ee ewe VERITAS CONSTRUCTION SURVEY OF STEEL STRUCTURES OF OFFSHORE UNITS AND INSTALLATIONS Rule Note NR 426 DTO ROO E May 1992 17 bis, Place des Reflets - La Défense 2 - 92400 Courbevoie Tel. 33(1) 42.91 5291 - Telex 614149 F BVDTO - Fax. 33 (1) 42.91 53 45 Postal Address : 92077 Paris La Défense Cedex‘The Bureau Veritas Marine Branch General Conditions apply, as given in next pages. Note: this document is a complementto Rules for Classification and is intended to be used in cases and conditions specified within these Rules; the requirements of this document are applicable, in these conditions, to units or installations for which contracts are signed after August 31st, 1992; however, the Society may refer to the contents thereof, as and when necessary or appropriate. Outside the scope of Classification, contents of this document, unless otherwise specified, will be considered as requirements for Certification by Bureau Veritas. Bureau Veritas decline any responsibilities or liabilities tor consequences which may result from the application of this document outside above mentioned cases and conditions.MARINE BRANCH GENERAL CONDITIONS ARTICLE 1 BUREAU VERITAS ic a Society, the purpose of whose 1 Branch is the classification ot vessels, sea and river units, offshore structures and craft of all kinds, collectively bereinatter referred to as ships" ‘The Society : = _ sets forth and develops Rules, Guidance Notes and other ‘documents, + publishes Registers: ~ [ssues Certificates, Atestations and Reports following its tervertions. 41.2. BUREAU VERITAS also participates in the application ot National or Intemational Regulations or Standards, in particular, by delegation from different Goveraments. {Assistance missions and provide special services exceeding thescape of assification, to which Paricular Conditions val wen apy 1.4, BUREAU VERITAS is nether, and maynotbe considered ‘a, an Underwriter, Consulting Engineer, Naval Architect, Shipbuilder or a “Shipowner, and cannot assume the ‘obligations incumbent on such functions, even through its ‘experience enabies'tto answer enquiries concerning matters Rot covered by ts Rules, Guidance Notes or other documents. ARTICLE 2.1. Classification is the expression of confidence given by the Society to a ship, for a particular use or service and for a ‘certain period of time, by reference to its Fules, Guidance Notes and other documents: this opinion expresses only the strict personal view of the Society. tis represented by a class published in the Register. 2.2. The documents issued pursuant to surveys carried out by the Sootety’s surveyors according to the methods and modalities mentioned in Articles 3 and 4 reflect the condition Gf the ship at the time of the survey. i is the Owners or his ‘Agent's responsibilty to maintain that condition until the next survey required by the Fules. ARTICLE 3 BUREAU VERITAS ‘specifications and drawings for the SSitiecion of ships by reterence tos Pals, inspects materials, machinery, equipment. tings and ‘her tems used in the ‘constuction of shipe, By feterence tts ules, = uveye the construction of ships to ensure tha they are Built In accordance wih approved drawings and the Societys publcned Rules, = classes shipsin accordance with ts ules and publishes fhe ship's names ints Register, = caries out periodic suveys of ships in service in order {Seneure that me requremencs forthe spestied cass Sremet hie te owne’ duty fo report tote Sosety ary incident or event affecting the concton of he ship oF ‘he need for repairs, whatever ther nature or extent ARTICLE 4 4.1, The Pules, Guidance Notes and other documents ‘published by the Society endeavour to meet the state of the [rt and technology at the time they are published. Committees, consisting of naliies from the Infematonal arme incu, conbibuntothe development of these documents. ‘The Society isnot responsible for any inadequacy or failure cf such Fules, Guidance Notes or othe’ documents asa result ‘of future development of techniques which could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time of their publications, 4.2. BUREAU VERITAS is sole qualified to decide upon the ‘meaning, the interpretation and application of te documents, ‘mentioned above. Any reference to them is of no value iff does not involve, accompany or follow a Society's Intervention. 43, The Society exercises due care and skill and acts in a professional and workmanike manner: + Inthe selection ofits surveyors, = inthe performance of ts services, considering the state of the'art and technology in existence at the time the ‘services are being performed. ‘4,4, Surveys conducted by the Society include, but are not limited. to, visual inspections, non-destructive testing, laboratory ‘testing and. underwater inspection by divers. Survey practice and procedures are selected by the Society inits sole and absolute discretion based on its experience and knowledge and according to generally accepted professional ‘standards in the Industry. ARTICLE 5 5.1, No report, notation of a plan, review, cortihcate of class or any document of information issued 2s part of te tervices provided by the Society Shilo Ga sy egal ect st mpleaon ce ans 5.2. The classing of aship, or the issuance of certificate wth selon fo, o in furnerance ofthe classification ot a ship or cao services by the, Society, itis not 8 Speriaion ‘statement or warranty of seaworthiness, Structural integrity. quality of fines fora parteuar purpose x seven of any ship, erucue, materia, equipment or rachinery ~surve e 1 ‘any in the Fules of the Society. See eoate reece nae ‘third party. _inpartcular, the Society doesnot deciar the acceptance of a ship, that the exclusive or commissioning of ship, that being “The validity, application, meaning and interpretation of a Glassiication Cerificate’ or any. similar document or information issued by the Society in connection with, or in {furtherance of the performance of ts services, is governed by Rules ofthe Society which shall be the sole judge thereon, in its absolute discretion.ARTICLE 6 6.1. In providing services, information or advice, neither the Society nor any ofits servants or agents warrants the accuracy "of any information ot advice suppl 1 sy cam wt he anno te fee, te ssi dager pate by te Suny thal ont more than FRF 5,000,000. ” 6.3. Any claim for damages of whatever nature by virtue tthe prosiona ct tores nratn must Se mae erg ARTICLE 7 loquests for interventions shall, in principle, be submitted in writing. They entall the acceptance without reservation, of the present General Conditions and of Particular Conditions whieh may be atached thereto, ARTICLE 2.1. Any intervention of BUREAU VERITAS, whatever its nature, whether completed or interrupted for any whatsoever, ‘shall involve the payment of fees upon reesipt ofthe imoiee ‘and the reimbursement of the expenses incurred. Interests ‘may be demanded in case of late payment 182. The class of a ship may be withheld of, if granted, suspended or withdrawn, inthe event of non-payment of fees, anmicur.e 8.1, Al plans, cravings, specifcasons and information provided i tre Sonety. Sf when tne Scie) may Sosa Feaconably aware in SSonecton wit te pertoensees oi Sree, shal be posted ss contdensl nd 2.2. Records and other documents whatsoever relating to 05S ay geyser mere see Geceat mace ie aoa rie cmavnen rome ‘order ofthe flag authorities or an injunction ota Gourt having juvisdition. ARTICLE 10 ccuesng party an te SUREAD VERTAS Savane sequen sareyer, Sout muy ate request