1 AS 2205.4.

1—2003
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Australian Standard
AS 2205.4.1

Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal

Method 4.1: Nick-break test

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee WD-006, Testing of
Welds, to supersede AS 2205.4.1—1997.
The objective of this edition is to update the Standard and include editorial changes in
accordance with current Standards Australia editorial policy.

METHOD
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1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out a method for nick-break testing of a welded joint. The test aids in
revealing the presence of imperfections, such as slag inclusions, lack of fusion and porosity
in a butt weld.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT
The following document is referred to in this Standard:
AS
2205 Methods for destructive testing of welds in metal
2205.1 Method 1: General requirements for tests

3 PRINCIPLE
A test specimen is broken in a specified manner at a notch in the centre-line of the weld,
and the fracture surface is visually examined for imperfections.

4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMEN

The test specimen shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of AS 2205.1 and
the following:
(a) The shape and dimensions of the test specimen and location of the saw cuts shall be
in accordance with Figure 1. The dimension t shall be the full thickness of the plate.
(b) The edges of the test specimen shall be cut transversely to the welded joint as shown
in Figure 1 to a maximum depth of 0.15t.
(c) The reinforcement and penetration bead shall be left as welded.

5 PROCEDURE
The test specimen shall be broken along the centre-line of weld (as shown in Figure 1) by
bending, blows or tensile loading.

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6 REPORTING OF RESULTS
The test results shall be reported as follows:
(a) Identification of this and any relevant application Standards (i.e., ‘AS 2205.4.1, Nick-
break test and ............’).
(b) Identification of test specimens by any markings (e.g., ‘Specimen A’).
(c) Type of material and, if known, Standard number and grade.
(d) Dimensions of test specimen.
(e) Any special features of the test specimen before testing (e.g., any visible
imperfection).
(f) Temperature of the test specimen when broken.
(g) Appearance of the fracture surfaces including presence and type of any defects.
(h) Compliance or otherwise with the application Standard, if applicable.
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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES

FIGURE 1 TEST SPECIMEN GIVING PREFERRED DIMENSIONS

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NOTES
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This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee WD-006, Testing of Welds. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards
Australia on 7 March 2003 and published on 27 March 2003.

The following are represented on Committee WD-006:

Australian Railway Association
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
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Originated as AS B301.5—1971.
Previous edition AS 2205.4.1—1997.
Third edition 2003.

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 02628.

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