AWS D1.5 Curved Steel Arch Bridge | AASHTO LRFD & ASTM A709 US Highway Certified
• Available steel grades: Grade 36, Grade 50, weather-resistant Grade 50W, high-performance HPS 50W and HPS 70W, yield strength ranges from 36 ksi to 100 ksi
• Weathering steel advantages: W-series steel forms a natural anti-rust protective patina in atmospheric environment, greatly reducing later maintenance and renovation costs
• Batch mandatory inspection: Raw material chemical composition heat analysis, tensile & yield strength mechanical test, Charpy V-notch low-temperature impact test
• Structural performance: Thickened high-strength steel main arch body adapts to heavy truck loads, ultra-long span layout and complex geological site conditions

Full-Set AWS D1.5 Certified Welding & Fracture Risk Control System
- • All main force-bearing welds of the whole arch bridge strictly abide by AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2025 Bridge Welding Code, recognized by U.S. DOT and professional design firms
- • Our factory holds valid AWS fabricator certification; all welding procedures and operating staff pass official qualification review and filing
- • Complete Fracture Control Plan is implemented for Fracture-Critical Members per AWS D1.5 Clause 12 to eliminate potential structural safety hazards
- • Full penetration butt welds and heavy fillet welds on main arch ribs receive 100% NDT nondestructive testing to remove internal welding defects
High-Precision Curved Arch Forming & Modular Prefabrication Merits
- 1.Greatly reduce on-site welding workload and shorten overall construction erection cycle
- 2.Closed factory production avoids quality instability caused by outdoor wind, rain and temperature changes
- 3.Complete integral assembly and fitting inspection before delivery to ensure seamless splicing during field installation
- 4.Segmented separate shipment optimizes container loading plan and cuts cross-border logistics transportation expenses
Complete Quality Assurance & Standard Compliance Checklist
| Compliance Parameter | Standard / Requirement | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Execution Standard | AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2025 | Exclusive bridge welding specification for carbon & low-alloy steel, covering full design and fabrication clauses |
| Structural Steel Material | ASTM A709/A709M | Multi-grade bridge special steel including ordinary and atmospheric corrosion resistant types |
| Overall Design Specification | AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (10th Edition) | Authoritative load and resistance factor design system for U.S. highway infrastructure |
| Key Load-Bearing Components Control | AWS D1.5 Clause 12 | Systematic fracture risk prevention scheme for nonredundant critical arch structures |
| Raw Material Performance Test | Heat Analysis + Tension Test + Charpy Impact | Full detection of chemical composition, mechanical strength and low-temperature impact toughness |
| Factory Production Qualification | AWS D1.5 Mandated Fabricator Certification | Official qualification accepted by all American bridge engineering authorities |
| Weld Inspection Standard | ASNT SNT-TC-1A / AWS D1.5 | Unified nondestructive testing specification for all arch main welding joints |
| Atmospheric Anti-Corrosion Index | ASTM G101 (Weathering Grades) | W-type steel with corrosion index ≥6.0 to extend long-term outdoor service life |
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