AS 2205.2.2--200Reconfirmed}2018-03-16 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA RECONFIRMATION OF AS 2205.2.2—2003 Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal Method 2. veld-metal tensile test RECONFIRMATION NOTICE Major stakeholders of this publication have reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change. Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 12 January 2018.NoTEsze'sozz sv ' AS 2205.2.2—2003 Reconfirmed 2018 Australian Standard™ Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal Method 2.2: All-weld-metal tensile test PREFACE, This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee WD-006, Testing of Welds, to supersede AS 2205.2.2—1997. The objective of this edition is to update the Standard and include editorial changes in accordance with current Standards Australia editorial policy METHOD. 1 SCOPE This Standard sets out a method for all-weld-metal tensile testing of deposited weld metal 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ‘The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1391 Methods for tensile testing of metals 1553 Covered electrodes for welding 1553.2 Part 2: Low and intermediate alloy steel electrodes for manual metal-are welding of carbon steels and low and intermediate alloy steels 1858 Electrodes and fluxes for submerged-are welding 1858.1 Part I: Carbon steels and carbon-manganese steels 2203 Cored electrodes for are-welding Part I: Ferritic steel electrodes Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal Method 1: General requirements for tests ASINZS 1553 Covered electrodes for welding 1553.1 Part 1: Low carbon steel electrodes for manual metal-are welding of carbon steels and carbon-manganese steels 2717 Welding—Blectrodes—Gas metal are 2717.1 Part I: Ferritic steel electrodes 3. PRINCIPLE An all-weld-metal test specimen taken from a weld in which the weld metal has been deposited under specified conditions is subjected to uniaxial tension. The tensile strength is then determined. © Standards Australia ® Standards AustraliaAS 2205, 2003 2 4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN The test specimen shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of AS 2208.1 and the following: (a) It shall be cut from the weld metal as illustrated in Figure Ia), (6) It shall be of the maximum attainable diameter conforming to the dimensional requirements for proportional circular section test pieces specified in AS 1391, unless specifically required otherwise (see Note to Item (c) below). Where it is not possible to obtain a complete test specimen from the joint, it is permissible to add extra weld metal at the locations shown in Figure 1(a). The weld should be checked by etching the test piece before final machining, so as to ensure that the test specimen is correctly located (see Figure 1(a)) (©) Where required for the qualification of welding consumables, it shall be in accordance with the dimensions of Figure I(b). NOTE: The dimensions of the specimen illustrated in Figure I(b) comply with the requirements of International (ISO), British and Australian Standards for welding consumables and Ship Classification Societies Unified Rules for Welding Consumables, and require a different angle of weld preparation from that shown in Figure I(a) (see ASINZS 1553.1, AS 1553.2, AS 1858.1, AS 2203.1 or AS/NZS 2717.1) (d) Where the material thickness exceeds 70 mm, two specimens shall be taken, one above the other. 5 PROCEDURE The procedure shall be in accordance with AS 1391, using any convenient straining rate in accordance with AS 1391 or, if applicable, the straining rate specified in the application Standard, 6 REPORTING OF RESULTS The test results shall be reported as follows: (a) Identification of this and any relevant application Standards, (i.e., “AS 2205. weld-metal tensile test and ... (b) Identification of test specimens by any markings (e.g... ‘Specimen A’). (©) Type of test specimen (e.g., as illustrated in Figure I(a) or 1(b)). (4) Type of material and, if known, Standard number and grade. (©) Dimensions of test specimen and minimum original cross-secti (Any special feature of the test specimen before testing (e, imperfection). (2) Any heat treatment applied to the test specimen before testing (h) Whether extra weld metal was added in accordance with Clause 4(b). (i) Temperature of test, if not carried out at ambient temperature Alle nal area, any visible (Maximum straining rate applied, yield strength or proof stress as appropriate, elongation and reduction of area, where applicable. (k)- Maximum fore. () Calculated tensile strength (m) Location of failure, only required if outside the central third of the gauge length. (n) Any special feature of the fracture surface (e.g., presence and type of any defects). (0) Compliance or otherwise with the application Standard, if applicable www standards.com.au © Standards Australia3 AS 2205.2.2—2003 To suit required Added weld metal [number of specimens | if necessary Limits of added weld metal (a) Location of test specimen in @ welded joint To suit testing machine grips with 12min 60_min_paraliel length Ip) Test specimen for qualification of welding consumables NOTE: Parallel lengths of the specimens to be taken entirely from the deposited weld metal. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES FIGURE 1 TEST SPECIMEN ww standards.com au © Standards AustraliaNoTEsNotesThis Australian Standard was prepared by Committee WD-006, Testing of Welds. It was approved on behalf ofthe Council of Standards Australia on 7 March 2003 and published on 27 March 2003. The following are represented on Committee WD-006: ‘Austalian Railway Association AUSTROADS. Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia National Association of Testing Authorities Australia, ‘Welding Technology Instat oF Austalia Keeping Standards up-to-date Standards are living documents which reflect progress in science, technology’ and systems, To maintain their curteney, all Standards are periodically reviewed, and new editions are published. Between eilions, amendments mas be issued. Standards may also be withdraw. It ‘Simportant that readers assure themselves they ate sing a current Standard, which should include any amendments which may have beet Published since the Standard was purchased, Detaled information about Standards can be found by visiting the Standards Aus the relevant Standard inthe on-line eataloghs Altematively, the printed Catalogue provides information current at 1 January each year, and the monthly magazine, The Australian Standard, hiss full isting of revisions and amendments published each month. ia Web site at www:standards.com.au looking up Originated as AS 8301 21971 Previous edition AS 2205,22—1997, Fourth edition 2003, This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 02621. COPYRIGHT © Standards Australia International Allrghts are reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means, ‘or mechsnical, including photocopying, without the writen permission of the publisher. 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