ofthat pry. dena arc weyers offs sur ARTICLE 11 dispute over the [oF the enforcement of ‘General Ci or theCONTENTS Section 1 | GENERAL 1.1 Scope - classification requirements 1:2 Symbols and abbreviations 1'3 Structural categories Section 2 | FORMING OF ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS 2.1 Cold forming of plates 2'2 Cold bending of plates 2'3 Hot forming of plates 2.4 Straightening of plates 2'5 NDT of formed rolled steel products Section 3 | WELDING OF STEEL ELEMENTS 3.1 General 3.2 Weld types - weld preparation 3:3 Recommendations for reducing risks of lamellar tearing 3.4 Welding operations Section 4 1 STEEL WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS (WPQ) 4.1 General 42 Test assemblies: general 4'3 Non destructive examination of test assemblies 4.4 Test pieces to be sampled from test assemblies 45 Mechanical tests 4.6 Results to be obtained 4.7 WPQ for stud welding 4.8 Welding procedure qualification records (PQR) Section 5 | QUALIFICATION OF STEEL WELDERS OR OPERATORS, 5.1 General 5.2 Butt welding tests (pipes or plates) 5.3 Non-penetrated or limited penetration fillet welds tests 5.4 Tests of full penetration welds for pipe connections of T, Kor Y types 8.5 Welding postion equivalences 5.6 Welding preparation equivalences 5.7 Welder qualification certificate Section 6 1 WELD INSPECTION 6.1 General 62 Production tests 633 Visual inspection 6-4 Non-destructive testing 65 X-Ray or Gamma-Ray inspection 8. Utrasonic inspection 7 Acceptance standard of weld defects 83 Repairs of defects Section 7 | APPENDIX ONN DoonNMH Na++ 2 SBSBS8kkS SSSSBRBB KS ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations1.1 Scope - classification requirements 144 The present Rule Note applies to the construction of steel structures of mobile offshore units and fixed offshore installations intended to be classed under survey of, or cerlified by Bureau Veritas Note: he atenion of he Bult i awn upon the tact that {he ‘applicable Rules for ‘Clasaitoaton er by an age Certfeation scope, these documents Being lable to contain ft rete to specie requirements not included in the present Rule Note. 14.2 As soonas the Builder's contract fora structure meeting the scope of 1.1.1 has been awarded, the Builder is to contact the Surveyor of the Society and give him all information needed to perform survey of the construction. In case of subcontract of a part of the structure, the Builder is to prescribe the requirements of the present Rule Note to his subcontractor. 113 ‘As a general rule, the fabrication documents, such as: + quality control plans; + fabrication drawings; + fabrication procedures, such as: welding procedure specifications and existing qualifications; welding sequences; welders existing qualifications; Procedures for consumable handling and storage; forming procedures qualifications; straightening procedures; heat treatment procedures; testing procedures, such as: NOT procedures; hydraulic testing procedures; functional testing procedures; - Material certificates; are to be provided to the Surveyor for review before the construction starts. and existing 11 Section 1 | GENERAL 1.1.4 ‘As a general rule, construction and all necessary inspections, tests and qualification tests are to be made under the Surveyor’s survey and to his satisfaction. They include: additional qualifications of steel welders and operators; - additional welding procedure qualifications; + additional forming procedure qualifications; inspections during fabrication; material inspections; final tests and trials. Noten his requrement ‘Surveyor suvey isto be understood as “suneillanee by means of atvandom inspections. and 1A Requirements of the present Rule Note are formulated for structures the design and construction of which are of normal practice; where appropriate, the Surveyor may adapt them or call for additional requirements to meet ‘the intent of the Rules. 1.1.6 Requirements of the present Rule Note may, at the discretion of the Society, be alleviated in the case of successive units or installations built under the Society's survey which are of one design or undergo only minor alterations. In this case, the party applying for classification is to give ‘all necessary information about these alterations of design or construction conditions in due time, AAT The present Rule Note applies only to carbon steel construction. 1.1.8 ‘Therequirements of “Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Steel Ships and Offshore Units - Materials" are applicable to the Procurement of ste! plates, profiles, welded and seamless tubes, forgings, castings andfiler products. 1.2 Symbols and abbreviations 1.24 In addition to the symbols defined in the text, the following symbols are used throughout the present Aue Note: $ ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations1.3 @__ isthroatthickness, inmm, of afillet weld; D, is the external diameter of a pipe; __isplate or pipe thickness, in mm; for butt welds of elements having different thicknesses, e stands for the thickness of the thinner one; Rye is minimum specified yield strength, in MPa; R, is ultimate tensile strength, in MPa; S__ isweld root spacing between the edges to be welded, in mm. 122 The following abbreviations are used in the present Rule Note and/or certificates, survey Teports and other related documents: CTOD means crack tip opening displacement; CVN means Charpy V-notch; DPI means dye-penetrant inspection; FCAW means flux-cored arc welding; FL means fusion line; FL+2 means fusion line + 2mm; GMAW means gas metal arc welding; GTAW means gas tungsten arc welding; HAZ means heat affected zone; KVL means minimum vaiue of impact energy of the steel (in joules) in longitudinal direction; KVT means minimum vaiue of impact energy of the steel (in joules) in transverse direction; MPI means magnetic particle inspection; NDT means non-destructive testing; SAW means submerged arc welding; SMAW means shielded metal arc welding; PQR means procedure qualification record; PWHT means postweld heat treatment; TKV means temperature of CVN test; UT _ means ultrasonic testing; WPQ means welding procedure qualification; means welding procedure specification, WPS: 2 1.3 Structural categories 1.3.1 General 1.3.1.1 Structural elements in welded _ steel constructions are classed into three categories: second, first and special categories. 1.3.1.2 Second category elements are structural elements of minor importance, the failure of which might induce only localized effects. 1.3.1.3 First category elements are main load carrying elements essential to the overall structural integrity of the unit or installation. 1.3.1.4 Special category elements are parts of first category elements located in way or at the vicinity of critical load transmission areas and of ‘stress concentration locations. 13.1.5 The Society may, where deemed necessary, upgrade any structural element to account for ticular considerations such as novel design es or restrictions regarding access for quality control and in-service inspections. 1.3.1.6 Structural categories are to be indicated on the drawings submitted to the Society for approval. 1.3.2 Self-elevating units 1.3.21 The indications given are for guidance only. The actual categories are to be determined accordance with 1.3.1 taking into account the actual design of the unit. 1.3.22 The following elements are normally to be classed in the special category: - connectionoflegs with mat structure format type setf-elevating units; + nodes in chord of truss legs; - nodes in truss or jackhouses of complex design; - cast steel nodes; + padeyes or bearing members for jacking and leg-locking. