BS 7668 - 2004

BRITISH STANDARD BS 7668:2004
Weldable structural
steels — Hot finished
structural hollow
sections in weather
resistant steels —
Specification
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BS 7668:2004
Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical
Committee ISE/12, Structural steels, upon which the following bodies were
represented:
BEAMA Ltd.
British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd.
Department of Transport — Highways Agency
Energy Industries Council
Engineering Equipment and Materials Association
Galvanizers Association
Institution of Structural Engineers
Lloyds Register
Steel Construction Institute
UK Steel Association
Welding Institute
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This British Standard was

published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee on
23 April 2004
Amendment issued since publication
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Amd. No. Date Comments
The following BSI references

relate to work on this British
Standard
Committee reference ISE/12
Draft for comment 02/703583 DC
ISBN 0 580 43445 1

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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Information and requirements to be agreed and documented 2
5 Classification and designation 3
6 Technical requirements 4
7 Inspection and testing 6
8 Samples 7
9 Test methods 8
10 Marking 10
Annex A (normative) Chemical composition and mechanical properties 11
Annex B (normative) Location of samples and test pieces 12
Bibliography 13
Figure B.1 — Tensile test piece locations — Small sections 12
Figure B.2 — Loaction of tensile and impact test pieces —
Circular sections 12
Figure B.3 — Tensile test piece locations — Square and rectangular
sections 12
Table 1 — Permissible limits on the product analysis from the specified ladle
analysis 3
Table 2 — Inspection and test programme 7
Table 3 — Test units 7
Table A.1 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis) 11
Table A.2 — Maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV) 11
Table A.3 — Mechanical properties 11

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Foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee ISE/12. It

supersedes BS 7668:1994, which is withdrawn.
This revision of BS 7668 aligns the delivery requirements of hot finished
structural hollow sections in weather resistant steels with co-existing standard
BS EN 10210-1 for hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine
grain steels.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies the technical delivery requirements for weldable weather resistant steels
for general structural and engineering purposes in the form of hot finished hollow sections of circular,
square or rectangular form. It also applies to hollow sections formed hot with or without subsequent heat
treatment or formed cold with subsequent heat treatment to obtain equivalent metallurgical conditions to
those obtained in the hot formed product. However, in the case of hollow sections formed from plate and
with the seams metal arc welded, this standard covers only the requirements for the plate material.
The products are equally suitable for bolted and riveted structures. The products specified in this British
Standard are intended for use in construction. Requirements for tolerances, dimensions and sectional
properties are specified in BS EN 10210-2.
NOTE Two material grades are specified in this standard and the user should select the grade appropriate to the intended use and
service conditions. The grades and mechanical properties are compatible with those in BS EN 10155.
This British Standard does not apply to products covered by BS EN 10025, BS EN 10113 (all parts),
BS EN 10155, BS EN 10210-1, BS EN 10219-1, BS EN 10219-2 and BS EN 10225.
In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in Clause 4 to be
documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented
items have to be satisfied.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
BS EN 287-1, Approval testing of welders for fusion welding — Part 1: Steels.
BS EN 288-2, Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials —
Part 2: Welding procedures specification for arc welding.
BS EN 288-3, Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials — Part 3: Welding
procedure tests for the arc welding of steels.
BS EN 1011-1, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 1: General guidance
for arc welding.
BS EN 1011-2, Welding — Recommendations for welding of metallic materials — Part 2: Arc welding of
ferritic steels.
BS EN 10002-1, Tensile testing of metallic materials — Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature.
BS EN 10021, General technical delivery requirements for steel and iron products.
BS EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steel — Part 1: Steel names, principal symbols.
BS EN 10045-1, Charpy impact test on metallic materials — Part 1: Test method (V- and U-notches).
BS EN 10052, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products.
BS EN 10079, Definition of steel products.
BS EN 10168, Iron and steel products — Inspection documents — List of information and description.
BS EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents.
BS EN 10210-1, Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels —
Part 1: Technical delivery requirements.
BS EN 10210-2, Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels —
Part 2: Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties.
BS EN 10246-3, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless
and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections
BS EN 10246-5, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 5: Automatic full peripheral magnetic
transducer/flux leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel
tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections.
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BS EN 10246-8, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 8: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld
seam of electric welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections.
BS EN 10246-9, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 9: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld
seam of submerged arc welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections.
BS EN ISO 2566-1, Steel — Conversion of elongation values — Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels.
BS EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products — Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for
mechanical testing.
BS EN ISO 15607, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials —
General rules.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard the terms and definitions in BS EN 10021 (inspection and
testing), BS EN 10052 (heat treatment), BS EN 10079 (hollow section), BS EN 10204 and contents as
defined in BS EN 10168 (inspection documents), and the following apply.
3.1
test unit
quantity of hollow sections from one or more cast(s) of the same grade and dimensions manufactured by
the same process (e.g. electric welding, submerged arc welding), and if applicable in the same heat
treatment condition, submitted for acceptance at the same time
4 Information and requirements to be agreed and documented

