scope:

This standard applies to the welding of weldable reinforcing steel bars and stainless reinforcing steel bars in work shops or on site. It also covers welded joints between reinforcing steel bars and other steel components such as connection devices and insert anchors, including prefabricated assemblies. This standard does not apply to factory production for welding fabric and lattice girders on multiple spot welding machines or multiple projection welding machines. The requirements of this standard only apply for static loaded structures. This standard specifies requirements for materials, design and execution of welded joints, welding personnel, quality requirements, examination and testing.