Designation: A370 -14 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Stee! Products’ “Tis stad is bse under the fel designation ASO: the number medsely folowing the designation Indices dhe yer of ‘xg option in the ete of ein, fe Yer of Int evson, A mner in pareteses acts the yea oF Ft reapmrovel. A ‘sipescrpt iio (indies an elo charge since els vevision oF feappva This stander hasbeen approved for nse by agencies of the U.S. Deparment of Defense 1. Scope* 1.1 These test methods* cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys, The various mechanical tests herein described are used to determine properties required in the product specifications. Variations in testing methods are to be avoided, and standard methods of testing are to be followed to obtain reproducible and comparable results. In those cases in which the testing roquirements for certain products are unique or at variance with these general procedures, the product specification testing requirements shall control. 1.2 The following mechanical tests are described: Sections Teron ‘1014 Bond 6 Harcrose 6 ‘Birt 7 elo 8 Ponte 1% Impact 2ot020 Keywords 2 1.3 Annexes covering details peculiar to certain products are appended to these test methods as follows: Anos Bar Precucis ae “Tubular Proauee® annex a2 Fasteners ‘anew AS Ferd Wee Products ‘Sigifeanse of Notnod-Oar Impact Testing ‘Cerworing Percantago Elongation of Round Speckrans to “Equal for Flt Specimens ‘pstng MOKLWe Stand ana A Founang of Test Data fan AB Nesods for Tesing Steet Renfoting Bars Aes AS Procedit lor Use and Conia f Hee Oye Sinton amex a0 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, ete test mahods and define are nde the justin of ASTM ‘cerntse AOY on Ses, Sens Ste ad Relaed Ao and ace the ditt rerponstiky of Sabcommie AOI.13 en Mechanical aed Chemical Teng and Proeesing Methods of Ste Products and Processes ‘Cure! elon approved May 15. 2018. Padlshed Joly 2016. Orgiealy approved in 1953. Last prevous eden approved in 2013 as ATO 13. DOI TOIS2OACz0.18. 2 Fr ASME Boiler an Pressure Vessel Cade applications se reed Spec cation 54-370 Sstion Il of tat Coe 1.5 When this document is referenced in a metric product, specification, the yield and tensile values may be determined in inch-pound (ksi) units then converted into SI (MPa) units. The elongation determined in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in, may be reported in SI unit gauge lengths of $0 or 200 mm, respectively, as applicable. Conversely, when this document is referenced in an inch-pound product specification, the yield ‘and tensile values may be determined in SI units then con- verted into inch-pound units. The elongation determined in SI unit gauge lengths of SO or 200 mm may be reported in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in. respectively, as applicable. 1.6 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may bbe a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing. laboratories. 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibly of the user of this standard to establish appro= priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- Bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards:* ‘A623 Specification for Tin Mill Products, General Require- ‘ments ‘623M Specification for Tin Mill Products, General Re- quirements {Metric} ‘A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts ATBI/AT8IM Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use ‘A833 Practice for Indentation Hardness of Metallic Materi- als by Comparison Hardness Testers ‘A956 Test Method for Lecb Hardness ‘Testing of Steel Products ‘A1038 Test Method for Portable Hardness ‘Testing by the Ultrasonic Contact Impedance Method > or reercnced ASTM sanders, vis the ASTM website, wwwasim.on, of conjge ASTM Caslomer Services service astmor. For Aral Boot of AST ‘Standards volume information, refer ots stanar’s Docent Sea mary page 00 ihe ASTA webs A Summary of Changes section appears a the end ofthis standard eleja|s|>alela)ololesl|a|e |e |e) a)u ss | 2 | 0 | so | a | os | o | | w | | | me | mm | os | om | oo | oo ea ja|e |e |e la |e |r lslaln |e |e |e )a ls sw [a jas | a | a | ao | wv | % | | nm | oe | | eo | 2 | se | or | ss sje fas| alm | m7 | im | 2 | w | o | oe js | © | | ss | a | s | es |e | oo | 7 | m% | | oo | os | @ | oe | se | se | st | as | | @ ee | o|o | 7 | m | m2 | o | os | a | so | ss | se | aw | as | a2 | 90 | oe a |e |m| % | m | oe |e |e fos | se | so | a | & | a | as | ss | oo so far | |r | o | os | a | sr | x | mo | we | 2 | ow | x | oo | x | wo | m | | n | or | we | se | se | so | a | a | ar | ss | a | as | mo | oe w | 7 | m | oe |e | so | ss | so | we | | |e | oe | os | we | uw | a jm|njes|ea|s |e] 7] ef}a)|alal os | wi} als] o ox | | is |] os | o | s | | | | | 0 | | | i | o | 5 | o ‘TABLE 6 Percent Shear for Measurements Mede in Milimetres. [Nowe 1—Since this tnble is setup for finite measurements or dimensions A and B, 100% shea is 0 be reported when eller A oF B is 720 ‘en ‘Dinersion Aron gm, W018 20 25 00 a8 40 48 e055 60 68 70 75 80 88 80 95 10 19 7 6S © & «8 @ 8 0 = © ® 15 % oo #8 @ 9 s 9% a 8 20 es 8 8% ees 2 8 6 9 7% 7% 25 so a 8s mon % % mm & 30 3 6 8 8 7 TT mR m % & & @ 35 o 7 & 2 © % % 7 eo 6 8 8 8 6 40 @ 8 @ 0 7 1 RB 7 s 2 © 7 & 2 a5 So om 7 m2 68 B38 SS 82a 50 8 8 % Bw we m5 0 aT 58 7% 2 88 @ © 6 2 m& 3 80 m7 7% 7 6 eB 7% 3 Bs 6s © % m@ @ 6 6% 6 5 8 2 BH 7 ma 70 mom @ 6 8 & 8 MT 2 ou mom a 7 75 7 2 @ @ ms a uo % 0 we oN 6 80 7 0 ss 440 2s 2 15 SO (2) The individual test value for not more than one speci- men measures less than the specified minimum average, and (3) The individual test value for any specimen measures not less than two-thirds of the specified minimum average 27.1.1.2 Tf the acceptance requirements of 27.1.1.1 are not ‘met, perform one retest of three additional specimens from the’ same test location. Each individual test value of the retested specimens shall be equal to or greater than the specified minimum average value 27.2 Test Specifying @ Minimum Transition Temperature: 27.2.1 Definition of Transition Temperature—For specifica- tion purposes, the vransition temperature is the temperature at which the designated material test value equals or exceeds a specified minimum test value. 27.2.2 Determination of Transition Temperasure: 27.2.2.1 Break one specimen at exch of a series of tempera- tures above and below the anticipated transition temperature using the procedures in Section 26. Record each test tempera- ture to the nearest 1°F (0.5°C). 27.2.2.2 Plot the individual test results (fLbF or percent sheas) as the ordinate versus the corresponding test temperature as the abscissa and construct a best-fit curve through tke plotted data points. ‘Copyright by ASTI i (legs reserved Mea Aug L112146 EDT 20149 Dovalosedirse hy [Teles (INDECOPD pursuant to License Agreement No frerreproficsions athe 272.23 If transition temperature is specified as the tem- perature at which a test value is achieved, determine the temperature at which the plotted curve intersects the specified test value by graphical interpolation (extrapolation is not permitted), Record this transition temperature to the nearest S°F (3°C). If the tabulated test results clearly indicate a ‘wansition temperature lower than specified, itis not necessary to plot the data, Report the lowest test temperature for which test value exceeds the specified value. 27.2.2.4 Accept the test result if the determined transition temperature is equal to or lower than the specified value. 27.2.2. If the determined transition temperature is higher than the specified valve, but not more than 20°F (12°C) higher than the specified value, test suflcient samples in accordance with Section 26 to plot two additional curves. Accept the test results if the temperatures determined from both additional tests are equal to or lower than the specified value. 27.3 When subsize specimens are permitted or necessary, or both, modify the specified west requirement according to Table 9 or test temperature according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Table UG-84.2, or both. Greater energies orlower test temperatures may be agreed upon by purchaser and supplier. i for “ Jat American Society oe Materials (ast) 10 ar Harbor Drive, West Conshohork "ySA, Documento autorzad X carado ‘por NDECOPI con censiaooh 28 as ee * FIG. 14 Fracture Appearance Charts and Percent Shear Fracture Comparator i — FIG. 16 Halves of Broken Charpy Notch Impact Specimen Joined for the Moasuremant of Lateral Expansion, Dimension A 28, Records 28.1 The test record should contain the following informa tion as appropriate: 28.1.1 Full description of material tested (that is, spe tion number, grade, class or type, size, heat number). 