Chapter 11 4.2 Approvel tests for multi-run technique 4.2.1 Where approval for use with the multi-run technique is requested, deposited metal and butt weld tests are to be carried out. 4.3 Deposited metal test assemblies {multi-un technique) 4.3.1 One deposited metal test assembly is to be prepared as shown in Fig. 11.4.1, using any grade of ship structural steel Longitudinal LV teoale toa Bom ates ca aT Chany rets omm Fig. 11.4.1 Deposited metal test assembly 4.3.2 The bevelling of the plate edges is to be carried ‘gut by machining or mechanized gas cutting. In the latter case any remaining scale is to be removed from the bevelled edges. 4.3.3 Welding is to be in the downhand position, and the direction of deposition of each run is to alternate from each end of the plate. After completion of each run, the flux and welding slag is to be removed. Between ‘each run the assembly is to be left in still air until ic has, cooled to less than 260°C, the temperature being taken in the centre of the weld, on the surface of the seam. The thickness of the layer is to be not less than the diameter of the wire nor less than 4 mm, 4.3.4 The welding conditions (amperage, voltage and rate of travel) are to be in accordance with the Section 4 LLOYO'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING recommendations of the manufacturer and are to conform with normal geod welding practice for multi- un welding, 4.3.5 The chemical analysis of the deposited weld is to be supplied by the ‘manufacturer and is to inchide the content of all ant aflaying elements. 4.3.6 Two longitudinal tensile and three impact ‘specimens are to be taken from each test assembly ‘shown in Fig. 11.4.1. Care is to be taken that the axes of the tensile test specimens coincide with the centre of the weld and the mid-thickness of the plates. The impact test specimens are to be cut pecpandicular to the weld with their axes 10 mm from the upper surface. The notch is to be positioned in the centre of the weld and Cut in the face of the test specimen perpendicular to the surface of the plate. 4.3.7 The results of all tests are to comply with the requirements of Table 11.4.1, as appropriate. Where the upper level for tensile strength is exceeded, special consideration will be given to the approval of the wire- flux. combination, the other mechanical properties shown by the test results and the chemical composition of the weld metal being taken into consideration, 4.4 Butt wold test assemblies (multiun technique) 4.4.1 One butt weld test assembly is to be prepared {a shown in Fig. 11.4.2. 4.4.2 The grade of steel used for the preparation of the test assembly is to be as follows: Grade 1 wire-flux combination A Grade 2 wire-fiux combinations A, Bor D Grade 3 wire-flux combinations A, B, Dor Grades 1Y, 2Y and 3Y wire-flux ‘combinations AH, DH or EH 4.4.3 Whete higher tensile steel is used, the tensile ‘strength is to be not less than 490 Nimm*. The chemical campasition, including the content of grain refining elements, is to be reported. 4.4.4 The plate edges are to be prepared to form a ‘single V-joint, the included angle between the fusion faces being 60° and the root face being 4 mm. The bevelling of the plate edges is to be carried out by machining or mechanized gas cutting. In the latter cose, any remaining scale is to be removed from bevelled edges. 4.4.5 Welding is to be cartied out in the downhand position by the multi-run technique, and the welding Conditions are to be the same as those adopted for the deposited metal test assembly. The bask sealing run is to be applied in the dawnhand position after cutting out the root run to clean metal. After being welded, the test assembly is not subjected ta any heat treatment. 4.4.6 _Itisrecommendad that the welded assembly be subjected to a radiographic examination to ascertain if there are any defects in the weld priar to the preparation of test specimens. 4.4.7 The test specimens as shown in Figs. 11.3.3 and 11.4.2 are to be prepared from each test assembly.Approval of Welding Consumables 5.8 Annual tests 5.5.1 Annual tests are to consist of at least the following: (a) Wires approved for semi-automatic or for both Semi-automatic and automatic multi-run welding: fone deposited metal test assembly prepared in accordance with 5.2 using a wire of diameter within the range intended for the welding of ship struc tures. (b) Wire approved for automatic multi-run welding: fone deposited metal test assembly prepared in accordance with 5.3 using a wire of diameter as stated in (a). {c) Wites approved for two-run automatic welding: fone butt weld test assembly prepared in accor: dance with 5.4 using pistes 20 to 25 mm in thickness. The diameter of wire used is to be reported. 5.5.2 The test specimens are to be prepared and tested in accordance with the requirements of this Section. except that only the following tests are required: (3) For deposited metal assemblies (semi-automatic ‘and automatic multi-unl: one tensile and three impact tests. (b) For butt weld assemblies (two-run sutomaticl: one transverse tensile, two bend and three impact tests. One longitudinal tensile test is also required where the wire is approved solely for two-run automatic welding. SECTION 6 Bonsumables for use in clectro-slag and eleciro-aas welding 6.1 General 6.1.1 The requirements for the approval of consum- ables used for electro-slag ot clectro-gas_ welding (including consumable nozzles, where applicable) are generally as detailed in Section 4 for two-run ‘submerged-arc welding consumable: 6.1.2 For Grades 1¥, 2¥ and 3Y, approval of the consumables may be restricted for use only with ‘specific types of higher tensile steel. Thisis in respect of the content of grain refining elements, and if general approval is required, a niobium treated steel is to be used for the approval tests. 62 Butt weld tast assemblies .2.1 Two butt weld test assemblies are to be prepared, one with plates 20 to 25 mm in thickness and the other with plates 36 to 40 mm in thickness, The grade of normal strength steel used is to correspond with the grading sought for the consumable. The grade of higher tensile steel used should correspond similarly and be in accordance with 6.1.2. ‘The chemical composition of the plate, including the content of grain refining elements, is to be reported. The welding conditions and the edge prepar tion adopted ara to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and are to be reported. 13 Chapter 11 6.2.9. Test specimens as follows, and as shown in Fig. 11.6.1, are to be prepared from each test assembly: (a) Two longitudinal tensile test specimens, {b) Two transverse tensile test specimens. {c)_ Two bend test specimens. {d) One macro-section. {e) Four sets of three impact test specimens notched in accordance with Fig. 11.6.2. 6.2.4 The results of all transverse ind impact tests from positions (1), (2) and (3) are to comply with the requirements given in Table 11.4.2 as appropriate. ‘The position of fracture of the transverse tensile test is to be reported. The energy values for impact tests from position (4) are to be reported for information, that for Grades 1Y, 2¥ and 3Y the tensile strength bbe not less than 490 N/mm 6.2.6 The bend test specimens are to be in accor- dance with 4.6.7. Each surface of the weld is to be tested in tension. Longitudinal onste Charoy tes (ue Fig 1182) \Loneituina tensile Fig. 11.6.1 Butt wold tast assombly for slectro-slag or electro-ges welding 5 Bi