Product Form
Rolled steel structural plates, sections, and built-up members.
Crack Location
At a long welded attachment (in the direction of Sr), away from the weld end.
Dimensional requirements
Butt weld with full penetration and no backing strip.
Manufacturing requirements
Weld reinforcement dressed flush.
Note: Finish machining is in the direction of Sr. The significance of flaws is determined with the aid of specialist advice, and a fracture mechanics analysis. To ensure the detection of such significant flaws, select the non-destructive testing (NDT) technique. We recommend that you use this type only for exceptional circumstances.