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Legend for Figures 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3

Dimensions of Discontinuities Definitions of Discontinuities
B = Maximum allowed dimension of a radiographed discontinuity. • An elongated discontinu ity shall have the l argest dim ension (L)
L = Largest dimension of a radiographed discontinuity. exceed 3 times the smallest dimension.
L’ = Largest dimension of adjacent discontinuities. • A rou nded discontinu ity shall have the largest dim ension
C = Minimum clearance measured along the longitudinal axis of the (L) less than or equal to 3 times the smallest dimension.
weld between edges of porosity or fusion-type discontinuities • A clu ster shall be defined as a grou p of nonaligned, acceptably-
(larger of adjacent discontinuities governs), or to an edge or an sized, individual adjacent discontinuities with spacing less than
end of an intersecting weld. the minimum allowed (C) for the largest individual adjacent dis-
C1 = Minimum allowed distance between the nearest discontinuity to continuity (L’), but with the sum of the greatest dimensions (L) of
the free edge of a plate or tubular, or the intersection of a longi- all discontinuities in the cluster equal to or less than the maxi-
tudinal weld with a girth weld, measured parallel to the longitu- mum allowable individual discontinuity size (B). Such clusters
dinal weld axis. shall be considered as individual discontinuities of size L for the
W = Smallest dimension of either of adjacent discontinuities. purpose of assessing minimum spacing.
Material Dimensions • Aligned discontinu ities shal l have the m ajor axes of each discon -

S = Weld size tinuity approximately aligned.

T = Plate or pipe thickness for CJP groove welds

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Notes:
1 . To determine the maximum size of discontinuity allowed in any joint or weld size, project S horizontally to B.
2. To determine the minimum clearance allowed between edges of discontinuities of any size greater than or equal to 3/32 in [2.5 mm],
project B vertically to C.
3. See Legend on page 246 for definitions.

Figure 8.1—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Statically Loaded Nontubular and

Statically or Cyclically Loaded Tubular Connections (see 8.12.1 and 10.25.2 for tubulars)

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KEY FOR FIGURE 8.1 , CASES I, II, III, AND IV

DISCONTINUITY A = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD A
DISCONTINUITY B = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD B
L AND W = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY A
L’ AND W’ = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY B
S = WELD SIZE
C1 = SHORTEST DISTANCE PARALLEL TO THE WELD A AXIS, BETWEEN THE NEAREST DISCONTINUITY EDGES

C1

CASE I DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS a

DISCONTINUITY DIMENSION LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
< S/3, ≤ 1 /4 in [6 mm] S ≤ 2 in [50 mm]
L
≤ 3 /8 in [1 0 mm] S > 2 in [50 mm]
(A) ONE DISCONTINUITY ROUNDED, THE
C1 ≥ 3L OTHER ROUNDED OR ELONGATED a
(B) L ≥ 3/32 in [2.5 mm]
a
The elongated discontinuity may be located in either weld “A” or “B . ” For the purposes of this illustration the elongated discontinuity “B ” was located
in weld “B . ”

Case I—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.1 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Statically Loaded Nontubular

and Statically or Cyclically Loaded Tubular Connections (see 8.12.1 and 10.25.2 for tubulars)

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C1

CASE II DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY DIMENSION LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
< S/3, ≤ 1 /4 in [6 mm] S ≤ 2 in [50 mm]
L
≤ 3/8 in [1 0 mm] S > 2 in [50 mm]
C1 ≥ 3L L ≥ 3/32 in [2.5 mm]

Case II—Discontinuity at Free Edge of CJP Groove Weld

Figure 8.1 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Statically Loaded Nontubular

and Statically or Cyclically Loaded Tubular Connections (see 8.12.1 and 10.25.2 for tubulars)

C1

CASE III DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L ≤ S/3 L/W > 3
C1 > 3L OR 2S, WHICHEVER L ≥ 3/32 in [2.5 mm]
IS GREATER

Case III—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.1 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Statically Loaded Nontubular

and Statically or Cyclically Loaded Tubular Connections (see 8.12.1 and 10.25.2 for tubulars)

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C1

CASE IV DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L ≤ S/3 L/W > 3
≥ 3L OR 2S, WHICHEVER
C1 IS GREATER L ≥ 3/32 in [2.5 mm]

Case IV—Discontinuity at Free Edge of CJP Groove Weld

Figure 8.1 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Statically Loaded Nontubular

and Statically or Cyclically Loaded Tubular Connections (see 8.12.1 and 10.25.2 for tubulars)

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Notes:
1 . To determine the maximum size of discontinuity allowed in any joint or weld size, project S horizontally to B.
2. To determine the minimum clearance allowed between edges of discontinuities of any size, project B vertically to C.
3. See Legend on page 246 for definitions.

