AASHTO GFC

Description / Abstract: This fracture control plan:

assigns responsibility for specifying which, if any, steel bridge member or member component falls in the category of "fracture critical";

requires that "fracture critical" members or member components be fabricated by plants with personnel, organization, experience, procedures, knowledge, and equipment capable of producing quality workmanship;

requires that all Welding Inspectors have demonstrated their competency to assure that "fracture critical" members or member components are in compliance with this plan;

requires that all nondestructive testing personnel have demonstrated their competency to assure that "fracture critical" members or member components are in compliance with this plan;

specifies material toughness values for fracture critical members or member components;

specifies requirements in addition to AASHTO Standard Specifications for Welding of Structural Steel Highway Bridges.