4.1 Information
The following information to be supplied by the purchaser shall be fully documented. For compliance with
the standard both the definite requirements specified throughout the standard and the following
documented items shall be satisfied:
a) the quantity (mass or total length);
b) the range and type of length (see BS EN 10210-2);
c) details of the product form:
HFCHS = hot finished circular hollow sections;
HFRHS = hot finished square or rectangular hollow sections;
d) the designation (see Clause 5);
e) the dimensions (see BS EN 10210-2);
f) the options (see 4.3).
4.2 Requirements
The following items to be agreed between the contracting parties are specified in the clauses referred to
and shall be fully documented. For compliance with the standard both the definitive requirements specified
throughout the standard and the following documented items shall be satisfied.
a) The conditions under which, and the extent to which, welding repair to the body shall be carried out
(see 6.7.4).
b) If an inspection document 3.1.A, 3.1.C or 3.2 is specified the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer
of the address of the organization or person nominated by him to carry out the inspection and produce
the certificate of conformity (see 7.2).
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4.3 Options
The optional requirements, which shall be specified and documented at the time of the enquiry and/or
order, are as follows.
a) Product analysis shall be carried out in accordance with 6.4.1 and Table 1.
b) The Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, Ti and V ladle analysis contents shall be reported in the inspection certificate or
inspection report for non-alloy grades in accordance with 6.4.1.
c) A maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV) shall be provided (see 6.4.2).
d) The body of the hollow section shall not be repaired by welding (see 6.7.4).
e) Each hollow section shall be marked with a continuous white paint line not less than 12.5 mm wide
throughout its length (see Clause 10).
NOTE Option e) is not applicable to hollow sections supplied in bundles.
In the absence of such information, the manufacturer shall supply in accordance with the basic
specification.
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Table 1 — Permissible limits on the product analysis from the specified ladle analysis
Grade Deviations from specified ladle analysis
C Si Mn P S
% % % % %
S345J0WH +0.03 0 +0.05 ±0.10 +0.005 +0.005
S345GWH +0.03 0 +0.05 ±0.10 +0.005 +0.005
5 Classification and designation

For the products covered by this British Standard, the steel names shall be allocated in accordance
with BS EN 10027-1.
NOTE 1 Within the strength grades specified in Annex A, two qualities J0 and G are specified. These differ in respect of specified
impact test temperature requirements (see Table A.3).
NOTE 2 In accordance with the classification system in BS EN 10020 steel grade S345 is an alloy quality steel.
The product shall be designated. The designation shall consist of the following:
— the number of this British Standard BS 7668;
— the capital letter S for structural steel;
— the minimum specified yield strength for thicknesses k40 mm of 345 MPa;
— the capital letters J0 for the quality with specified impact properties at 0 °C;
— the capital letter G for the quality with specified impact properties at p15 °C;
— the capital letters WH to indicate hollow sections of weather resistant steel.
NOTE 3 The following example illustrates how the product is designated with impact properties at 0 °C.
EXAMPLE
BS 7668 S 345 J0 WH
Number of this standard

Structural steel
Minimum yield strength (MPa) for
thickness k40 mm
Impact properties, 27 Joules
minimum at 0 °C
Hollow section of weather resistant
steel

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6 Technical requirements
6.1 General
Hollow sections shall conform to the requirements of Annex A.
6.2 Delivery condition
The products shall be delivered in the hot finished or normalized condition.
NOTE The steel manufacturing process is at the discretion of the steel producer.
6.3 Hollow section manufacturing process