Figure 8.2—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular Connections

in Tension (Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.1)

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KEY FOR FIGURE 8.2, CASES I, II, III AND IV

DISCONTINUITY A = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD A
DISCONTINUITY B = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD B
L AND W = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY A
L’ AND W’ = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY B
S = WELD SIZE
C1 = SHORTEST DISTANCE PARALLEL TO THE WELD A AXIS, BETWEEN THE NEAREST DISCONTINUITY EDGES

C1

CASE I DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS a

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /1 6 in [2 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH —
(C DIMENSION)
a
The elongated discontinuity may be located in either weld “A” or “B . ” For the purposes of this illustration the elongated discontinuity “B ” was located
in weld “B . ”

Case I—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.2 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular

Connections in Tension (Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.1)

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CASE II DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /1 6 in [2 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH —
(C DIMENSION)

Case II—Discontinuity at Free Edge of CJP Groove Weld

Figure 8.2 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular

Connections in Tension (Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.1)

C1

CASE III DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /1 6 in [2 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH —
(C DIMENSION)

Case III—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.2 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular

Connections in Tension (Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.1)

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C1

CASE IV DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /1 6 in [2 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.2 GRAPH —
(C DIMENSION)

Case IV—Discontinuity at Free Edge of CJP Groove Weld

Figure 8.2 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular

Connections in Tension (Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.1)

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a The maximum size of a discontinuity located within this distance from an edge of plate shall be 1 /8 in [3 mm], but a 1 /8 in [3 mm] discon-
tinuity shall be 1 /4 in [6 mm] or more away from the edge. The sum of discontinuities less than 1 /8 in [3 mm] in size and located within
this distance from the edge shall not exceed 3/1 6 in [5 mm]. Discontinuities 1 /1 6 in [2 mm] to less than 1 /8 in [3 mm] shall not be restricted
in other locations unless they are separated by less than 2 L (L being the length of the larger discontinuity); in which case, the disconti-
nuities shall be measured as one length equal to the total length of the discontinuities and space and evaluated as shown in this figure.
Notes:
1 . To determine the maximum size of discontinuity allowed in any joint or weld size, project S horizontally to B.
2. To determine the minimum clearance allowed between edges of discontinuities of any size, project B vertically to C.
3. See Legend on page 246 for definitions.

Figure 8.3—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded Nontubular

Connections in Compression (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion-Type Discontinuities)
(see 8.12.2.2)

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KEY FOR FIGURE 8.3, CASES I, II, III, IV, AND V

DISCONTINUITY A = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD A
DISCONTINUITY B = ROUNDED OR ELONGATED DISCONTINUITY LOCATED IN WELD B
L AND W = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY A
L’ AND W’ = LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIMENSIONS, RESPECTIVELY, OF DISCONTINUITY B
S = WELD SIZE
C 1 = SHORTEST DISTANCE PARALLEL TO THE WELD A AXIS, BETWEEN THE NEAREST DISCONTINUITY EDGES

C1

CASE I DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS a

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /8 in [3 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH C 1 ≥ 2L or 2L’, WHICHEVER
(C DIMENSION) IS GREATER
a
The elongated discontinuity may be located in either weld “A” or “B . ” For the purposes of this illustration the elongated discontinuity “B ” was
located in weld “B . ”

Case I—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.3 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded

Nontubular Connections in Compression (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion-Type
Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.2)

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CASE II DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /8 in [3 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH C ≥ 5/8 in [1 6 mm]
(C DIMENSION) 1

Case II—Discontinuity at Free Edge of CJP Groove Weld

Figure 8.3 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded

Nontubular Connections in Compression (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion-Type
Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.2)

C1

CASE III DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS

DISCONTINUITY LIMITATIONS CONDITIONS
DIMENSION
L SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH L ≥ 1 /8 in [3 mm]
(B DIMENSION)
C1 SEE FIGURE 8.3 GRAPH C 1 ≥ 2L or 2L’, WHICHEVER
(C DIMENSION) IS GREATER

Case III—Discontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure 8.3 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded

Nontubular Connections in Compression (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion-Type
Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.2)

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(A) M I N I M U M DI M EN SI ON FROM FREE EDG E

TO 1 /8 i n [3 m m ] DI SCON TI N U I TY

(B) SU M OF ALL L (LARG EST) DI SCON TI N U I TY

DI M EN SI ON S, EACH LESS TH AN 1 /8 i n [3 m m ] ,

SH ALL BE EQUAL TO OR LESS TH AN

3/1 6 i n [5 m m ] .

Note: All dimensions between discontinuities ≥ 2L (L being largest of any two)

Case IV—Discontinuities Within 5/8 in [16 mm] of a Free Edge

(A) ALL L DI M EN SI ON S ARE G REATER TH AN

1 /1 6 i n [2 m m ] BU T LESS TH AN 1 /8 i n [3 m m ]

(B) I F C 1 I S LESS TH AN TH E LARG ER OF L1

AN D L 2 AN D C 2 I S LSS TH AN TH E LARFG ER

OF L2 AN D L 3 , ADD L 1 + L 2 + L 3 + C 1 + C 2

AN D TREAT AS SI N G LE DI SCON TI N U I TY

Note: The weld shown above is for illustration only. These limitations apply to all locations or intersections. The number of discontinuities
is also for illustration only.

Case V—Discontinuities Separated by Less Than 2L Anywhere in Weld (Use Figure 8.3
Graph “B” Dimension for Single Flaw)

Figure 8.3 (Continued)—Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria for Cyclically Loaded

Nontubular Connections in Compression (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion-Type
Discontinuities) (see 8.12.2.2)

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