1.1
This standard covers the requirements of steel including micro-alloyed steel plates, strips, shapes and sections (angles, tees, beams, channels, etc), flats, bars, etc, for use in structural work.
1.1.1
The steels are suitable for welded, bolted and riveted structures and for general engineering purposes:
1.1.2
Where welding is employed for fabrication and guaranteed-weldability is required, welding procedure should be as specified in IS 9595 : 1996 'Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels — Recommendations (first revision)'.