Hollow sections shall be manufactured by a seamless or by a welding process. Welded sections
manufactured by a continuous process shall not include welds used for joining lengths of the flat
rolled-strip prior to forming the hollow section except as specified in 9.4.3.
NOTE 1 Electric welded hollow sections are normally supplied without trimming the internal weld bead.
NOTE 2 For quality assurance requirements see BS EN 10021.
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NOTE 3 Assessed capability. Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the desirability of quality system assessment
and registration against the appropriate standard in the BS EN ISO 9000 series by an accredited third-party certification body.
6.4 Chemical composition

6.4.1 The ladle analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and shall conform to the requirements
of Table A.1.
Where product analysis is required, limits applicable to the product analysis shall be as specified
in Table 1 [see 4.3a) and 4.3b)].
6.4.2 When a carbon equivalent value (CEV) is required it shall be calculated from the ladle analysis using
equation (1):
Mn Cr + Mo + V Ni + Cu
CEV = C + + + (1)
6 5 15
The carbon equivalent value (CEV) shall conform to the requirements of Table A.2.
NOTE See 4.3b).
6.5 Mechanical properties

6.5.1 Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in Clause 7 and in the delivery condition as
specified in 6.2 the mechanical properties shall conform to the requirements of Table A.3.
NOTE Stress relief annealing at more than 580 °C or for over 1 h might lead to deterioration of the mechanical properties. If the
purchaser intends to carry out such a treatment, the minimum values of the mechanical properties after that treatment should be
agreed at the time of the enquiry and order.
6.5.2 The impact properties of structural hollow sections shall be verified in accordance with 6.5.3.
6.5.3 For impact tests, standard V-notch test pieces conforming to BS EN 10045-1, shall be used. If the
nominal product thickness is not sufficient for the preparation of standard test pieces, the test shall be
carried out using test pieces of width less than 10 mm, but not less than 5 mm. In this case the minimum
average values specified in Table A.3 shall be reduced in direct proportion to the actual width of the test
piece to that of the standard test piece.
Impact tests shall not be used for nominal thickness <6 mm.
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6.6 Weldability
General requirements for welding of the hollow sections specified in this British Standard shall be as given
in BS EN 1011-1 and BS EN 1011-2.
NOTE 1 With increasing product thickness, increasing strength level and increasing carbon equivalent level, the occurrence of cold
cracking in the welded zone forms the main risk. Cold cracking is caused by the following factors in combination:
— the amount of diffusible hydrogen in the weld metal;
— a brittle structure of the heat affected zone;
— significant tensile stress concentrations in the welded joint.
NOTE 2 When using recommendations given, for example in BS EN 1011-1, BS EN 1011-2 or any other relevant standard, the
recommended welding conditions and the various welding ranges of the steel grades can be determined depending on the product
thickness, the applied welding energy, the design requirements, the electrode efficiency, the welding process and the weld metal
properties.
NOTE 3 If weather resistant steels are to be used unpainted, it is necessary to select welding consumables which achieve at least
equivalent weathering properties of the permanently exposed surfaces.
6.7 Surface condition

6.7.1 The hollow sections shall have a smooth surface corresponding to the manufacturing method used;
bumps, cavities or shallow longitudinal grooves resulting from the manufacturing process can be present,
provided the thickness is within tolerance.
Where surface defects are removed by the manufacturer by grinding the thickness of the hollow section
after the repair shall not be less than the minimum permissible thickness.
NOTE Thickness tolerances are given in BS EN 10210-2.
6.7.2 The ends of the hollow section shall be cut nominally square to the axis of the product.
6.7.3 For hollow sections manufactured by a welded process, repair of the weld shall be permitted.
6.7.4 For hollow sections manufactured by either a seamless or welding process, repair of the surface
defects to the body of the hollow section which are greater than those permitted in 6.7.1 shall be by welding
unless otherwise specified.
NOTE See 4.3d).
The conditions under which, and the extent to which, welding repair to the body can be carried out shall be
agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser [see 4.2a)].
6.7.5 Welding repair shall be carried out by operators qualified in accordance with BS EN 287-1. Welding
procedures shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 15607 and BS EN 288-2 and BS EN 288-3.
NOTE Welding repair procedures should be specified in the manufacturers’ quality assurance system.
6.8 Non-destructive testing of welds

