Standard W59.

All basic electrodes shall be delivered in hermetically sealed containers that do not show evidence
of damage. However, if such containers show evidence of damage, the electrodes shall be
reconditioned in accordance with the requirements of WSA Standard W59.

Immediately after being removed from hermetically sealed containers or from reconditioning
ovens, electrodes shall be stored in ovens held at a temperature of at least 120°C (250°F).

Basic electrodes of E49XX classification that are not used within 4 hours after removal from ovens
shall be reconditioned in accordance with the requirements of WSA Standard W59.

Basic electrodes shall be re-dried no more than once.

Electrodes that have been wet shall be discarded.

Other Than Basic Electrodes

All other than basic electrodes shall be stored in warm and dry conditions and kept free from oil,
grease, and other deleterious matter once they have been removed from their containers and
packages.

Electrodes that have been wet shall be discarded.

Position

The welding shall be done preferably in the flat position, but other positions such as horizontal,
vertical and overhead are permissible providing the proper Data Sheets are supplied and approved.

Preheat

The minimum preheat before welding will comply with Table 5.3 of WSA Standard W59. Minimum
preheat to be maintained or exceeded during welding.

If welding is interrupted for some time so that the temperature of the base metal falls below the
minimum preheat temperature, then arrangements will be made to preheat again prior to
recommencing welding.

The weldment shall be allowed to cool to the ambient temperature, without external quench media
being supplied. In other words, do not cool using water or by immediate placement in frigid
conditions which will cause a quick temperature change.
Heat Treatment and Stress Relieving

This will not be applicable to structures welded under this specification, unless a specific Data
Sheet showing all the parameters is submitted to the local classification society and acceptance is
obtained.

Electrical Characteristics

Welding equipment will be used having a drooping voltage characteristic. The welding current
specified will be direct current (straight or reverse polarity) or alternating current. The current
range will be as per electrode manufacturer's instructions and will shown on the Welding
Procedure Data Sheet.

Welding Technique

The correct amperage and voltage, speed of travel, thickness of layers, number of passes, position,
material electrodes and any special instructions will be as per Data Sheet.

Arc strikes outside of the area of welds should be avoided on any material.

Preparation Of Base Material

The edges or surfaces of parts to be joined by welding shall be prepared by oxy-acetylene machine
cutting. Where hand cutting is involved the edge will be ground to a smooth surface. All surfaces
and edges shall be free from fins, tears, cracks or any other defects that will adversely affect the
quality of the weld.

All loose or thick scale, rust, moisture, grease or other foreign material that would prevent proper
welding or produce objectionable fumes, shall be removed.

Quality

Cracks or blow holes that appear on the surface of any pass shall be removed before depositing the
next covering pass. The procedure and technique shall be such that undercutting of base metal or
adjacent passes is minimized. Fillet and butt welds shall meet the desirable or acceptable fillet weld
profiles shown in Figure 5.4 of wSA Standard W59. The reinforcement in groove welds shall not
exceed 3 mm (1/8") and shall have a gradual transition to the plane of the base metal surface In
general, the weld quality will be such as to meet the requirements of Clause 11.5.4/12.5.4 of CSA
Standard W59.

Weld Metal Cleaning

Slag or flux remaining after a pass, shall be removed before applying the next covering pass. Prior
to painting, etc., all slag shall be removed and the parts shall be free of loose scale, oil and dirt.

Treatment of Underside of Welding Groove

Prior to depositing weld metal on the underside of a welding groove, the root shall be gouged, or
chipped to sound metal, unless otherwise specified on the applicable Data Sheet.
 WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
FOR SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING OF ARC SPOT WELDS
SPECIFICATION No.:

Scope

This welding procedure specification covers arc spot welding and related operations for attaching
sheet steel to structural steel in accordance with the latest editions of WSA Standards W47.1 and
W59, and AWS D1.3. "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel".

Welding Procedures

Welding shall be done manually using the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process.

Base Metal

Supporting steel shall conform to the specifications of steel groups 1, 2, and 3 of table 11-1 of WSA
W59. Galvanized sheet steel shall conform to ASTM A446 or CSSBI 101M.

Base Metal Thickness

Sheet material from Ga to Ga and supporting steel from 3 mm (1/8") to mm ( ") may be
welded under this specification. The thickness of a single sheet or the combined thickness of
multiple sheets welded to a supporting member shall not exceed 3.7 mm (0.15"). Welding
procedure data sheets showing thicknesses of material will be supplied to and accepted by the
Canadian Welding Bureau.

Filler Metal

The filler metal shall be classified as EXXXX. The filler metal shall be certified by the local
classification society as conforming to W SA Standard W48.

