properties of the weld metal, the heat-affected zone, and
the unaffected base metal. With such specimens itis more
difficult t obtain reproducible data (when a difference
exists in the properies ofthe metal inthe various parts of
the specimen). Specimens taken from a joint do have the
advantage of being able to duplicate the joint design and
the welding sequence planned for fabrication.
8.1.2. Specimens for testing corrosion or oxidation
resistance ofthe weld metal alone ae prepared by follow
ing the procedure normally used forthe preparation of pads
for chemical analysis (see 93 in AWS AS.LVAS.11M
‘The pa size should be at least % i. (19 mm] in height
by 2% in. [65 mm] in width by (1 + 0.625 n in.) (25 +
16 m mn) in length where m represents the number of
specimens required from the pad. Specimens measuring,
Y% in. by 2 in. by % in. [13 mm by $0 mm by 6.5 mm]
age machined from the top of the pad, in x manner such
thatthe 2in, [50 mm] dimension of the specimen is prallel
to the 2" in, [65 mm] dimension ofthe pad and the" in.
(13 mm] dimension is parallel with the length ofthe pad
The heat treatment, surce finish, and marking of the
specimens prior to testing should be in accordance with
Standard practices for test of similar alloys inthe wrought
or cast forms. The testing procedures should correspond
to ASTM G 4, Recommended Practice for Conducting
lant Corrosion Tess
‘A8.2 (Test for Mechanical Properties.The filler metals
in this specification are used with a varity of welding
processes and procedures. Fortis reason, weld metal tests
have not been included in the specification. The tensile
properties, bend ductility, and soundness of welds peo
‘duced with these filler metals are determined duting quali-
fication of the procedure
Variables in the procedure (current, voltage, and welding
speed), in the shielding medium (the specific gas mixture
or the ux), inthe manual dexterity of the welder, and in
the composition of the base metal and the filler meta al
influence the results that can be obtained. Typical tensile
values for weld metals aze shown in Table A2. When,
supplementary tests for mechanical properties are speci
Sy eee uae
“AWS B4.0 or AWS BS.OM, Standard Methods for
‘Mechanical Testing of Welds
A9. Discontinued Classifica
‘Some classifications have been discontinued from one
‘revision ofthis specification to another. Tis resulted from
either changes in commercial practice or changes in the
classification system used in the specification. The discon-
tinued classifications are listed in Table 3, along with
the year last included in the specification
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10, Safety Considerations
NOTE: Safety and heh ines and concerns ae beyond he sope of
(his stndard and therefore, are not ally ade heen. Sime sty
‘nd beakh information can be fund Clause AS. Safty and Real
‘nfortin is avalbe fom athe ours, inlading bt ot ited 0
Saly and Heath Face Shets ted in ALO2, ANSI Z89.1, Safer in
Welding, Cain, and Aliod Procter, and applicable ede and sate
regains
‘A101 Safety and Health Fact Sheets. The Safety and.
Health Fact Sheets listed below are published by the Ameri-
can Welding Society (AWS). They may be downloaded
and printed directly from the AWS website at http://
www.aws.org. The Safety and Health Fact Sheets are
revised and additional sheets added periodically.
A102 AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets Index
(sar)
7 Tames and Gases
i Radiation
3 Noise
4 ‘Chromium and Nickel ia Welding Fume
5 leuie Harr
‘ ‘ee and Explosion Prevention
1 Burm Proecton
8 Mechanical Hazacds
5 “Topping and Fang
0 Falling Objees
u Confined Space
2 ‘Contact Lens West
B Ergonomics nthe Welding Environment
1% Graphic Symbols for Precautionary Labels
Is Style Guidelines for Safety and Heals Documents
16 Pacemakers and Welding
D letic and Magnetic Fis (EMF
in LoskouuTagout,
9 Liner Welling and Cig Sale
20 ‘Themal Spang Safety
Fi Resistance Spot Welding
2 CCaiium Expose from Welding & Aled Processes
B Califia Propsiton 65
a ‘lues for Are Welding snd Brazing: Safe Handing
2s Metal Fume Fever
26 ‘Ae Welding Distance
2 ‘ThoitedTungsen Electrodes
2 Oxyfet Safety: Check Valves and Fastback
» ‘Grounding f Poable and Vehicle Mounted Welding
‘Generaors
x0 Cylinder Safe Storage, Handing, and Use
3 ye td face Prtacton for Welding and Cong
‘Operon:
5 ANSI 289.1 je publish by the American Welding Socay, $80,
Now, Latoone Rod, Mia FL 33126
" AWS sandands ae publsod by tbe Amesian Welding Soci
580 NW. Leleane Road, Mami, FL 38126.seccmen SPECIMEN
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Standard 12.5 mm ound lesion test spocimens wih SO mam gage lengh and exams of smal size specimens proporiona to the
Slandora specimen,
“Rounded to the nearest 0.§ mm 90.05 mm,
Notes
1 tne etced section may havea gradual taper rom the ends tamara the center with he ends nt moe than percent rge in lam
ar than he contr (contraing onensin)
2, Haesred. the lng othe reduced sacion may be bereasedto accommodate an extensometer of any conweent gage length Re
‘rence mars forthe measurement of elngaton should never eoss bo spac a the indicated gage lng.