28.1.2 Specimen orientation with respect to the materi axis. 28.1.3 Specimen size. 28.1.4 Test temperature and individual test value for each specimen broken, including initial tests and retest. 28.1.5 Test results. Copyright by ASTI int Dowaleadedried by sighs esened) Mon Aug 11124146 EDT 201495 {La Tells (INDECOPY pursuant o License Agreement No farther reproduction bait. Aw 28.1.6 Transition temperature and criterion for its determination, including initial tests and retests. 29, Report 29.1 ‘The specification should designate the information to be reported. 30. Keywords 30.1 bend test; Brinell hardness; Charpy impact test; elon- gation; FATT (Fracture Appearance Transition Temperature); hhardness test; portable hardness; reduction of area; Rockwell “Copyright American Society for Teaeg ‘fatrlals (ASTM), 100 Bart Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA {USA. Documanto autorizado realizado ‘por INDECOPI con licencia de ASTM".‘aa (281) Om. a CHORE Feaiiererners 1.2 cowr or camon FIG, 17 Assembly and Details for Lateral Expansion Gauge hnardness; tensile strength; tension test; yield strength ‘Copy by ASTM int lights eserved Mon Au LI 12:41:45 EDT 201494, {a Tebera(INDECOM!) pasuae 1 License Agent. No farther reprised SS REO" sone sa {PORES [rmascires 1.3 SURE COWACT FONT sencrm ryrstonone 2) OU INDICATOR SHRRETT HO. 25.241Alp as: ‘TABLE 9 Charpy V-Notch Test Acceptance FulSao, by mm Bie, by 7mm Sas, by 87 mm 170 - 14 Ciiterla for Vatious Sub-Stze Specimens TeSke, Oy En 48s, Wbys3am Ses, HASAN et o Tee rm ar wo ae wu et uw 7 ow oa) 0 vat) 2 sr) ra ier 8 18) 10 ite) as (29) 2% ras] 2 1 ‘s fea) 08) ° 12) * a) 2 0) 20 7 5 0 & ty) 2% (a4) 1° (25) 7 23) 2 e 6 B 2 7 6 0) 3 co 0 7 5 rm %6 teal @ fh6) " 05) ® 5 ‘ 6 5 feo} u 3) 0 03) 8 5 4 6) 8 3) 0 a) ° (2) e ‘ 3 @ 2 9) ° 2] 6 in 6 ‘ a oy 10 4) 5 in) 7 fo 5 8 2 5) 7 fro} 5 1 5 ti “ 2 fot 2 BL ‘Tabi uni 40 RE because te rlatonaipbatwoa f spsomen size and et resus as Goan repated io be none for higher wales. ANNEXES (Mandatory 1 information) Al. STEEL BAR PRODUCTS Al Scope AL.L.1 This annex contains testing requirements for Steel Bar Products that are specific to the product, The requirements contained in this annex are supplementary to those found in the general section of this specification. In the case of conflict between requirements provided in this nnex and those found {in the general section of this specification, the requirements of this annex shall prevail. In the case of conflict between requirements provided in this annex and requirements found in product specifications, the requirements found in the product specification shall prevail A1.2 Orientation of Test Specimens A121 Carbon and alloy stee] bars and bar-size shapes, due to their relatively small cross-sectional dimensions, are cus- ‘omarily tested in the longitudinal direction. In special cases where size permits and the fabrication or service of a part justifies testing in a transverse direction, the selection and location of test or tests are 2 matter of agreement between the ‘manufacturer and the purchaser. AL3 Tension Test A13.1 Carbon Steet Bars—Carbon steel bars are not com- ‘monly specified to tensile requirements in the as-rolled condi- Conyright by ASTM lt (lights reserved Mon Ag 11 124146 EDT 201495 Dowaoaée printed by i [Laz Tela (INDECOPD pursoant to License Agreement No fuer reproductions autor tion for sizes of rounds, squares, hexagons, and octagons under Ye in, (13 mm) in diameter or distance between parallel faces nor for other bar-size sections, other than flats, less than 1 in? (645 mm?) in cross-sectional area. A1.3.2 Alloy Steel Bars—Alloy steel bars are usually not tested in the as-rolled condition. A133 When tension tests are specified, the