BS EN 10225-2:2019

What is BS EN 10225‑2 - Weldable structural steels about?  

BS EN 10225 is a series of European standards on weldable structural steels that discusses its technical delivery conditions.  

BS EN 10225‑2 is the second part of a series of documents. BS EN 10225‑2 specifies requirements for weldable structural steels, in the form of sections (e.g. H-, I-, Z-sections, U-channels, angles and tees) excluding hollow sections, to be used in the fabrication of fixed offshore structures. 

Who is BS EN 10225‑2 - Weldable structural steels for?  

BS EN 10225‑2  on Weldable structural steels for fixed offshore structures is beneficial for 

• Welders/ fabricators 
• Structural engineer 
• Steel manufacturer 
• Non-destructive testing personnel 
• Metallurgist 

Why should you use BS EN 10225‑2 - Weldable structural steels? 

Weldable structural steels are the steels that rely on quench and temper heat treatment to obtain very high strength are more susceptible to welding problems and require specific metallurgical expertise. BS EN 10225‑2 navigates you through the requirements, Manufacturing process, test methods for weldable structural steels, in the form of sections that helps the user to build perfect weldable structural steels. 

Detailed guidance on the requirement of steel is provided in BS EN 10225‑2 which helps the manufacturer of manufacture the steel accordingly. 

Inspection methods, types of documentation required are mentioned in BS EN 10225‑2 which helps the user to inspect the work and ensure good quality. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 10225‑2  with BS EN 10225‑1:2019, BS EN 10225‑3:2019 and BS EN 10225‑4:2019, supersedes BS EN 10225:2009, which is withdrawn 

• The minimum design temperature of –10 °C specified for product use in the previous version of the standard has been removed. 
• The distinction between primary and secondary applications has been removed (these terms are no longer included). 
• New (totally different) grade designations from those previously employed in EN 10225:2009 have been introduced. 
• Information on Prequalification of steels for offshore structures operating in arctic areas is added