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1043-1 : 1996

Destructive tests on welds in


metallic materials. Hardness
testing

Part 1. Hardness test on arc welded joints


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Committees responsible for this


British Standard
The preparation of this British standard was entrusted to Techniai Committee
WEEt2, upon which the foliowing bodies were represented:

Aìuminium Federation
Association of Consuìîing Scientists
British ConstructionaiSteelwork Association IM.
British h n and Steel Producers’Association
Electncity Association
Heaith and Safety Executive
Institution of Structurai Engineers
Lloyd‘s Register of Shipping
Ministry of Defence
Power Generation Contractors’ Association (PGCA (BEAMA Ltd.))
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Welding Manufacturers’Association (BEAMA IM.)

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&tion of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
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Standards Board and comes into
effect on
15 August 1996

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Contents

page
Committees responsible h i d e front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 10431 3

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technicd Committee WEW2 and is the
English ianguage version of 10431: 1996 Destructive tests on welds in metallic
materials -Purt 1: H u m l m test on arc weldedjoints published by the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN).
EN 10431was produced as a result of intemational discussions in which the United
Kingdom took an active part.
BS EN 1043: Part 1: 1996 supersedes tests detailed in BS 709 : 1993which have been
deleted by amendment.

Cross-references
Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard
prEN 10432 : 1996 BS EN 1043Destructive tests on welds in metulìic
materials -H C ~ ~ ~ Ttest
ESS
Part 2l):Micro hardness testing on welded joints
EN loo031 : 1994 BS EN loo03 Metauic materials. BriwU hamlness test
Part 1: 1995 Test method
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

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EN 1043-1

December 1995

ICs 25.160.40

Descriptors: Welded, welded joints, metais, hardness tests, Vickers hardness

English version

Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials- Haandness


testing- Part 1: Hadnes test on arc welded joints

Essais destruct& des soudures sur matériaux zerstörende pnifung an SchweiBnahten an


métalliques - Essai de dureté - Parîie 1: Essai metallischen Werkstoffen - Härt~pnlfung-
de dureté des assemblages soudés à l’arc Teil 1: HärtÆpIafung nir
Lichtbogenschweißverbindungen

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Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by the page
Technical Committee CENirC 121, Welding, of which Foreword 2
the secretariat is held by DS.
This European standard shall be given the status of a 1 Scope 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 2 Normative references 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 1996, 3 Principle 3
and conflicting national standards shall be withdram
at the latest by June 1996. 4 Denominations and symbols 3
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, 5 Preparation of test specimens 3
the following countries are bound to implement this 6 Test procedure 3
European Sta,nm Austria, Belgium, Denmark, 6.1 Rows of indentations (R) 3
Finiand, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugai, 6.2 Individuai indentations (E) 4
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. 7 Test results 4
8 Test report 4
Annex A ( i o d v e ) Hardness testing
(R) on welded joints 16
Annex B (informative) Hardness testing
(E) on welded joints 17

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1 Scope 4 Denominations and symbols