The seam weld of all welded hollow sections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing in accordance
with 9.4.
6.9 Tolerances and mass
6.9.1 Tolerances
Tolerances for hollow sections shall conform to BS EN 10210-2.
6.9.2 Mass
The nominal mass of the hollow section shall be determined from the nominal dimensions using a density
for steel of 7.85 kg/dm3.
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7 Inspection and testing

7.1 Types of inspection and testing
Hollow sections of steel quality J0 and G shall be subjected to specific inspection and testing in accordance
with BS EN 10021.
7.2 Types of inspection document
An inspection document (3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.1.C or 3.2) in accordance with BS EN 10204 shall be supplied.
If an inspection document 3.1.A, 3.1.C or 3.2 is specified the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the
address of the organization or person nominated by him to carry out the inspection and produce the
certificate of conformity.
The inspection document shall contain the following codes and related information in accordance
with BS EN 10168.
a) A – Commercial transactions and parties involved.
b) B – Description of products to which the inspection document applies.
c) C – Information on tests as follows:
1) C01-C03 – Location of sample, direction of test pieces and test temperature;
2) C10-C13 – Tensile test – Test piece shape and test results;
3) C40-C43 – Impact test – Test piece type and test results;
4) C71-C92 – Chemical composition – The ladle analysis and if applicable to the product analysis.
d) Z – Authentication that the products conform to the requirements of the order.
7.3 Product inspection and testing
7.3.1 General
Product inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with Table 2.
7.3.2 Specific inspection and testing
Tests shall be carried out on the products to be supplied or on test units of which the product to be supplied
is a part.
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Table 2 — Inspection and test programme

Requirements Inspection and test requirements Scope of inspection and test
programme and type of document
Requirement Subclause references Specific inspection and testing
Inspection certification
(3.1 A, B, C or 3.2)a
1 Ladle analysis 6.4.1 One per test unitb
9.1
2 Tensile test 6.5 One per test unitb c
9.2
3 Impact test 6.5 One set per unitb c
Mandatory
requirements 9.2
4 Surface condition and 6.7 See 9.3
dimensions 6.9.1
9.3
5 NDT of the weld 6.8 All products, full length
9.4
Optional 6 Product analysis 6.4.1 One per test unitb
requirements 9.1
a Inspection document numbers from BS EN 10204.
b For test unit see 8.1.2.
c Longitudinal or transverse samples at the discretion of the manufacturer.
8 Samples
8.1 Frequency of tests
8.1.1 Verification of the mechanical properties and, if applicable, product analysis shall be carried out by
test unit.
From each test unit one sample shall be taken from which the following test pieces shall be prepared:
— 1 tensile test piece;
— 2 sets of 3 impact test pieces;
— 1 product analysis when required.
8.1.2 The test unit shall consist of the tonnage of sections as specified in Table 3.
Table 3 — Test units
Type of section Test unit
Circular Square or rectangular
Outside diameter External perimeter Mass
(mm) (mm) (Tonnes)
k114.3 k400 k40
>114.3  >400 
k50
k323.9  k800 
 
>323.9 >800 k75
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8.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces

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8.2.1 Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis

Samples for product analysis shall be taken from the test pieces or samples for mechanical testing or from
the whole thickness of the hollow section at the same location as for the mechanical test samples. The
preparation of samples shall conform to BS EN ISO 377.
8.2.2 Location and orientation of samples for mechanical tests
8.2.2.1 Tensile test pieces
The test pieces for tensile testing shall conform to Annex B and the following.
a) For circular, square or rectangular sections the test piece shall be the full section of the product as
shown in Figure B.1.
b) For circular sections, not tested in full section, the test pieces shall be taken longitudinally or
transversely and shall be taken at a point remote from the weld as shown in Figure B.2.
c) For square or rectangular sections, not tested in full section, the test pieces shall be taken
longitudinally, transversely, midway between the corners, from one of the sides not containing the weld
as shown in Figure B.3.
8.2.2.2 Impact test pieces
Test pieces for impact testing shall conform to the following requirements.
a) For circular sections the manufacturer shall take test pieces either longitudinally or transversely and
shall be taken at a point remote from the weld as shown in Figure B.2.
b) For square or rectangular sections the manufacturer shall take test pieces either longitudinally or
transversely, midway between the corners, from one of the sides not containing the weld, as shown
in Figure B.3.
8.2.3 Preparation of test pieces for mechanical tests
8.2.3.1 General
The test piece shall be prepared in accordance with 8.2.2 and BS EN ISO 377.
8.2.3.2 Tensile test pieces
The requirements of BS EN 10002-1, as appropriate, shall apply.
Test pieces shall be non-proportional.
NOTE In case of dispute, proportional test pieces having a gauge length L0 = 5.65ÆS0 should be used, in accordance with 9.2.2.
8.2.3.3 Impact test pieces

