1.1 Application 
                     
                     
                     
                     
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                     The requirements of this section apply to the preparation, execution and
                        inspection of welded connections in hull structures. 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     1.2 Limits of application to welding procedures 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     1.2.1 Weld type, size and materials 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     The requirements of this section for weld type, size and materials are based
                        on the following considerations: 
                        
                           - Joint type. 
 
                           - Criticality of the joint. 
 
                           - Magnitude, type and direction of the stresses in the joint. 
 
                           - Material properties of the parent and weld material. 
 
                           - Weld gap size.
 
                        
                        
                        1.2.2 Preparation, execution and inspection 
                     
 
                     
                     
                     
                     The requirements of this section are to be complemented by the general
                        requirements relevant to fabrication by welding and qualification of welding procedures
                        given by the Society when deemed appropriate by the Society.