practice for selecting test specimens for hot-rolled and cold-finished steel bars of various sizes shall be in accordance with Table Al.1, unless otherwise specified in the product specification, ALA Bend Test AL4.1 When bend tests are specified, the recommended practice for hot-rolled and cold-finished steel bars shall be in accordance with Table A1.2. ALS Hardness Test ALS.1 Hardness Tests on Bar Producis—fats, rounds, squares, hexagons and octagons—is conducted on the surface after a minimum removal of 0.015 in. to provide for accurate hardness penetration.Ally azz0-14 ‘TABLE At.1 Practices for Solecting Tension Test Specimens for Steel Bar Products [Nore |For bar sections where itis dificult o determine the erate sectional area by sfmple measuroment, tbe ara in square inches maybe cleuated by diving the weight per linear inch of specimen in pounds by 0.2833 (weight of 1 in of sel) or by dividing the weight per linear foot of specimen ‘by 34 weight of stecl in. square and I'ft long). Trinoee, in (e). "Wi fom) Ti cod Ba Celera Bare Fats eer, Tew TBS, ak Fai aston by 6-9, BOD ae) ge Ti veduoed eosten 0 7. GOA) Iona 9 3h (gauge lergh and approximately 25% tes Than as peomen wth. over 11428) 0 section, or mit to 155 (8 mer) Mil eauced secon fo 2. gauge length ion. com ae eam ‘a i. wid, saw 14 (1009, up 195 8), et UI section by 84, gauge longts or mae a redvced section 1 2 (SOs) ext ‘chine sland a by 2 (19 by SOI) Gauge argh and approsmaily 25% lee ‘gauge lenat specimen rom cater of {han tet specran wath or aching lan Eaton (rg. Gard by 2am (13 by Some) eye Tangm spseimen tem cerare secon 9.4. var 1% (98) Fu section, or mit 15 in. (88 mn) wilt al reduce sosson to Zn. gtoge tenth bre. (200mm) gauge engin (Fa) rand Ts. wide or mchinestaraar 9 ‘mashine standard vs by 2r- gauge (33 ‘by 2, gage length apoonan om mis by Soman gauge gin specimen fom ‘way Dotween edge and centro actor ‘ay between 0896 an canara ac eo. Yon Fa 4h 1 (8) ane over Ful setion by Bn (200: gauge Machine landed v by 2. (13by S0- ‘eng of mac standard #4 by Bn ‘nn gnoge length specimen kom midway {$3 by 0.) gauge longi specinon Sawoon auteoo ard eonsr (9.4) ‘hom midony Between suze and eontar aa, For, Square, Heeger and Oalagone Danone Banca Between Parte Hot ote Bare (coe shes Bars Facos. (a) Under Fal soaion by 6m (00. gauge Fgh oF me 410 114 (0610.9, oe 194 38) and over chino to sebleospacknen (Fi. 4). Fru seton by fon (200ron) gage eng or a= ‘ce sianrd of by 2 (18 Dy Sven) pa0ge Jeng spacman rem contr of sect (Fi. 4. Ful saoton by bn (200-Tr) gauge eng or mae ‘ine sina Yin by 2. (19 by S0-am) gage Tangs epocmen rom midway between surtco ana cnr of can (Fg. 4) ‘Gier Bar See Seats Far socian by oh GOO) Gauge onshore pire est spociren 14 in (28 wie Gt posible) Byes. 200mm) gauge lng Tasha lo subaize specimen Fg) Machine standard en. by 2n. gauge lng specimen from eater f secon (F. 8} Machine standard in by in, (19 by -em gauge enh peciman fom missy Bowen sta and outa’ of ue ton (Fa 4), Ti Tas geo e FI gauge asa and ap Prosmaly 25% les than ast specimen with TABLE A1.2 Recommended Practice for Selecting Bend Test Specimens for Steel Bar Products Nore {—The length ofall specimens isto be not les than 6 in, (250 ma), [Nore 2—The edges of the specimen may be rounded to radius not exceaing Vi in (1.6 mm) Fas Tria Wa tom "en Recommended Size Vp to (a, at Te KTH, Fal sion. "re Full econ or machine to not ass han over (19) sei (19 mo hws By tke of specimen. vor #419) a Ful oct or machin 1 by % (28 by 19 mm) specu tom midway bes {wean ent end suaee, oones Squares, Hexagon, ana 0269005 ‘iarator or Danes ‘aiweon arate, Up 1 (8) ne ‘Over #4 £2) a (r). commended S20 Fai scion Machina tot by sin. @5 by 19mm) epecinen from riday batwean cnr and suns ‘Copyright by ASTM lt leigh reserved) Mon Aug HI 124146 EDT 2014. Davilonedrnted by Liz Telia (INDECOPD pursuant to License Agaement No further epredustins ethsied, int b eS oar eee atrial (ASTM, am arbor Dive WES CO eal “USA. Documente 3) ASTM".Ay asz0 - 14 AZ, STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS A21 Scope A2.L.1 This annex contains testing requirements for Steel ‘Tubular Products