Part-14 APPENDIX A – Sampling and Testing Frequencies

Material /Section / Activity1, 2 & the

3 Method Minimum Frequency4, 5 Remarks
Required Tests
Refer to
14.10 STRUCTURAL STEEL, WELDING42
footnote
• 1 test per 20 t for hot rolled products • 1 test per 40 t for cast
ASTM A370, E8, BS EN
14.10.1 Tensile products • 1 test per 60 t for heavy sections (>100 kg / m) • 1 test per
10025-1
80 t for sections / products greater than 200 t
ASTM A370, A751, • 1 test per 20 t for hot rolled products • 1 test per 40 t for cast
14.10.2 Chemical Analysis E350, E351, BS EN products • 1 test per 60 t for heavy sections (>100 kg / m) • 1 test per
10025-1 80 t for sections / products greater than 200 t
• 1 test per 20 t for hot rolled products • 1 test per 40 t for cast
ASTM A370, BS EN
14.10.3 Hardness products • 1 test per 60 t for heavy sections (>100 kg / m) • 1 test per
10025-1
80 t for sections / products greater than 200 t
14.10.4 Notched Bar Impact Test (Also ASTM E23, ASTM E812, • 1 test per 20 t for hot rolled products • 1 test per 40 t for cast
Refer to
known as Charpy Pendulum Impact Test or BS EN ISO 148-1, BS EN products • 1 test per 60 t for heavy sections (>100 kg / m) • 1 test per
footnote
Charpy V-notch Test)43 10045-1 80 t for sections / products greater than 200 t
42 Footnote 48: Materials conforming to ASTM A36 or equivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement.
43 Footnote 49: Sampling shall be done in accordance with ASTM A673 or equivalent as applicable.

Material /Section / Activity1, 2 & the Minimum

3 Method Remarks
Required Tests Frequency4, 5
• As per the
14.10.5 Izod Impact Strength Test BS 131-1
Engineer’s request
AWS D1.1, BS EN 12517-1, BS EN 15617, BS EN ISO 10863, BS EN ISO • 20% of welded Refer to
14.10.6 Ultrasonic Test44 - Welds
11666, BS EN ISO 17640, BS EN ISO 22825, BS EN ISO 23279 length footnote
14.10.7 Radiographic, Digital AWS D1.1, BS EN 1435, BS EN 12517-2, BS EN ISO 10893-6, BS EN • 20% of welded Refer to
Radiographic Test51 - Welds ISO 10893-7 length footnote
14.10.8 Magnetic Particle Test45 - AWS D1.1, ASTM E125, E1444, BS EN ISO 9934-1, BS EN ISO 17638, • 20% of welded Refer to
Welds BS EN ISO 23278 length footnote
14.10.9 Penetrating Test, Liquid AWS D1.1, ASTM E165, BS EN 571-1, BS EN ISO 3059, BS EN ISO • 20% of welded Refer to
Penetrant51 - Welds 23277 length footnote
• 100% of welded
14.10.10 Visual Test - Fusion Welding AWS D1.1, BS EN ISO 17637
length
14.10.11 Automated Ultrasonic Test - • 100% of welded
BS EN ISO 10893-11
Welded Seam of Steel Tubes length
BS EN ISO 15614-1, 15614-2, 15614-3, 15614-4, 15614-5, 15614-6, • 1 per condition per Welded
14.10.12 Welding Procedure Test
15614-7, 15614-8, 15614-10, 15614-11, 15164-12, 15614-13 site Coupon
• As per the
14.10.13 Bend Test - Ductility of Welds ASTM E190
Engineer’s request
44 Footnote 50: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either the Ultrasonic Test or the Radiographic Test, whichever is deemed suitable for the site in
consultation with the Engineer. It may be better to choose Ultrasonic Test for structural steel. The Engineer has the right to choose the testing frequency
specified in any of the relevant codes.
45 Footnote 51: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either the Magnetic Particle Test or the Penetrating Test, whichever is deemed suitable for the site
in consultation with the Engineer. It may be better to choose Magnetic Particle Test for Carbon Steel. The Engineer has the right to choose the testing frequency
specified in any of the relevant codes.

Material /Section / Activity1, 2 & the Required Tests 3 Method Minimum Frequency4, 5 Remarks
14.10.14 Transverse Tensile Test - Welds BS EN ISO 4136 • As per the Engineer’s request
14.10.15 Bend Test - Welds BS EN ISO 5173 • As per the Engineer’s request
14.10.16 Impact Test - Welds BS EN ISO 9016 • As per the Engineer’s request
14.10.17 Hardness Test - Welds BS EN ISO 9015-1, BS EN ISO 9015-2 • As per the Engineer’s request
14.10.18 Macroscopic & Microscopic Inspection - Welds BS EN 1321 • As per the Engineer’s request
14.10.19 Acoustic Emission Test - Welds ASTM E749, E751 • As per the Engineer’s request