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations1.3.23 The following elements are normally to be classed in the first category: = deck plating, bottom plating, side shell and bullhoad “Bietnge belorbing to main structure of the upper hull; = external platings of cylindrical legs; = chords and main bracings of truss legs, except parts classed in the special category; shell plates of boxed jackhouses and main girders of truss jackhouses; platings and bulkheads in spudcans; deck plating, shell plating and bulkheads in mat structure. 1.3.2.4 Second category elements are structural elements which are classednneither inthe special nor in the first categories. 1.3.3 Column stabilized units 1.3.3.1 The indications given are for guidance only. The actual categories are to be determined in accordance with 1.3.1 taking into account the actual design of the unit. Particular attention is to be given to areas of difficult access and to elements exposed to external damages. 1.3.3.2 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the special category: deck, bottom, side and bulkhead platings of upper hull’ at locations of — major concentrated loads; shell at connections between columns and upper hull or lower pontoons; = load-transferring elements at connections of main structural elements (bracings, columns, upper hull, lower pontoons); = bracings in the vicinity of connections to upper hull, columns, lower pontoons and ‘major bracing intersections. 1.3.3.3 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the first category, except parts classed in the special category: ~ bracings; - deck, bottom, side or bulkhead platings Belonging to main structure of the upper wll; external shell of columns; 1.3 = deck, bottom, side and bulkhead platings of lower pontoons; bulkheads, flats, frames and local reinforcements transferring loads at major intersections. 1.3.3.4 Second category elements are structural elements which are classed neitherinthe special nor in the first categories. 1.3.4 Surface units 1.3.44 ‘The following indications apply to typical units. Forunits with unusual distribution of weights or particular loadings the categories are to be determined in accordance “wih the intent of 1.3.1. 1.3.4.2 Particular locations faling within defintion of 1.3.1.4 are normally to be classed in the special category. 1.3.4.3 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the first category: bilge, sheerstrake and stringer plates within ‘the whole length of the unit; + deck plating in way of superstructure ends; + deck and bottom platings in midships region or a larger region # necessary on account of unusual weights or loads distribution; - upper and lower strakes of longitudinal bulkheads in midships region or a larger region if necessary on account of unusual weights or loads distribution; ‘other locations falling within definition of 1.3.1.3. 1.3.4.4 Second category elements are_ structural elements which are classed neither inthe special nor in the first categories. 1.3.5 Substructures of fixed platforms (jackets) 1.3.54 The indications given are for guidance only. ‘The actual categories are to be determined in accordance with 1.3.1 taking into account the actual design of the jacket. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations13 1.3.52 The following structural elements are normally tobe classed in the special category: ~ allnodes on legs (main legs, skirts, chords Oflaunchways), including cans, brace stubs (if any), ring stiffeners ‘and other reinforcements, = whole legs where no can exists; - complex nodes between bracings of jacket rows; padeyes for lifting or upending of jacket, including supporting cans, ring stiffeners and other reinforcements; + lego pile connection pieces. 1.3.5.3 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the first category, except parts classed in special category: + legs (main legs, skirts, launchways); all foundation piles; bracings of rows and levels; external or internal stiffening of legs; + framing or members __ supporting conductors, risers and essential caissons; - any attachment pieces onto special category elements. chords of 1.3.5.4 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the second category: mudmats; additional temporary bracings for mudmats or iaunchways; + minor attachment pieces onto first category elements. 1.3.6 Topsides of fixed platforms 1.3.64 The indications given are for guidance only. The actual categories are to be determined in accordance with 1.3.1 taking into account the actual design of the topsides. 1.3.6.2 The following structural elements are normally tobe classedin the special category, inthe same conditions than in 1.3.5.2: nodes of deck let padeyes and adjacent structures. ng structural elements are normally to be classedn the frst catogory, except parts classed in the special category: + deck legs; - heavily loaded elements forming main truss or frames of integrated decks, support ‘frames or heavy modules; structure supporting crane pedestals, large flare towers or long span bridges! ~ helideck frames; ~ primary framing of large flare towers or long Span bridges; ~ all parts of nodes in above constructions; connecting parts of important elements to legs. 1.3.6.4 Second category elements are structural elements whichare classed neitherin the special Nor in the first categories. 1.3.7 Particulars items 1.3.7.1 The indications given are for guidance only. The actual categories are to be determined in accordance with 1.3.1 taking into account the actual design of the unit or installation. 1.3.7.2 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the special category: - padeyes and adjacent parts when used for essential operations; - connecting parts of crane pedestals to main structure. 1.3.73 The following structural elements are normally to be classed in the first category: - legs and main beams of drill floor substructure of surface and column-stabilized units; - cantilever beams and substructure of dill fioor (legs and main beams) ofseif-elevating units; + crane pedestals. 1.3.7.4 ‘A weld is to be classed in the same ry ‘than the category of the element on which welding is performed. In case of a weld connecting two elements classed in different categories, the weld is to be classed in the category of the higher classed element. ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations.24 Section 2 | FORMING OF ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS 2.1 Cold forming of plates 244 Cold forming of plates is to be performed in such conditions as not to cause too high a rate of work hardening. Where the work hardening of the plate is excessive, heat treatment of the metal is to be contemplated. 2.1.2 The plate is to maintain its guaranteed mechanical properties after forming; in particular, the fracture energy in the impact test ‘on Charpy V-notched test pieces is to remain greater than the guaranteed value for the plate Steel grade before forming. 