that are specifi to the product. The require- ments contained in this annex are supplementary to those found in the general section of this specification, In the case of conflict between requirements provided in this annex and those found in the general section of this specification, the require- ments of this annex shall prevail. In the case of conflict between requirements provided in this annex and requirements found in product specifications, the requirements found in the product specification shall prevail, A2.1.2 Tubular shapes covered by this specification round, square, rectangular, and special shapes. iclude, A22 Tension ‘Test A22.1 Full-Size Longitudinal Test Specimens A22.1.1 As an alternative to the use of longitudinal strip test specimens or longitudinal round test specimens, tension test specimens of full-size tubular sections are used, provided that the testing equipment has sufficient capacity. Snug-fitting ‘metal plugs should be inserted far enough in the end of such ‘tubular specimens to permit the testing machine jaws to the specimens properly without crushing. A design that may be used for such plugs is shown in Fig. A2.1. The plugs shall not extend into that part of the specimen on which the elongation is measured (Fig. A2.1). Care should be exercised to see that insofar as practicable, the load in such cases is applied axially. ‘The length of the full-section specimen depends on the gauge length prescribed for measuring the elongation. A22.1.2 Unless otherwise required by the product specification, the gauge length is 2 in. or 50 mm, except that for tubing having an outside diameter of % in, (9.5 mmm) or less, it is customary for a gauge length equal to four times the outside Beye aise FIG, A21 Metal Plugs for Testing Tubular Specimens, Proper Lo- ‘etion of Plugs in Specimen and of Specimen in Heads of Test- Ing Machine Copyright ASTM In ovnleadedrinted by (lg eseeved), Mon Aug 1 1231346 EDT 201497 {Lar Tellers ((NDECOPY purse o License Agree No farther reproductions suai. diameter to be used when elongation comparable to that obtainable with larger test specimens is required. A2.2.1.3 To determine the cross-sectional area of the full- section specimen, measurements shall be recorded as the average or mean between the greatest and least measurements of the outside diameter and the average or mesn wall thickness, to the nearest 0.001 in, (0.025 mm) and the cross-sectional area, is determined by the following equation: A= 3.1416(D ~ 1) (arty where: sectional area, in? outside diameter, in. and 1 = thickness of tube wall, in. None A2.1—There exis other methods of cross-sectional area etermination, such a8 by weighing ofthe species, which ate eqaly ‘courte or appropiate for te purpre A222 Longitudinal Strip Test Specimens: A22.2.1 As an altcmative to the use of full-size longitudi= nal test specimens or longitudinal round test specimens, Tongitudinal strip test specimens, obtained from strips cu from the tubular product as shown in Fig, A2.2 and machined to the dimensions shown in Fig. A2.3 are used. For welded structural tubing, such test specimens shall be from a location atleast 90° from the weld; for other welded tubular products, such test specimens shall be from a location approximately $0 from the weld. Unless otherwise required by the product specification, the gauge length shall conform to dimension C in Fig, A23. ‘The test specimens shall be tested using grips that are flat or hhave a surface contour corresponding to the curvature of the tubular product, or the ends of the test specimens shall be flattened without heating prior to the test specimens being tested using flat grips The test specimen shown as specimen no, 4 in Fig, 3 shail be used, unless the capacity of the testing, equipment or the dimensions and nature ofthe tubular product, tobe tested makes the use of specimen nes. 1,2, o 3 necessary [Nore A2.2—An exact formula for calculting the cross-sectional area ‘of specimens of tho type shown ia Fg. 23 taken trom a circle tbe i Nore I—The edges ofthe blank fer the specimen shall be cut parallel to each ober FIG, A2.2 Location of Longitudinal Tenslon—Test Specimens