CLASS ENGINEER OR
ACCEPTANCE SUPERVISOR
Storage and Conditioning of Electrodes

Basic Electrodes

All basic electrodes shall be delivered in hermetically sealed containers that do not show evidence
of damage. However, if such containers show evidence of damage, the electrodes shall be dried for
at least 1 hour at a temperature between 370C (700F) and 430C (800F) before being used or
otherwise treated as non-basic electrodes.

Immediately after being removed from hermetically sealed containers or from drying ovens,
electrodes shall be stored in ovens held at a temperature of at least 120C (250F).

Basic electrodes of E49XX (E70XX) classification that are not used within 4 hours after removal
from ovens shall be reconditioned in accordance with the requirements of Clause 5.2.2.4.1. of WSA
W59.

Basic electrodes shall be redried no more than once.

Other Than Basic Electrodes

All other than basic electrodes shall be stored in warm and dry conditions and kept free from oil,
grease, and other deleterious matter once they have been removed from their containers and
packages.

Electrodes that have been wet shall be discarded.

Position

Welding shall be done in the positions indicated on the approved Welding Procedure Data Sheet.

Preheat

Preheat is not normally required when arc spot welding sheet steel to thicker supporting members.
Reference Clause 5.2.2.3. and Appendix K of WSA W59.

Electrical Characteristics

Welding current will be direct or alternating. The current range and polarity will be as shown on
the approved data sheets.

Essential Variables

A change in the following variables shall be considered essential changes and shall required
establishing a new procedure by qualification (Clause 4.5 of AWS D1.3):

1. A change in the classification of electrode.

2. A change in the size of electrode.
3. A change increasing the filler metal strength level.
4. A change in the type of current or polarity.
5. An increase of more than 10% in the melting rate or amperage from both that used in the
procedure qualification test.
6. An decrease of more than 5% in the melting rate or amperage from both that used in the
procedure qualification test.
7. A change in thickness of sheet steel by more than 10%.
8. A change in the type of coating material on the sheet steel.
9. An increase exceeding 30% in the thickness of coating of the sheet steel.
10. A change from a single layer to a double layer of sheet steel or vice versa.
11. A change in the welding position.

Welding Technique

The electrode should be at right angles to the decking. The arc is struck and a short arc maintained.
A spiral motion is used increasing in size until the required weld size is attained, the electrode is
then drawn back to the centre of the weld and the arc is broken off.

Preparation Of Base Material

Surfaces to be welded shall be dry, clean and free from loose scale, oil or grease.

The decking shall be fitted tightly to the supporting member before welding begins. A chalk line
will be used to locate welds over the supporting member. Spacing of the welds will be as shown on
the design or erection drawings.

Welding will not be carried out when the ambient temperature is less than -18C (0F) or when
surfaces are exposed to rain, snow or high winds.

Quality

The welds will be circular, and have a minimum nugget diameter of 13 mm (1/2"). At least 87.5%
of the circumference will be fully fused to the supporting member as per AWS D1.3. The welds
will be filled to a slightly convex contour.

Burn through of supporting members is not permitted. If this does occur, it shall be reported to the
responsible engineer and repairs will be made under his/her direction to ensure joint integrity.

Welds shall be uniform in appearance and shall be free of overlap, cracks, porosity and excessive
undercut.

Weld washers shall be used to prevent burn back for sheet steels thinner than 0.7 mm (0.028").
Separate procedure qualification tests will be required for arc spot welds using weld washers.

Weld Metal Cleaning

All slag remaining shall be removed from the finished welds.

For galvanized decking a coat of zinc rich primer shall be applied to the finished weld.

Welder Qualifications

Welders will be qualified under clause 4 of AWS D1.3. The welding procedure used in the
qualification shall be a qualified welding procedure. The following is an outline of the limitations of
welder qualification which should only be used together with AWS D1.3.

Base Metal

Qualification to any one of the steels covered by this procedure specification shall be considered
qualification to weld any other sheet steels covered by this procedure specification, providing that
they have no coating or have the same coating used in the qualification. Separate qualification is
required for galvanized sheet steel.

Base Metal Thickness

For arc spot welding, the welder shall qualify separately for each thickness (gauge) of sheet steel to
be used.

Electrodes

A welder qualified to weld with an electrode in the following table shall be considered qualified for
any electrode in the same group, and any electrode listed in a numerically lower group.

GROUP ELECTRODE
F4 EXX15, EXX16, EXX18
F3 EXX10, EXX11
F2 EXX12, EXX13, EXX14

Position
The welder shall be qualified separately for each position of welding.

Welder Tests Required

The following table describes the welder test requirements.

TABLE 1 WELDER QUALIFICATION TEST

Test Type of: Qualifies For: Number Type of
Assembly Joint Position Position Joint Thickness of Tests Test
See Figure 1 Arc spot weld, F F Arc spot weld Thickness 2 Twist
sheet to and arc seam tested
supporting weld, sheet to
member supporting
member
 Figure 1.