2.1.3 The cold forming conditions are to be specified to the Builder by the steel maker who delivers the plate, depending upon the steel grade. R, being the inner forming radius, the stee! maker may recommend a limiting elongation A under which cold forming may be carried out without any risk of altering the metal. A is given by formula: e 2Rize For values of A above this limit or 5%, whichever is the less, a heat treatment is to be performed after cold forming. A=100 21.4 The heat treatment required in 2.1.3 may be omitted if an inspection for steel ageing after work hardening is carried out as follows: a) One sample of the plate is cold formed under the same conditions as those used for fabrication forming. if impossible, one sample of the plate, before it is formed, is taken off in the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction. This sample is tensioned til it reaches @ work hardening corresponding to the ted permanent elongation to be used in fabrication. b) The sample then undergoes one hour artificial ageing at 250°C. ©) Aftersuch atreatment, aset of three Charpy V-notched test pieces is taken off the sample (in the most elongated location if the elongation is not uniform), the longitudinal axis of the test pieces being perpendicular to the plate rolling direction (transverse direction). 4) Thethree Charpy V-notched test pieces are impact tested at the temperature corresponding to the steel grade. ‘The mean fracture energy at the impact test of the three test pieces is checked to be greater than the minimum specified value of the parent steel grade. e) One cylindrical tensile test is also required in order to check the tensile properties in the elongated zone. If the above requirements for the parent steel rade are not satisfied, a suitable heat treatment post-forming heat treatment, or hot forming) is to be specified, with the same mechanical tests than above on one sample. 2.2 Cold bending of plates 2.2.1 General The bending of steel plates on a bending press according to a free bending procedure requires some elementary precautions as to the exact use of the tooling. Bending of plates having a thickness exceeding 6 mm requires the use of a punch with a sufficiently large entry radius and of @ sufficiently large die. 2.2.2 Permissible minimum bending radius To avoid any risk of plate deformation that would be too sharp and too localized it is recommended to use the greatest possible bending radius. 2.2.3 Bending die width The bending die width is to be at least equal to ten times the plate thickness. 2.2.4 Punch radius ‘The most important parameter of the bending ‘operation is the bending punch radius. Itis to be aulficiently large to avoid causing an excessive localized lengthening of the fold outer fibre. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for conetruction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations.23 It is recommended to use a punch radius at least equal to: 10mm for a plate thickness less than 8 mm; 20 mm for a plate thickness lying between 8mm and 15 mm; 30 mm for a plate thickness lying between 15mm and 20 mm; 40 mm for a plate thickness lying between 20 mm and 25 mm; 50 mm for plate thicknesses over 25 mm; etc. 2.2.5 Welding Noweldingisto be performed on the bent parts of special category elements. For first category elements, such welding may be allowed by the Society if the considered element is not submitted to high stresses, if the welds can be easily performed and tested, and if the element can be inspected in service. 2.3 Hot forming of plates 2.3.1 The conditions ofthe hot forming ofsteel plates are to be the subject of a procedure prepared by the Builder and submitted to the Society. 2.3.2 It forming temperature exceeds 500°C, a heat ‘treatmentis to be carried out for steel to recover its microstructure and its mechanical characteristics. 23.3 The forming procedure, together with any eventual subsequent heat treatment, is to be subject to qualification tests on a sample reproducing "all conditions intended for production hot forming. The qualification tests aretoinclude, as aminimum, asetof3 Charpy V impacttests and one cylindrical tensile test. The results are to meetthe minimum values required for steel plates. 23.4 Ineach case, when hot forming is subsequent to heat treatment, the Builder is to give the proof, that forming process and operating conditions he contemplates enable to obtain the minimum specified “mechanical characteristics after forming. 2.3.5 ‘Quenched and tempered steels are not to be hot formed. 2.4 Straightening of plates 2.41 Straightening of distorted structural elements by local heating and flame shrinkage is to be kept to a minimum and is to be subject to an exceptional procedure, in particular in the case of high tensile steels, due to possible drop of mechanical characteristics. 242 No straightening by local heating or flame shrinkage is to be carried out prior to the approval of the contemplated procedure. 2.4.3 Asa general rule, heating temperature is notto exceed 600°C; after heating, a slow temperature decrease is to be provided; otherwise a heat treatmentis to be carried out for steel to recover its microstructure and its mechanical characteristics. 2.5 NDT of formed rolled steel Products 2.5.1 Non destructive testing, when required, isto be made after cold forming, cold bending, hot forming or straightening of steel products. 2.5.2 Where elongation of formed, bent or straightened pieces is equal to 5% and over, elongated regions are to be dye-penetrant or magnetic particle inspected in addition to the normal NDT. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations34 Section 3 | WELDING OF STEEL ELEMENTS 3.1 General 3.1.1 Applicability 3444 Welding operations on offshore units and installations are to comply with the requirements of the present Section 3. 3.41.2 Welding procedures are to be approved compliance with the requirements listed in Section 4. 3.14.3 Welders and welding operators are to be qualified in compliance with the requirements listed in Section 5. 3.4.44 implementation of welding, such as selection of filler metals, edge preparations, welding parameters, etc., is left to the initiative of each Builder according to his own know-how and experience. 3.1.2 Fabrication file BA.24 The fabrication file, including the fabrication drawings and the fabrication specifications, is to be submitted to the Society for approval. BA22 Each fabrication drawing is to bear a reference and a revision number, and include an item list or a bill of materials, the structural categories and steel grades, the reference to particular procedures if any, the marking of welds with teference to welding book. ‘The fabrication drawings are to show the types, dimensions and locations of the welds. The ‘symbols used are to comply with a recognized international standard. |SO 2553 is to be preferred whenever possible. The drawings are to show the location of prefabrication joints welded in the workshop and ‘of assembly joints for prefabricated elements welded on the building site. Weld classes are to be specified on the drawings in terms of element categories. 31.23 Fabrication specifications, _ including _ all fabrication and building conditions such as forming, welling, heat treatment — and inspection, are to be submitted by the Builder. The welding programme included in the fabrication specifications is to give all welding parameters specified in 4.1.3.2. 3.1.3 Parent metal and filler materials 34.34 The parent materials used in the welded construction of the structures are to meet requirements of the applicable Rules for Classification and of "Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Stee! Ships and Offshore Units - Materials" as regards their nature and inspection. 31.32 Coatedelectrodes, wire-gas combinations and wire-flux combinations aré generally subject to an agreement in compliance with the requirements listed in "Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Steel Ships and Offshore Units - Materials". 