Wade,

 

As I mentioned during our phone conversation, I agree with Robert’s response below.  What Austin has currently submitted is a “welding plan” and not a welding procedure as required by
AWS D1.5.  A welding procedure meeting the requirements of AWS D1.5 needs to be submitted and followed.  In addition, welder certifications need to meet the requirements for the specific
welding procedure.

 

As we also discussed, the fillet weld that currently runs the length of the backer rod, in the path of the full penetration groove welds, is not acceptable.  The backer rod should have
been attached from the opposite side so as not to interfere with the groove weld.  This needs to be corrected.  Also, to clarify, the full penetration welds shown on the shop drawings
are for the splice welds.  The backer rods do not need to be attached with full penetration welds.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thanks.

 

Amanda Lara

Halff Associates, Inc.

(214) 346-6217

 

From: Christiansen, Eric 
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 2:22 PM
To: Lara, Amanda
Subject: FW: Plans and shop drawings

 

Mandy,

This came as a response to Wade's message.

 

Eric S. Christiansen, P.E., SECB, LEED AP

Senior Structural Engineer

 

	

	
HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.

1201 North Bowser Road

Richardson, Texas 75081

Phone 214-346-6284

Fax 214-739-0095

Cell 972-955-2996

www.halff.com

	 

 

 

 

 

 

	

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Robert Boswell [mailto:Rboswell@kleinfelder.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Wade Geistweidt; Christiansen, Eric; Andrew Harper; Derek Dodson; Todd Henson; elittle@udr.com; pjacob@udr.com; Barnett, Clay
Cc: Richard J. Hammerberg; Robert Boswell
Subject: RE: Plans and shop drawings

 

Wade,

I have reviewed the plans you attached to your e-mail, I also review the “welding plan”.  The complete joint penetration welds as detailed in the plans will be tested with ultrasound
      and x-ray using the acceptance criteria in the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code.

 

The engineer of record has responded with comments to the “welding plan”. 

 

The contractor will need to provide a welding procedure that meets ALL of the requirements of the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code. That said, the welder certifications will need to meet
the requirements of the welding procedure that is provided for the project. 

 

If there are any questions regarding these requirements please do not hesitate to contact me. 

 

From: Wade Geistweidt 
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:21 PM
To: echristiansen@halff.com; Andrew Harper; Derek Dodson; Robert Boswell; Todd Henson; elittle@udr.com; pjacob@udr.com; cbarnett@addisontx.gov
Cc: Richard J. Hammerberg
Subject: Plans and shop drawings

 

Gentlemen,

 

 

Kleinfelder has reviewed the plans and shop drawings provided by Halff and Associates and the shop drawings provided by Afco ( approved by Halff and Associates).  It appears that all
welds will be full penetration welds according to the detail in these plans.  Furthermore there has not been a welding procedure submit in accordance to AWS D1.5 code.  This code is
referenced on page S1-22 under erection notes.  Austin has only submitted a welding plan.  Kleinfelder and Ruiz Testing service plan to perform testing in accordance with the AWS D1.5
code.  If this was not the intention please advise. I am includeing the shop drawing details with this email so we can all address the same issue. Please see page 2 of the shop drawings.

 

Thanks

 

Wade Geistweidt

Engineering Tech

2035 Central Circle Suite 110

McKinney, TX 75069
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