IIW White Paper

Significance of welding and joining

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Major industrial sectors utilising welding and joining ....................................................... 10 Social aspects and improvement of quality of life........................................................... 11 Welding and joining in sustainable growth and environment ........................................ 12 Value and benefits of welding............................................................................................ 12 Failures of welded structures............................................................................................... 14

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Through Optimum Use and Innovation of Welding and Joining Technologies

Improving Global Quality of Life