3.1.3.3 ‘As a general rule, only low hydrogen basic electrodes and solid fluxes are to be used. Rutile electrodes may be used only for non-structural elements and with the agreement of the Surveyor. 31.3.4 For welding of high or very high strength steels Rc equal to 300 MPa and over), only very low hydrogen content filler metals are to be used. The mark HH described in the "Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Stee! Ships and Offshore Units - Materials", or its equivalent, is to be obtained, as a minimum, by filer metals intended to be used for such steels. The mark HHH described in the same document is recommended for highly stressed assemblies. 31.35 Ifthe welding is performed between two parent metals the mechanical characteristics of which are different, the weld characteristics are to comply with’ guaranteed values for the lower quality of these parent metals, but welding is to ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of stoel structures of offshore units and installations,32 be performed with the same procedures andthe same filer metals as used forthe higher quality material. 3.1.36 The Builder is to make all necessary arrangements to check the consistent quality (by example, the hydrogen contents and the mechanical characteristics) of each batch ofthe electrodes delivered to him and to ensure their proper conservation and, in particular, their Storage in 2 controlled temperature dry piace, The Surveyor may require that the relevant test, reports be produced. 31.3.7 Before they are used, the electrodes are to be properly dried by the Builder, according to Janufacturer’s indications. The procedure to follow for handling and storage of electrodes is to include storage conditions before opening of containers, temperature to maintain after opening of containers and methods to overhaul electrodes. which have been exposed to atmospheric conditions during more than two hours in ‘succession. Methods to handle, store and overhaul low-hydrogen electrodes are to take into account recommendations, in particular drying temperature specified by the manufacturer of filer products. Electrodes having had a direct contact with water, oil, grease, rust or other contaminants are to be definitively discarded. 3.1.3.8 Aclear and practical procedure to identity wires and electrodes is to be prepared by the Builder. 3.1.3.9 For submerged automatic arc welding are to be given all details concerning conditionin: method of solid flux and of procedures carries outto ensure perfect drying before use, recovery offlux atter use, elimination by sieving of foreign material and molten flux, and storage of flux to avoid any pollution or condensation, according to Manufacturer's indications. 3.2 Weld types - weld preparation 3.2.1 General 3.2.4.1 ‘The Builderis to submitto the Society a welding programme for approval. This welding Programme is to specify’ the preparation procedure of parts before welding, the quality of steel used, the quaity of filler material used, the welding technique and procedure. The above conditions of preparation of parts before welding are to be the same as the ones used for qualification of steel welding procedures. 3.2.1.2 The surfaces to be welded are to be free from rust, from mill and oxygen cutting oxidation and rid of any grease, wetness or paint traces, However, the presence of a protecting priming coat may be permitted where prior tests have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Surveyor. 3.21.3 Incase of use ofhigh orvery high strength steel with Ry, equal to 300 MPa and over, and if thickness of elements to be assembled is equal 1030 mm and over, edges of elements after their preparation by cutting or chamfering are to be dye-penetrant or magnetic particle tested (for special and first categories). The Surveyor may always require ultrasonic testing. This utrasonic testing fongtudinal waves) is mandatory for edges before welding if thickness of elements to be welded exceeds 40 mm. It is also mandatory for plates thicker than 25mm. receiving perpendicular plates welded with full penetration (refer to 3.3) in both cases, this testingis tobe performed on 100 mm. width at least. UT acceptance criteria are to be inaccordance with requirements of “Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Steel Ships and Offshore Units - Materials". 3.2.1.4 Parts to be welded are to be squeezed by ‘means of bolted or welded assemblies or by any ‘other procedure ensuring adequate tightening and accurate setting, whilstieaving shrinkage as free as possible. ‘Where brackets, yokes or welded fasteners are used, the weld operation is to give satisfactory results in conformity with the Rules or the construction specifications. After removing ‘such brackets, the plate is to be smooth ground and checked to be crack free by dye-penetrant ‘or magnetic particle inspection (special and first categories). 3.2.1.5 _ The arrangements made for the design of the joints, the setting of the components, the nature and sequence of the welds are to allow avoiding angular deformations likely to cause buckling of elements in operation, and avoiding the stress ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations.concentration points due to a sharp change of area, or any other defect capable of causing fractures or excessive distortions. 3.2.1.6 For high or very high strength steels (with R 4 equal to 300 MPa and over), a hardness test of the cut edges may be carried out in order to assess if preheating the steel is necessary before cutting or scarfing (thick plates of more than 30 mm, in special and first categories). Grinding the edges after cutting or scarfing is always recommended, and where the ground depth is great enough to remove the hardened ‘surface, the above precautions are not necessary. Grinding the edges is recommended in particular where fatigue occurs. 3.2.1.7 Welding is not permitted to post weld heat treated fabrications, except for temporary and non-structural attachments where prior approval of the Society has been obtained and provided that the thickness of the attachment does not exceed one third of the plate thickness at point of attachment, and the attachment weld isnotcloserthan 100 mm from astructural weld. 321.8 ‘Tackwelds used {or assembly of the fabrication are to be of a minimum length of 3 times the thickness of the thinner material of the joint or 100 mm, whichever is the less. Tack welds are to be carried out according to the qualified welding procedures and by qualified welders. ‘Tack welds, may form part of the completed welds provided that they are completely free from defects. Tack welds intended to form part oftherootrunareto be tapered atthe extremities to ensure complete root fusion. 3.2.2 Distance between welds 3.2.2.1 Plates The distance between two butt welded joints on the same plate or element is to be at least equal to 200 mm or ten times the thickness, whichever is the greater. Close vicinity of two fillet welds or of filet weld with butt weldis to be avoided as far as possible (brackets subject of 3.2.1.4 are to be avoided loser than 50 mm from a structural weld), 3.2.2.2 Tubular connections Distances ‘between welds are to be at least equal to the minimum ones shown on Figure 3.2.2.2. FIGURE 3.2.2.2 MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN WELDS IN TUBULAR JOINT D/4_oF 12" minimum Separetion jet wall section of chord ‘Stud of heavy wall oF specie! steel in brace (optional) Notes: Figure 32.22 is extracted from Section 4 of API RP 2A "Recommended Practice for Planning, designing. and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms’, 19th edition, August 1, 1991; where two values are given onthe Figure, the greater one fe tbe considered, 3.2.3 Butt weld assembly 3.2.3.1 For butt weld assembly of plates of the same thickness, edge profiles and spacing s before welding, measured as shown on Figure 3.2.3.1, are to remain within tolerances specified in Builder's welding programme, approved by the Society and used for the qualification of steel welding procedures according to Section 4. ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations3.2 FIGURE 3.2.3.1 EDGE PROFILES AND SPACING FOR PLATE BUTT WELD ASSEMBLIES 3.2.3.2 As a guidance, the following ranges of thicknesses and values of Ss may be contemplated for the three edge profiles shown on Figure 3.2.3.1: + edge profile (a): s<3mm ~ edge profile (b): s<5mm edge profile (c): s<6mmfora> 45° $< 8mm for 3? d<2mm, - d<3mm, - d<4mm, fore< 10mm for 10 50mm being defined as shown on Figure 3.2.3.1. 32.35 Where plates of different thicknesses are assembled, difference of thicknesses is not to exceed 1/10th of the greater thickness, without tapering the thicker edge. The external profile of welding is to give a maximum slope of 1/4. Ifthe difference in thicknesses exceeds 1/10 th of the greater thickness, a tapering of the edge of the thicker plate is to be carried out, with a maximum slope of 1/4 for special category and 1/3 for other categories, as shown on Figure 3.2.3.5. FIGURE 3.2.3.5 PLATE TAPERING > 4bfor special category; > Sbfor other categories. 3.2.3.6 Welding ona permanent backing flat bar is not authorized in special category and is subject to approval or other categories particularly in case ‘of possible corrosion and in case of cyclic loadings. 3.2.3.7 Welding on a non permanent backing & ‘subject to previous approval by the Society ihelwelarg procedure and of the backing material. ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations."1 3.2.4 Full penetration angle welds 3.2.44 Full penetration angle welds are required when assembling highly stressed elements, playing an important part in the structure and in whic! fatigue phenomena are likely to occur. This case may occur in particular for elements of special and first categories. 3.2.4.2 For highly _ stressed _assembiies, corresponding to a special category or a first category element where lamellar tearing risks exist, these risks may be lowered following recommendations given in 3.3. 3.2.4.3 For very thick assemblies subject to high restraint and essential to the structural safety of the unitor installation, a postweld heattreatment may be required, as specified in 3.4.6. 3.2.4.4 For special category elements submitted to fatigue oycles, the surface condition ofthe weld, in particular its connection with plates, is to be taken care of and inspected. In certain cases, grinding of weld connection with plate may be required. 3.2.5 Welding of thick parts 3.2.54 When thick parts are intended to be either butt welded or full penetration angle-welded, ‘special precautions are to be taken for welding, concerning the preparation of the edges to be welded and the welding operations (welding sequences aiming at limiting distortions, protection under temporary cover for open air welding, etc.). 3.2.5.2 nding upon the steel grade, upon the thickness of the elements to be assembled and upon the clamping of the assembly, preheating May be required, as per 3.4.4. 3.2.5.3 A postweld heat treatment may be required for the assembly, as mentioned in 3.4.6. 3.2 3.2.6 Connections of pipes 3.2.6.1 Where several pipes are connected, proper preparation of joints before welding | is necessary, in particular for special and first category elements. 3.2.6.2 For special and first category elements, all the welds are to be full penetration welds. The surface of the external weld is to present a ‘continuous and regular profile, blending without discontinuity and gradually with the surface of the two pipes. 3.2.6.3 All the edges are to be chamfered before welding, the tolerance on the groove angle being ='10°. 3.2.6.4 All details about preparation of the edges tobe welded and welding conditions are to be submitted to the Society's approval within the welding programme. 3.2.6.5 Weld preparation (groove angle, root opening, pipe connection angle) is to comply with details given in Figures 11.1.3 Section 11 (Fabrication) Of API RP2A "Recommended Practice for Planning, designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms”, 19 th edition, August, 1st, 1991, the selection of the weld profile control, if necessary, being made in accordance with paragraph 11.1.3.d of the same. Alternatively, the "Details for welded tubular joints in T-, ¥-, and K-connections made from one side without backing" in Section 10-13 ofthe 1990 edition of ANSI/AWS D1-1, may be used, the selection of the profile types having been carried out at the design stage, depending upon the fatigue level of the structure. 3.2.6.6 When, after positioning prior to welding, the spacing s, as defined on Figure 3.2.3.1, is too narrow to allow a good penetration at the weld root, this spacing is to be increased mechanical gouging or by means of the arc-air Procedure to reach Rule spacing. For special and first category elements, when spacing s before welding is too important, the Surveyor may require local building up by welding. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and Installations3.3 3.2.6.7 For special category and first category highly stressed nodes constituted with thick pipes, the design of the connection is to be, as far as possible, such as the weld connecting braces with chord may be made with sealing runs, the access of welder havingto be possible fromboth sides of the joints. Design of nodes and their welding procedures are to be presented to the examination of the Society at the design stage, under the form of a welding programme, according to 3.1.2.3, 3.2.6.8 For highly stressed special category or first category nodes where lamellar tearing risks exist on the chord pipe of the node, these risks may be lowered following recommendations given in 3.3. 3.2.6.9 for Special Sategory and fist category elements, a complete ultrasonic inspections to bbe carried out along a pipe strip 100 mm wide, which receives the weld on its surface. This 100 mm strip is to be centred on the weld axis. 3.2.7 Fillet weld assembly with two limited penetration beads 3274 These restricted penetration fillet welds are telated to connections of stiffeners to plates, securing brackets, etc. 3.2.7.2 ‘The value of the throat thickness of a double continuous line of welding is determined in terms of the thinnest plate (the thickness of which being noted e ,;,) of the assembly under consideration andinterms of minimum welding heat input necessary to obtain require hardness values. Except where otherwise stated, the throat thickness for double fillet welds does not need to exceed 0,45 e. Besides, the throat thickness is to be at least equal to: - 3,5mmin the general case of continuous or discontinuous welding; + 3,5 mm for high strength steel assemblies, with e min < 8mm; - 4 mm for high strength stee! assemblies, with € min < 12mm; 5 mm for high strength stee! assemblies, With emia > 12mm. 12 Besides complying with these maximum and minimum values, throat thickness is obviously to be large enough for fulfiling strength Purposes. Where a deep penetration automatic welding Procedure is used, the Rule throat thickness may be reduced according to the actual throat of the weld, measured on the macrography of ‘the qualification test. However, this reduction is not to exceed 15% of the Rule throat thickness. ‘The Surveyor may examine the regularity of deep penetration fillet. welding, on macrographic sections made on production check Samples. 