This document discusses various aspects of weld design and specifications according to Indian codes. It covers topics like maximum and minimum size of fillet welds, effective length calculations, design of fillet and groove welds under different loading conditions, intermittent welds, balancing welds in tension members, welded connections like beam to column, bracket connections, tubular joints and splices. The document also discusses failure of moment connections during earthquakes and prequalified seismic moment connections according to American codes.