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PURPOSE AND SCOPE. This document provides criteria and guidance for the design and specification of welded structural components and system in accordance with current technology, standards and materials. This includes information on design approaches, use of technical manuals, guidance on the application of codes and industry standard, and the design and specification of welded details, inspection and quality. This scope of this document is welding for general building construction for military applications, and does not include underwater, piping, or cryogenic applications, bridges, sheet steels, or the welding of materials other than structural steel. A building is defined as any structure, fully or partially enclosed, used or intended for sheltering persons or property.

APPLICABILITY. These instruction are applicable to all USACE elements having military construction responsibilities.