327.3 The plates are to be correctly adjusted without spacing. A slight spacing s is however acceptable over part of the joint length where it does not exceed: + S=2mmfor emis < 6mm + S=3mmforem, > 6mm + $= 2mmfor filet welds in the overhead position. Where there is a spacing between plates, the throat thickness of lines of welding is to be increased by one-half of the clearance between the elements to be assembled. 32.7.4 Where the spacing s exceeds the values specified in 3.2.7.3, a re-welding procedure is to be prepared by the Builderin agreement with the Surveyor according to the clearance and size of the elements to be assembled. 3.3 Recommendations for reducing risks of lamellar tearing 3.3.1 Factors affecting lamellar tearing Lameliar tearing affects mainly angle joints, the phenomenon being connected with shrinkage ‘stresses of the weld during cooling, depending ‘on the assembly rigidity, the clamping of the structure close to the joint, the thickness of the Material, the presence of rolling defects at mid-thickness, the distribution and importance of the weld runs. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations13 3.3.2 Means of reducing risks of lamellar tearing ‘The following precautions will be taken: a) At the initial stage of the project, too high service stresses on strongly "clamped cruciform assemblies will be avoided; furthermore, the structure design will be ‘simplified with a view to rendering it less sensitive to clamping during welding. b) Complete uttrasonic inspection of the plate on which the weld is to be deposited, will be carried out along a strip 100 mm in width centred on the weld axis, to detect any possible lamination of the plate located below the weld (refer also to 3.2.1.3). ©) Proper preparation, welding sequence and parameters will be’ selected (e.g. welding techniques by alternate symmetrical runs: balanced welding). ¢) The plate grade on which the weld is to be carried out will be also specially selected. ‘The Z grade plates defined in ‘Rules and ulations for the Classification of Ships and Offshore Units - Materials’, give a good protection against lamellar tearing. Although these Z grade plates offer an efficient means orreducing risks oflameliar tearing, their use does not dispense with having to use as much caution as possible during welding. e) Buttering technique will be used, in new building as well as in repairing. 3.4 Welding operations 3.4.1 Conditions governing the execution of the welds 3.4.41 The welding operations are to be carried out under shelter from rain, snow or wind. it is recommended to carry out welding on as many elements as possible under cover. Workis tobe interrupted when the temperature on the welding site drops below a minimum value determined during the qualification of the welding process. In any case, the steel temperature is to be at least equal to °C, before preheating, in any pointof the steel closerthan0,5 mtothe welding point. In addition, the steel is to be heated at the determined preheating temperature on 75 mm, or 3 e (whichever is the greater) on each side of the weld. Note: preheating temperature means the measured steel {Smpeciure of ie qualfeaton sample jut Defoe welaing 34 is to be eliminated and the weld is to be cleaned; the same precaution is to be taken when resuming an interrupted weld or connecting two welds. As far as possible, welds are to be carried out from both sides (mechanical gouging or arc-air gouging of the root pass being recommended). 3.4.1.3 welding is not to be stopped until the joint is 1/3 rdfiled with weld metal deposit. Otherwise, preheating is to be maintained, even when welding is interrupted. In the case of a clamped or large section assembly, or of steels sensitive to hardening, weldingis to be performed without major interruption. 3.4.1.4 Interpass temperature: minimum interpass temperature is the proheating temperature a8 defined maximum interpass temperature is measured during the welding qualifications, and is not to exceed 250°C. 3.4.1.5 No new run is to be undertaken if the previous one is not finished. 3.4.1.6 Runs are notto begin or end at the same point as the previous one. 3.4.1.7 For all butt welds and particularly in case of automatic butt welding, it is recommended to Star and end the joints on appendages to be fixed at the ends. When an interrupted weld is resumed manually or by machine, the joint end is to be carefully cleaned and chiselied. This operation is to be carried out as soon as practicable after the interruption. 3418. per operation of the machines is to be segue checked by the welder and the ider's staff during welding. 3.4.2 Identification of welders 3.4.2.1 ‘Any welder is to receive a number or a identification symbol that he is to use to identity all welds he performs. Marking is to be made with a weather resistant crayon or paint. ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of stool structures of offshore units and installations3.4 When a punch is used, it is to create only spherical or rounded marks, Welds which are not definitely identified may be rejected by the Surveyor. 3.4.2.2 A welder is not to change in any case the symbol which is assigned to him during a construction. Ifa welder quits, the symbol which has been assigned to him is not to be used by another welder. 3.4.3 Welding sequence 3.4.3.4 As a general rule, assembly and welding ‘sequences of the different parts of structure are to be carefully defined such as to reduce to a minimum distortions and accumulation of residual stresses in any part of the structure. Adequate heat treatments are to be carried out after welding when excessive residual stresses in the joint cannot be avoided. 3.4.3.2 The Builder is to plan and have made all the necessary surveys to make sure that contemplated welding sequences are perfectly complied with. 3.4.3.3 The Builder is to keep the Surveyor informed of any major modification of the welding sequence of an assembly as compared with the sequence contemplated in the welding programme. 3.4.4 Preheating during welding 3.4.4.1 Assembly preheating is to be contemplated in terms of the steel grade (examination of its weldability according to the carbon equivalent), of the thickness of the elements to be welded, of the weld preparation (butt, fillet, etc), of the nature of the welding process ‘(heat’ input, number of passes, etc.) and of the clamping conditions “of the assembly. Preheating temperature is to be maintained during the welding operations. 3.4.4.2 ‘The conditions governing preheating are the subjectofaprior agreementbetween the Bulder and the Society, during the welding procedure approval discussions and according to the 14 results of the procedure qualification tests, the minimum preheating temperature being in accordance with 3.4.1.1. Inorderto reduce the risks of cold cracks under the line of welding, the preheating conditions are tobe defined during the qualification tests of the welding procedure. 