This standard specifies hardness tests on transverse The denominations and symbols to be used are
sections of arc welded joints of metallic materials. It specified in table 1 and represented on figures 1to 8.
covers Vickers hardness tests in accordance with
Is06507-1, normally with test loads of 49 N or 98 N %le 1. Denominationsand symbols
(€IV 5 or HV 10). I
Symbol Denomination Unit
However, the principles may be applied to Brinell E individual indentation
haràness testing (with appropriate testing loads of
HB 2,5/15,625 or HEI l/2,5)in accordance with R Row of indentation
EN 1OOO3-1 and micro hardness testing in accordance
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HV Vìckers hardness
with IS0 6507-2 and EN 10432. Brinell hardness
HB
Testing should be carried out to ensure that the
highest and the lowest level of hardness of both L Distance between the centrepoint of
parent metal and weld metal is determined. the indentations in heat affected
zone
The type and extent of testing shall be as specified by
the relevant application standard or by agreement H Distance of rows of indentations
between the contracting parties. from the reference h e (surface or
fusion line)
t Thickness of test specimen
2 Normative references
The unit of symbolisation for Vickers hardness is given in
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or €SO 6507-1 or IS0 6507-2.
undated reference, provisions from other publications. 2, The unit of symbolisation for Brinell hardness is given in
These nolinative references axe cited at the EN 1OOO3-1.
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these 5 Preparation of test specimens
publications apply to this European Standard only The preparation of the test specimen shall be in
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. accordance with IS0 6507-1, IS0 6507-2 or EN 100031.
For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies. A cross-section of test piece shall be taken by
mechanical cutting, usually transverse to the welded
prEN 10432 Destructive test on welds in metallic joint.
materiais - Hamlness testing - This operation and the subsequent preparation of the
Part 2:Micro hardness testing surface shall be carried out carefully so that the
hardness of the surface to be tested is not affected
EN 1OOO3-1 MetauiC m a w - BrineU
haxhwss test -Part 1: Test method metaüurgidy.
The surface to be tested shall be properly prepared
IS0 6507-1 Metallic matemals - Hardness and preferably etched, so that accurate measurements
test - Vickers test- Part 1: HV5 to of the dmgonal of the indentations can be achieved in
Hv100 the different zones of the welded joint.
IS0 6507-2 Metallic materiais - Hardness
test - Vickers test -Part 2:
Hv0,2 to leSS than H V 5 6 Wst procedure
6.1 Rows of indentations (R)
3 Principle Figures 1to 7 give examples of hardness indentations
made in rows including the distance from the surface
Hardness testing shall be carried out in accordance so that these rows or parts of them permit an
with IS0 6507-1, IS0 6507-2 or EN 1OOO3-1. assessment of the welded joint. If required by the
The hardness tests may be carried out in the form of contracting parties, additional rows of indentations
rows of indentations, R, or as individual and/or different locations may be made. The location
indentations,E. shaiì be stated in the test report.
When types of weld are not shown in the examples in In metals such as aluminium, copper and their alloys,
figures 1 and 2, the test procedure shail be the rows on the root-side of butt welds (see figure Ba)
appropriate to the welded joint. are not necessary. 'spical rows for T-joints in these
Unless otherwise specified, the test shall be carried materiais are given in figure 2.
out at ambient temperature (23 f 5) "C.

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The number and spacing of indentations shall be 7 "bst results


sufficient to define hardened or softened regions due
to welding. The recommended distance between the The hardness values shaii be recorded in relation to
centrepoint of the indentations in the heat affected the position of the indentation.
zone (HAZ) is given in table 2.
NOTE 1. Table 2 also applies to the Brinell testing using the same
distances, provided appropriate loads are used.
8 'kst report
Sufficient indentations shall be maàe to ensure that A test report is required. The information to be
unaffected parent metal is tested. In the weld metal, recorded is listed in annexes A and B.
the distance between indentations shaü be selected The use of the format given in annexes A and B is
and checked so that the results obtained will enable recommended.
assessment of the welded joint to be made.
For metais which harden in the HAZ as a result of Other forma& may be used provided they contain ail
welding, two additional indentations in the HAZ shall the required information. Additional information may
be made at a distance of 5 0,5 mm between the be required by the relevant application standard or by
centrepoint of the indentation and the fusion h e (see agreement between the contracting parties.
figures 3 to 7).
For other joint configurations or metals
(e.g. austenitic steels) special requirements can be
given by the relevant application standard or by
agreement between the contracting parties.
a b l e 2. Recommended distance, L, between
the centrepoint of the indentations in the heat
affected zone (HAZ)
Hardness symbol

Ferrous metals2) Aluminium,


copper and

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Hv5 097 2,5 to 5
Hv 10 1 3to5
HB 1-2,5 not applicable 2,5 to 5
HB 2,5/15,625 not applicable 3 to 5
')The distance of any indentation from the previous indentation
shall not be less than the value allowed for the previous
indentation by IS0 6507-1.
2, Excluding austenitic steels.

NOTE 2. For electroslag welds, the loads of table 2 may be used.