Test Results Required

The sheet steel shall be struck with a hammer until the steel around the weld separates,
due to failure in the weld or in the steel. The nugget diameter shall be measured to ensure
that it meets the minimum required diameter (13 mm (1/2")). The melting rate for the
electrode used shall be measured. The test shall then be repeated for a total of two
successful tests.

Welding Procedure Data Sheets

WELDING WPDS NO.: SMAW-2F-8
PROCEDUR DATE: N/A 0
E DATA Rev.:
Company Name: JAPAN SHIPYARD Ref. Standards: WSA W47.1/
W59
Address: JAPAN Ref. WPS:SMAW-1

Welding Processes: SMAW Yes No Pulsed: Yes No

1 2
Shielding Gas Type: N/A
Positions: Horizontal Joint Configuration & Pass/Layer Sequence
Process Mode: Manual Semi-Auto Machine Auto
Joint Type: Butt Tee Corner Lap Edge
Penetration: Complete Partial Fillet
Backing: Material: N/A Thickness: N/A
Backgouging: Yes Method:
No Depth:
Electrode Extension: N/A
Nozzle Diameter(s): N/A
Flux Classification: N/A GAP 0-1 mm
Tungsten Electrode: Type: N/A Dia.:
Cleaning Procedures Use a chipping hammer and wire brush. Slag shall be
7
removed from all finished welds and before welding 6
3 5
over 1 42
CSA W186 Rebar Direct Splice Indirect Splice Lap Splice
Splice Type: Rebar to Structural Member Only
Identification of Base Material (for CSA W186 indicate carbon equivalent, max. phosphorus & sulphur content)
Part Specification & Grade Thickness or Dia. Special Requirements
I Steels in Groups 1, 2 and 3 of Table 11-1/ 12-1 5.0 mm - 16.0 mm
I Steels in Groups 1, 2 and 3 of Table 11-1/ 12-1 5.0 mm - 16.0 mm
I
Identification of Filler Material
Process Trade Name Classification Group Filler Treatment
SMAW E4918 F4 Cl. 5.2.2.4, W59

Welding Parameters
Thick- Wel Pass Welding Dia. Wire Feed Speed Current Vo Current Weldin Burn-Off Gas Heat
ness ( d Layer Number Process ( mm ) ( ) A lt Polarity g Rate Flow Input (
) Size V Speed ( ) Rate
/5.0 1 1 SMA 3.2 N/ 120-140 AC/ ( ) ( N/
W A DC+ A
6.0 1 1 SMA 3.2 N/ 120-140 AC/ N/
W A DC+ A
8.0 1- 1-3 SMA 3.2 N/ 120-140 AC/ N/
2 W A DC+ A
10.0 1- 1-4 SMA 4.0 N/ 160-180 AC/ N/
2 W A DC+ A
12.0 1- 1-6 SMA 4.0 N/ 160-180 AC/ N/
3 W A DC+ A
16.0 1- 1-7 SMA 4.0 N/ 160-180 AC/ N/
3 W A DC+ A

Heat treatment : CWB Acceptance Company Authorization

Preheat min: 10° C Interpasstemp.max.:
Interpasstemp.min.: 10° C
Remarks: Preheat in accordance with Table 5-3 of CSA W59
To be signed by the
engineer or supervisor
before submission to the
local classification society

Date: N/A
Weld Quality

Insufficient throat is not permitted.*

Weld termination craters shall not be permitted.*

If the surface finishing reveals porosity then the section shall be inspected for internal porosity.*

Welds shall be free from cracks, lack of fusion, lack of penetration, and essential free from
undercut, overlap, or surface porosity.*

Continuous undercut depth shall not exceed the smaller of T/5 of 1 mm on each side of the
joint, where T is the member thickness.*

Isolated undercut shall not exceed 2 mm in depth. Undercut greater than 1 mm in depth
shall not have a length greater than 15 mm.*

Groove weld reinforcement at the centre of the weld shall not exceed the values given in
Figure 10(a) and (b) of W59.2. If present, shall be built up uniformly to blend into the
surface of the base metal to a maximum at the centre of the weld.*

When butt joints are used to join members differing in thickness, there shall be a smooth
transition between the offset surfaces with a length of taper not less than four times the
difference in thickness.*

Fillet welds shall have a degree of convexity not exceeding 0.1s + 1.5 mm where s =
size of the minimum leg length in mm.*

Fillet welds shall conform to the profiles shown in Fig. 11 of W59.2. Fillet welds shall be
free of the defects shown in Fig. 11 of W59.2.*

Welds shall not be peened.

Treatment of Underside of Welding Groove

Prior to depositing weld metal on the underside of a welding groove, the root shall be
gouged, ground, or chipped to sound metal, unless otherwise specified on the applicable
Data Sheet.
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