3.4.4.3 For steels with R ,c equal to 300 MPa and over, the preheating temperature defined during the welding procedure qualifications on steel samples with carbon equivalent Cro is to be increased and the WPS modified accordingly (the procedure being requalified if necessary), if the carbon equivalent Co of the steel to be welded according to these procedures exceeds Czg by more than 0,02. Consequently, welding procedure remains valid only for: Cee $Cxq* 0,02 Notes: '2) The carbon equivalents given by the formula: cng -MnOf=Mo+V_Niecu renee ag aya ae emt npocenass ton © faa secre aly onee ana euxea nveogen © proneningteperare sigh oe Bena ens Fecommetded toner stele having the lowest posse carbon equivalent 3.4.5 Postheating immedi: welding ly after 3.4.5.1 The postheating after welding is to be defined at the of welding specification and of approval of steel welding procedure. 3.4.5.2 Postheating is defined by its temperature and duration and is performed immediately after welding. 3.4.6 Postweld heat treatment (PWHT) 3.4.6.1 A postweld heat treatment may be required the Society in the case of assemblies whi require delicate workmanship and play a major part in the structure safety, and in the case of assemblies including weld thicknesses equal to 50mm and over. AS @ general rule, PWHT is normally required for weld thicknesses equal to 60 mm and over. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations15 Such a treatment, where contemplated by the Builder, is to be indicated with all its operating conditions in the welding programme and onthe fabrication drawings. 3.4.6.2 Notwithstanding 3.4.6.1, PWHT may be dispensed with by the’ Builder with the agreement of the Society. In this case, special brittle fracture tests, such as CTOD tests, are to be performed during corresponding welding procedure qualifications. Testing methods adapted to welds, such as recommended procedures described in the research report N’'g11/1986 ofthe Welding nsttutein Abington (U.K) are to be considered. 3.4.6.3 ‘The postweld heat treatmentis to be defined at the stage of the design of the structure, so that ‘the mechanical tests of welding procedure qualification are carried out after the same treatment as provided for the structure joint. 3.4.6.4 ‘Conditions of postweld heat treatment (PWHT) for carbon non-alloyed or micro-alloyed steels withR .¢ < 420 MPa, may be the following ones: - heating to 560°C + 20°C - duration of keeping at treatment temperature T (in mn), calculated in terms of the thickness e (in mm) of the thickest weld, as follows: T = 2e when e< 60 with a minimum of one h; T = 120 + 05 (e- 60) when e> 60. In any case, conditions of PWHT are to be defined in accordance withthe tecommendations of the steel maker who has delivered steel, in particular for the temperature step. Duration of keeping is measured since the moment when ambient temperature in oven teaches the value contemplated for the ‘treatment; in the case of a local treatment by heating strips, it is the temperature of the element which is considered. The rate of temperature rise and drop is to be sufficiently small to avoid causing dangerous stresses and deformations. As a general rule, this rate is not to exceed: ~ rise 80°C/h; - drop 100°C/h. For very high strength steels (Rc > 420 MPa), conditions of heat treatment are to be defined in agreement with the Society and with the stee! maker. 34 3.4.6.5 The Surveyor will request the original temperature charts at different spots in the oven 0 as to ascertain temperature homogeneity on the part and consistency of the rate of temperature rise or drop. 3.4.6.6 Where @ complex prefabricated element is concerned, e.g. a node, only the global heat treatment ' in’ a special oven may be contemplated so as to ensure that the treatment applies to the whole part. 3.4.6.7 Inthe case of an isolated circular weld, located ‘on a continuous element, such as pipe joining, a local heat treatment is acceptable. In such case, an adequate number of thermocouples are to be distributed in contact with the weld and the adjoining areas (inside and outside the pipe) to provide the temperature distribution during the whole treatment. The original temperature charts are to be produced to the Surveyor. 3.4.6.8 After final treatment of a welded part, any possible repair of a welding defect appeared after this treatment is to be submitted to the Surveyor’s approval, in particular as concerned with the possibility of a second treatment of the part after repair. 3.4.6.9 Ifnon destructive testing is made before PWHT, an important complementary non destructive festingistobecariedoutafter PWHT according to a procedure to be defined in agreement the Society. However, NDT is mandatory after PWHT for special category elements and, in all cases, preference is to be given to a whole non destructive testing after PWHT. 3.4.7 Temperature control 34.7.1 Perfectly defined methods are to be established for all operations requiring a control oftemperatures of preheating, between runs, of postheating or of heat treatment after welding. 3.4.7.2 Hardness test after PWHT may be required by the Surveyor. ‘Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations441 16 Section 4 | STEEL WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS (WPQ) 4.1 General 4.1.1 Applicability 4Aad The present Section 4 specifies the rules for qualification of steel welding procedures. 4AA2 The approval of the welding procedures is to be obtained before the beginning of the fabrication of the contemplated construction. 441.3 The reference assemblies are to be prepared under conditions as representative as possible ‘of the execution of the actual welds to be 4A New tests may be required by the Society if major modifications have been introduced in the procedure already approved, mainly as regards. the parameters listed in 4.1.3.2. AAAS The Society may however exempt the Builder from carrying out part of the approval tests for welding procedures if the Builder produces sufficient references concerning similar works previously carried out with the procedures and under survey of a Classification Society. In the case of renewal of approval of steel welding procedures proposed by the Builder, reduced tests may be made on production test at the beginning of construction {estiction on performed. equivalent carbon: refer to 3.4.4.3). TABLE 4.1.2 REQUIRED WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONS (WPQ) Steel grades, Gategories Bastwolds Tjoints Fillet welds Manual arc welding with approved electrodes SMAW Hull stee grades &, 8, Dand Eorstest ] Special and | Yecte> 1s Yesite> 15 Yosite > 16 with Rae < 300 MPa first Type t soe! Second No No Yosite > 25 High strength hull steel grades an, | Special and Yes Yes Yes, DH and EH or steel with first 900

420 MPa Type 3 steel Automatic welding (SAW - Electrosiag, etc, ‘Semi-automatic welding (GMAW - FCAW}, GTAW. ‘Al soo! grades All categories Yes Yes Yee Types 1,2and.3 steel Notes: type 1 steel quale only type 1 steels; {ype 2 steel qualifies only type 2 steels and, possibly, type 1, on specific request from the Builder; ‘2 WPO made on type 3 steel qualifies only type 3 steels; {efer to 4.1.8 concerning the valdty range ofa WPO: ‘the thickness e to be considered for angle welds isthe one of the perpendicular plate; in case of welds between elements classed in two different categories, the category to be considered isthe higher one: in parvoular cases, the ‘may require qualifications not specified in Table 4.1.2. Bureau Veritas Rule Note for construction survey of steel structures of offshore units and installations,