Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector AWS updated this credential’s standards in 2023 to address modern connection methods and high-strength fastener classifications. The exam now emphasizes inspection protocols for hybrid steel-bolting systems and thermal imaging verification techniques. Inspectors must recognize defects in tension-control bolts and interpret load-indicator washers under actual jobsite conditions—skills that reflect current construction practices.
| Exam Name | Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector |
| Format | PDF & Practice Test Engine |
| Target Year | 2026 Updated |
| Features | 100% Verified Q&As |
