b'FEATUREAnnex K and the procedure must be qualifiedwelds by qualifying their welding procedures.thermal control efforts to achieve the desired by a welding procedure qualification test inIt is of utmost importance to possess adequatewelded joints toughness.accordance with CSA W47.1. procedures and qualification tests by witnessing theweldingoftestplates,recordingtheInspectionWelding procedures essential variables and collecting mechanicalFracture-criticalsteelbridgeprojectscould Certifiedsteelfabricatorshaveweldingspecimens for testing. Especially for a complexeasily turn into a headache when production proceduressuitablefortheproject.project, quality assurance, compliance and risktakesoverattheexpenseofaproactive Weldingproceduresaresuitableforamanagement are fundamentalespeciallyqualityprogramandtheadvantagesof specificprojectiftheweldingcodeandquality assurance programs as they are thehands-onmonitoringwithlocalfabrication. theessentialvariablesmeettheprojectvehicles for fabrication processes control.Unfortunately,itiscommontoencounter requirements. Fabricators that have certifiedThis is one of the major advantages of localprojectswhereQCorQAactivitiesare fabrication plants to CISC Complex Steelfabricationwhencomparedtoweldedpostponeduntiltheweldedfabricationis Bridges have a document fracture controlfabrication done overseas. completed. In these cases, problems are most plan complying with CSA S6 or AWD D1.5likelydetectedduringthefinalinspection, as applicable to the work undertaken. TheWorkmanship thereforethelikelihoodtopintheirroot fabricatorshallhaveweldingproceduresFracture-criticalsteelfabricationrequiresacause and propose a solid corrective action is for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processhigher degree of care than standard bridgeundermined due to the lack of proper QC or and any other processes that are requiredfabrication. For instance, tack welds shall notQA records.bythecontractspecificationsandthebe used on fracture-critical or primary tensionQC and QA inspectors should monitor most requirements of CSA W47.1, CSA W59 andmembersunlesstheyareincorporatedintofabrication activities to assess the fabricators AWSD1.5asapplicable.Inthecaseofthe final weld. Also, temporary welds shall notunderstanding of the project requirements from SimpleSteelBridges,aFracture-Criticalbe used on fracture-critical or primary tensionthe start. It is also important that defects and Endorsement is an available extra add-onmembers, unless approved by the Engineer.repairs are closely followed to assess whether to meet project requirements with fracture- Specialattentiontojointpreparation,theirremediationalignswiththeengineers critical members. welding preheating, inter-pass temperature andexpectations. When local access is available, Asaresult,certifiedsteelfabricatorsmonitoring the heat input alignment with thethe risks of defects, repairs and change orders demonstrate their capacity to deposit soundqualified welding procedures are fundamentalare mitigated.INSCTAI NUATD C IA N LO CS EL RCUOCNTSI TR E CNT IAOCNIERT ANN AI DSITEINT UDTEE AFOTNEST ONU CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTIONINSTITUT CANADIEN DE LA CONSTRUCTION EN ACIER Architecture Student Design Competition 2022-2023Fun.A PERFORMANCE SPACEEngineering.22nd Annual Competition by the Team Spirit. Canadian Institute of Steel Construction1st Prize$8,000(faculty sponsor $2,000)The Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition 2nd Prize$4,000(faculty sponsor $1,000)May 1013th, 2023 3rd Prize$2,000(faculty sponsor $500)Hosted by University of Western OntarioOrganized by the CSCE in partnership with the CISC Design an Elegant Steel Structure for an Amphitheatre Stage in CanadaSUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2023Competition SponsorsTo View Details of the Competition or to Submit an Entry visit:For details on how you can attend or sponsor, visit: www.cisc-icca.ca/architectural-student-design-www.cisc-icca.ca/canadian-national-steel-bridge-competition competition32|WINTER 2022/23 ADVANTAGE STEEL'