in ‘Rings Cut from Tubular ProductsAy as70 - 14 ‘elie ann py pe SSeS] ee efter os caensons ary _ A c o } Ey maa 3 ae empty um ‘ es ae a a [Nore |—Cross-ssctiona anes may be esleulated by multpiying A and 1 Nore 2—The dimension isthe thickness ofthe test specimen as provided for inthe applicable materiel specifications. [Nore 3~The reduced section shal be parallel within 0.010 in. and may have a gradual taper in width from the ends toward th center, with the ends rot more than 0.010 in. wider than the center, [Nore 4The ends of the specimen shall be symmetrical with the centerline ofthe reduced section within 010 in, [Nore $—Metrc equivalet: 1 in.=25.4 mm. [Noms 6—Specimens with sides paral throughout their length ae permite, except for referee testing, provided: (@) the above tolerances are used (©) an adequate number of marks ae provided fr determination of elongation; and () when yield siength i determined, a suteble extensometer is use. We facture ooeurs ata distance of Fess than 2A from the edge ofthe gripping device the tensile properties determinest may not be representative of the material. Ifthe properties meet the misianam roquirements specified, no further testing is required, but i they are less than the minimum requirements, ‘izeard the test snd retest. Nore 7—Specimen Sis intended for testing specimens eemoved from an new product. Acceptance criteria for elongation values obained from I in responsible parts, FIG, A2.3 Dimensions and Tolerances for Longitudinal sven in Test Methods ESVESM A2.2.2.2 The width should be measured at each end of the gauge length to determine paralfetism and also at the center, ‘The thickness should be measured at the center and used with the center measurement of the width to determine the crass- sectional area, The center width dimension should be recorded to the nearest 0.005 in. (0.127 mm), and the thickness measurement (0 the nearest 0.001 in A223 Transverse Strip Test Specimens: ‘A2.2.3.1 In general, transverse tension tests are not recom- mended for tubular products, in sizes smaller than 8 in, in nominal diameter. When required, transverse tension test specimens may be taken from rings cut from ends of tubes or pipe as shown in Fig. A2.4, Flattening of the specimen may be done either after separating it from the tube as in Fig. A24 (a), * FIG. A24 Location of Transverse Tension Test Specimens in ‘ing Cut from Tubular Products. Copyright ty ASTI oveloadedpsiied by ‘Le Tallera(INDECODY psa o Litas Agreron. No Further reproductions. ints eeeved} Mon Aug 11 1211316 EDT20149g service product. Specimen 5 shall not be wad for conformance testing of ‘gnuge Teagth specimens shall be daterminad by egreemont boowoen the ‘Strip Tenston Test Specimens for Tubular Products, ‘or before separating it as in Fig. A2.4 (b), and may be done hot or cold; but if the flattening is done cold, the specimen may subsequently be normalized, Specimens from tubes or pipe for which heat treatment is specified, after being fattened either hot or cold, shall be given the same treatment as the tubes or pipe. For tubes or pipe having a wall thickness of less than ¥ in, (19 mm), the transverse test specimen shall be of the form and dimensions shown in Fig. A2.5 and either or both surfaces may be machined to secure uniform thickness. Specimens for transverse tension tests on welded steel whes or pipe to determine sirength of welds, shall be located perpendicular to the welded seams with the weld at about the middle of their length. 'A2.2.3.2 The width should be measured at each end of the ‘gauge length to determine parallelism and also at the center. ‘The thickness should be measured at the center and used with the center measurement of the width to determine the cross- sectional area, The center width dimension should be recorded {0 the nearest 0.005 in, (0.127 mm), and the thickness measurement to the nearest 0.001 in, (0.025 mm). A224 Round Test Specimens: ‘A2.2.4.1 When provided for in the product specification, the round test specimen shown in Fig. 4 may be used. “Copyright Ameri Jestng Materials Asti, 100 Barr bor Drive, West Con TRE Dorumento autorizade por NDECOPI cen {cena suo