Rows of indentations for electroclag welds can be made similar to
figure la.
6.2 Individual indentations (E)
Figure 8 shows typicd areas for the location of
individual indentations. Series 14 gives information
about the unaffected parent metal, series 510 refers
to the HAZ and the series 11-14 to the weld metal.
Otherwise, the location of the indentation can be
determined on the basis of metallographic
examination.
To prevent the influence of deformation caused by an
indentation, the minimum distance between the
centrepoint of individual indentations in any direction
shali not be less than 2,5 times the mean diagonal of
the nearest macent indentation.
For metals which harden in the HAZ as a result of
welding, at least one indentation shall be made in the
HAZ at a distance of 5 0,5 mm between the
centrepoint of the indentation and the fusion line.
For testing with individual indentations, the areas
shall be numbered as shown in figure 8.

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(Dimensions in millimetres)
Figure 1. Examples of rows of indentations (R) in steel welds
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d) For assessment of hardenabiiity on single run root runs ( e g for TIG weld on pipe and/or plate)

e) Fillet weld

f) T-butt weld
(Dimensions in millimetres)

Figure 1. Examples of rows of indentations (R) in steel welds (concluded)

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NOTE. For thickness t I4 mm, rows of indentations shall be in mid-thickness


a) Butt weld from one side only both single and mdtirun

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NOTE. For thickness t I4 mm, rows of indentations shall be in mid-thickness


b) Butt weld from both sides both single and mdtirun

m O ,5 t 2

c) Fillet weld from one side only a single run


Dimensions in millimetres
1 Figure 2. Examples of rows of indentations (R) in aluminium,copper and their alloys

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d) Fillet weld from both sides single run

e) Fillet weld from both sides single run non load bearing stiffener ( t 5 4)
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(Dimensions in millimetres)
Figure 2. Examples of rows of indentations (R) in aluminium, copper and their alloys (continued)

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g) Fillet weld from both side muitjrun

h) Fillet weld from both side multinui non load bearing stiffener
(Dimensions in millimetres)

Figure 2. Examples of rows of indentations (R) in aluminium, copper and


their alloys (conclwled)
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NOTE.For thickness t54 mm, the rows of indentation shall be in mid thickness
(Dimensions in millimetres)

Figure 6. Location of the indentations for assessment of hardenability on


single run root runs in ferrous metal

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Heat affected
Parent metai 0 zone Weld metal

NOTE. Other areas are possible, by agreement.

Figure 8. Examples showing areas for hardness testing with individual indentations (E)

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Annex A (informative)
Hardness testing (R) on welded joints
lype of hardness test:
Parent metal:
Thickness of material:
lype of weld:
welding process:
consumable:
Heat treatment andor ageing:
Brief designation of rows of
indentations:
Notes:

Rcture or àrawing giving dimensions and designat@ the rows of


indentations

600 300
H H
a 500 240 a
r r
d 400 180 d
n n
e 300 120 e
S S
S S
Hen)
200 60 HEP)
100 I I 1 I I I I
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Centre of weld
Distance from weld centre (in mm)
= ... (to be completed)
Indicate load in accordance with IS0 6507-1 or IS0 6507-2.
2, Indicate load in accordance with EN 1OOO3-1.

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Annex B (informative)
Hardness testing (E) on welded joints
Type of hardness test:
Parent nietai:
Thickness of niaterid:
Type of weld:
Welding process:
Consuniable:
Poctweld heat treatnient andor
ageing:
Notes:

Pichire or drawing with niinibered areas

Area Position of indentations Individual


hardness
values HV or
HB')
1 Parent nietai, iuiaffected, surface
Unaffected 2 Parent nietal, unaffected, centre
metal I3 I Parent nietai, unaffected, surface -
Parent I4 I Parent nietai, unaffected, centre I
metal 5 Parent nietai, heat affected zone, top of weld
H G Parent nietai, lieat affected zone, bottoni of weld
A 7 Parent nietal, heat affected zone, too of weld -~

2 IS I Parent nietai, heat affected zone, bottoni of weld 1


I9 I Parent nietai, heat affected zone, root run, inside I
I 10 I Parent nietai, heat affected zone, root run,inside I ~~~~

I 11 I Weld nietai, final run 1


I 12 I Weld nietai, final nm I
Weld metal I 13 I Weld metai, root nui I
I 14 I Weld nietai, root nui, inside I

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List of references

See national foreword.

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