BS 8118-2:1991

This part of BS 8118 specifies requirements for the materials, workmanship and protection of aluminium and aluminium alloy construction and structures.

The requirements of this standard apply to the fabrication, protection, assembly and erection of aluminium and aluminium alloy construction, but the engineer undertaking the design needs to be aware of those items which will affect the design.

Guidance on fabrication tolerances, erection tolerances and assembly tolerances is given in appendix A. Guidance on weld inspection acceptance levels is covered in appendix B.