THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WELD DISCONTINUITIES - A REVIEW OF CURRENT LITERATURE

In this survey the main emphasis is directed toward ferritic materials. Sections covering aluminum and austenitic stainless steels and nickel base alloys are presented. The introductory portions cover the need for timely assessment of the significance of weld discontinuities, the nature of weld discontinuities and the terminology associated with the field. Following this is an assessment of discontinuities in relation to the possible service failure modes. The report culminates with the current philosophy evolving around the significance of weld discontinuities in regard to a fitness for purpose or service and whether the state of the art will permit rational incorporation into the codes governing weld fabrication at this time.

• Corporate Authors:

  Welding Research Council

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Lundin, C D
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 32 p.
• Serial:
  • Welding Research Council Bulletin
  • Issue Number: 222

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Defects; Quality control; Welding; Welds
• Uncontrolled Terms: Weld defects
• Old TRIS Terms: Weld discontinuity; Welding quality control
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148960
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Welding Research Council
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM