Welding Research Council, Inc.
Welding Research Council, Inc. (WRC), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit scientific research corporation, solves problems in welding and pressure vessel technology utilizing the talents of diverse science and engineering specialists. WRC’s goals are to exchange knowledge, share perspectives, and establish R&D activities.
Pressure Vessel Research Council
The Pressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC) was formed as a part of WRC to coordinate and extend research on various aspects of pressure vessel technology.
Materials Properties Council
The Materials Properties Council (MPC) receives support from the industry, technical organizations, codes and standards developers, and government agencies.
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Recent Bulletins
WRC 617
Development of New Methods to Incorporate Secondary Stresses into Level 2 and 3 Crack Assessments
WRC 581
Development of New Residual Stress Profiles for API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
WRC 562
Recommendations for Establishing the Minimum Pressurization Temperature (MPT) for Equipment
WRC 615
Evaluation of Hydrogen Attack Damage in C-1/2Mo Weldment (MPC-18)
WRC 602
Commentary on Proposed Weld Residual Stress Solutions in WRC Bulletin 581
WRC 549
Development of Fitness-For-Service Assessment Procedures for Weld Misalignment and Shell Distortions in API 579-1/ASME FFS-1