Schweißen im Stahlbau

Please note: This publication is only available in German.

For the manufacture of steel structures, manufacturer certification in accordance with DIN EN 1090-1 is a fundamental requirement. At the same time, numerous additional standards and technical rules must be applied, as they are cited in the execution specifications. The standards handbook “Welding in Steel Construction” consolidates the relevant requirements and supports standards-compliant implementation in everyday practice.

The 10th updated and expanded edition brings together key technical rules for steel construction, metalworking and locksmith companies in a compact format. It includes current European and international standards as well as DVS rules, providing a reliable working basis for the welding fabrication of steel structures.

Topics covered

• Execution of steel structures according to DIN EN 1090
• Structural steels and inspection documents
• Welding coordination and qualification
• Welder and operator qualification testing
• Symbolic representation of welds
• Quality requirements for welding according to DIN EN ISO 3834
• Welding procedure qualification and welding procedure specifications
• Quality levels for imperfections
• Material group classification
• Technical gases for welding

Compact standards compendium for welding practice in steel construction

The collection of standards covers the full range of essential requirements for welding fabrication in steel construction. It extends from recommendations for welding metallic materials to quality requirements and welding coordination, as well as welder and operator qualification testing, material group classifications and welding procedure qualifications.

The handbook supports users in implementing welding requirements in compliance with standards, qualifying personnel and procedures, ensuring required quality standards and applying relevant rules within the framework of manufacturer certification.

Newly included standards

• DIN CEN/TS 1090-201
• DIN EN ISO 14732
• DVS 0711

Revised standards

• DIN EN ISO 15608
• DIN EN ISO 9013

This book is intended for:

Steel construction, metalworking and locksmith companies; companies with manufacturer certification according to DIN EN 1090-1 or intending to obtain certification; welding coordinators; welding engineers; managers in welding technology; and specialists in steel construction and welding fabrication.