This Milestone Deliverable M02-T04 is draft guidance for the application of higher strength E8010 electrodes for root pass welding. The guidance discusses E8010 root pass weldability, operability, and productivity, and provides recommended applications and precautions for using E8010 electrodes for root pass welding.
Subsequent Milestone Deliverable M02-T05 will be final guidance, based upon project team feedback to this draft.