Impact V-notch test pieces shall be machined and prepared in accordance with BS EN 10045-1. In addition,
the following requirements apply.
a) For nominal thicknesses >12 mm, standard test pieces shall be machined in such a way that one side
is not further away than 2 mm from a rolled surface.
b) For nominal thicknesses k12 mm, when test pieces with reduced sections are used, the width shall
be U5 mm.
NOTE Test piece size is dependent on the actual thickness of the sample and, for circular hollow sections, allowance should also be
made for the curvature of the section.
9 Test methods
9.1 Chemical analysis
The elements to be determined and reported shall be those in Table A.1 of Annex A, unless option b) is
requested (see 4.3).
The choice of a suitable physical or chemical analytical method for the analysis shall be at the discretion of
the manufacturer.
NOTE In case of dispute, an independent analysis using the methods described in BS 6200 should be applied.
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9.2 Mechanical tests

9.2.1 Tensile tests
Tensile tests shall be carried out in the temperature range 10 °C to 35 °C.
The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 10002-1.
For the specified yield strength in Table A.3, the upper yield stress (ReH) shall be determined.
If a yield phenomenon is not present, the 0.2 % proof strength non-proportional extension (Rp0.2) or the
0.5 % proof strength total extension (Rt0.5) shall be determined. In cases of dispute, the 0.2 % proof strength
non-proportional extension (Rp0.2) shall apply.
If a non-proportional test piece is used, the percentage elongation value obtained shall be converted to the
value for a gauge length L0 = 5,65ÆS0 using the conversion tables given in BS EN ISO 2566-1.
9.2.2 Impact tests
Impact tests shall be carried out at the temperatures specified in Table A.3.
The impact test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 10045-1 and shall be assessed in accordance
with BS EN 10021 as follows.
a) The averaged value of a set of three test pieces shall conform to the impact test values given
in Table A.3.
NOTE It is permissible for one individual value to be below the specified value, provided that it is not less than 70 % of that value.
b) If the conditions specified in a) are not satisfied then an additional set of three test pieces shall be
taken from the same sample and tested in accordance with BS EN 10002-1. The results of these tests
shall meet the following requirements.
1) The average value of six tests shall be equal to or greater than the value specified in Table A.3.
2) Not more than two of six individual values shall be lower than the value specified in Table A.3.
3) Not more than one of the six individual values shall be lower than 70 % of the value specified
in Table A.3.
c) If, when re-tested, the sample products do not conform to 1) to 3) then further tests shall be carried out
on the remainder of the test unit in accordance with 9.5.
9.3 Visual inspection and dimensional check
9.3.1 Visual inspection
The hollow sections shall be visually inspected for conformance to 6.7.
9.3.2 Dimensional check
The dimensions of the hollow sections shall conform to BS EN 10210-2.
9.4 Non-destructive testing
9.4.1 The welds of welded structural hollow sections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing (NDT) in
accordance with 9.4.2 or 9.4.3. At the manufacturers’ discretion the NDT shall be carried out either on the
round/circular shape prior to final forming or on the round, square or rectangular hollow sections after final
forming.
9.4.2 Longitudinally butt welded or electric resistance including induction welded sections shall be tested
in accordance with one of the following standards.
a) BS EN 10246-3 to acceptance level E4 with the exception that the rotating tube/pancake coil technique
shall not be used.
b) BS EN 10246-5 or BS EN 10246-8 to acceptance level U5.
NOTE The standard to be applied is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
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9.4.3 For submerged arc welded sections, the weld seam of hollow sections shall be tested to level U4 in
accordance with BS EN 10246-9.
NOTE Butt welds used to join lengths of flat rolled-strip/plate together in the spiral submerged arc weld process can be used,
provided that the butt weld is tested to the same type of procedure and meets the same acceptance level, as specified in 9.4.2b), as the
main weld seam.
9.5 Re-tests, sorting and reprocessing

