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A First Look at AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2026, Structural Welding Code — Aluminum

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May 2026
By: MICHAEL IVERSON
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An aluminum alloy walkway stands out over a body of water. (Credit: Shutterstock.)
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The 2014 edition of AWS D1.2, Structural Welding Code — Aluminum, will be updated with the 2026 edition later this year.

As material science has advanced, aluminum is increasingly being used in applications once dominated by steel or w..

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