3, Te gago long and Mts shall be as shown tthe ands maybe ary form Ne Holders ote esing machina in such a way
‘hatihe oad shel be ax he ends ae tobe helm wedge Grist desrable to make the ng of the gi secon gre ercigh
tb alon the specimen to extend into be gis a dstance equal 23." mora of te lng af the IVs.
4, The gage legis ae sau to times Uw noma mete In some rode spciieauons, oir specimens may be provided for
buries he #1 rte fs maintaines win donsionllrances, the slongaon values ay net be comparable wih hose ob
tained fom be standard tex specimen, Nos tat most 90wr metric based cases Use 5191 Yao of gage ng to dame (386
nen 8),
5. The use of spacimens smal tan 6.5 mum diameter shall be retctod to c9S05 when tbe maori o betes sof insulin size
Uo ostan larger specmers of unan ol pares agree io ther use for accetancetesin, Smaller specenors require suable equ
tment and greater slim bo machining and testing
Foraransverse weld specimens, the wee shal approximately centres between goge marks.
6m specimen 6; desabie to make the length a the gp seston suficertto alow we specimen to extend nto the ips as
tance equa to 9 or moe of te longa the ares.
18. ny standard read sizes pumisnble tax prides fo proper aignment and ais in assuring hat he specimen wil brook win
the reduced scion,
9, The use ofa fe series of tread recommends fe igh strong rite material to aol act inthe add portion.
410. Surface finish wit the gage length shal be no rougher than 2 micrometers Ry
Figure A11 (Continued)—Round Tensile Specimens—4:1 Gage Length to Diameter
18. Procedure
8. Thetesungpocedure fore Speier shal be s
Specte nASTMES.
8.2 Round Tension Specimens. Mectanical properties,
narnely ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength at
the specified offset, yield poln If ic occurs, elongation ia
a specified gage length and reduction of area are deter-
‘mined for round all-weld-metal tension specimens. [Fa
‘yield point is reported, it shall have been determined in
accordance with ASTM E 8, The minimum original dl-
ameter shall be used forall calculations For round trans-
verse weld tension specimens, only ultimate tensile
strength is determined, unless otherwise specified.
Ultimate Tensile Strength =
fximum Load
‘Original Cross Sectional Area
Fraeaxsauny
&
‘Yield Strength at Specified Offset =
Load st Specified Offet__ Ppt
Organs Sesto ars ~ =p?)
4
Yield Point =
‘Maximum Load prior to Specified Offset _Pizp)_
‘Original Cross Sectional Area ja
Va
Percent Elongation =
Final gage length ~ Original gage length 499 2
‘Original gage length
Percent Reduction of Arca =
(Original Diameter)
(Original Diameter)”
8.3 Rectangular Tension Tests (Figures Al2, A13,
‘A14). The ultimate tensile strength calculation for rect:
“angular tenston tes Is the following:
Ultimate Tensile Strength =
Maximum Load _ Pouxniuay
‘Original Area WxT
8.4 Tubular Tension Tests. The ultimate censile strength
calculation for reduced section (Figure Al) isthe same
as shown in section 8.3. The ultimate tensile strength cal-
culation for full section (Figure A15) Is as follows:
‘Untimate Tensile Strength =
Powxveeny
Maximum Load _
0.7854 x (OD*- 1D")
“Original Area
9. Report
Im addition to the requirements of applicable docu:
‘ments, the report shall include the following:
(1) Base metal specification
(2) Filles metal specification
{@) Welding procedure (process and parameters)
(@ Specimen ype
(6) Joint geometry
(6) Location of feacure and typeof failure (ductile or
brite)
(Calculated ultimate tensile strength
@ For round all-weld-metal specimen only: yield
strength atthe specified offset, yield point i it occurs,
percent elongation in the specified gage length and per
cent reduction of area
(@) Any observation of unusual characteristics of the
specliens or procedure