Products to be re-tested shall be sorted and reprocessed in accordance with BS EN 10021.
10 Marking
10.1 Except as provided for in 10.2 for hollow sections which are bundled, each hollow section shall be
marked by suitable and durable methods such as painting, stamping, adhesive labels or attached tags
[see 4.3e)] with the following:
— the number of this standard BS 7668:1);
— the designation;
— the manufacturers name or trademark;
— in the case of specific inspection and testing an identification number, e.g. order number, which
permits the correlation of the product or delivery unit to the related document.
10.2 Where the products are supplied bundled, the marking required in 10.1 can be on a label, which shall
be securely attached to the bundle.
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1)Marking BS 7668:2004 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturers’ declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or
on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the
claimants' responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.
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Annex A (normative)
Chemical composition and mechanical properties
Chemical composition and mechanical properties shall be in accordance with Table A.1, Table A.2
and Table A.3.
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Table A.1 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

Grade Chemical composition, % by mass Normal
C max. Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu Al Addition of supply
max. nitrogen binding condition
(sol.)a
elementb
% % % % % % % % %
S345J0WH 0.19 0.15 0.90 0.040 0.050 0.40 — 0.25 0.01 to Yes Hot
to to max. to to 0.06 finishedc or
0.50 1.25 0.70 0.40 normalized
S345GWH 0.22 0.15 0.90 0.040 0.050 0.40 — 0.25 0.01 to Yes Hot
to to max. to to 0.06 finishedc or
0.50 1.45 0.70 0.40 normalized
a A total aluminium content of 0.010 % to 0.065 % shall be considered to meet this requirement.
See also 4.3b), 4.3c), 4.3d) and 4.3e).
b The steels shall contain at least one of the following elements: Al total U 0.020 % Nb: 0.015 % to 0.060 %, V:0.02 % to 0.12 %,
Ti:0.02 % to 0.10 %. If these elements are used in combination, at least one of them shall be present with the minimum of content
indicated.
c For alternative supply conditions see Clause 7.
Table A.2 — Maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV)

Grade Maximum CEV Thickness
(%) (mm)
S345J0WH
0.54 up to and including 40
S345GWH
Table A.3 — Mechanical properties

Minimum Minimum yield strength, (Re), for Minimum Charpy V-notch impact test value Grade
tensile thickness (mm) elongation,
strength, Up to and Over Over (A), on gauge Temperature Energy Thickness
(Rm) including 12 mm up 25 mm up length of min. max.
12 mm to and to and 5,65ÆSo
including including
25 mma 40 mm
MPab MPa MPa MPa % °C J Mm
480 345 345 345 21 0 27 40 S345J0WH

480 345 345 345 21 p15 27 40 S345GWH
a Only circular hollow sections are available in thicknesses over 20 mm.
b 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.

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Annex B (normative)
Location of samples and test pieces
The location of samples and test pieces for hollow sections shall be in accordance with Figure B.1,
Figure B.2 and Figure B.3.
Figure B.1 — Tensile test piece locations — Small sections
At any point on circumference

but in the case of welded sections
remote from the weld.
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Figure B.2 — Location of tensile and impact test pieces — Circular section
Alternative positions (on any side except a side

containing the weld in welded sections)
½
½
½ ½
Figure B.3 — Location of tensile and impact test pieces — Square and rectangular
sections
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3 Terms and definitions

4 Information and requirements to be agreed and documented

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5 Classification and designation

Number of this standard

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6.3 Hollow section manufacturing process

6.4 Chemical composition

6.5 Mechanical properties

6.7 Surface condition

6.8 Non-destructive testing of welds

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7 Inspection and testing

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Table 2 — Inspection and test programme

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8.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces

8.2.1 Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis

8.2.3.3 Impact test pieces

9.2 Mechanical tests

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9.5 Re-tests, sorting and reprocessing

Table A.1 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis)

Table A.2 — Maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV)

Table A.3 — Mechanical properties

MPab MPa MPa MPa % °C J Mm

480 345 345 345 21 0 27 40 S345J0WH

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Figure B.1 — Tensile test piece locations — Small sections

At any point on circumference

Alternative positions (on any side except a side

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