SPECIFICATION FOR LINE PIPE 61

10.2.3.3 Test pieces for the CVN impact test

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM A370 unless ISO 148-1 and the required
striker radius (either 2 mm or 8 mm) are specified in the purchase order. The axis of the notch shall be
perpendicular to the pipe surface.

For pipe weld and HAZ tests, each test piece shall be etched prior to notching in order to enable proper
placement of the notch.

For test pieces taken in the weld of SAW and COW pipes, the axis of the notch shall be located on, or as
close as practicable to, the centreline of the outside weld bead as shown in Figure 7. The specimen shall
be taken as close as practicable to the OD surface of the pipe.

For test pieces taken in the HAZ of SAW and COW pipes, the axis of the notch shall be located as close
as practicable to the fusion line of the outside weld bead as shown in Figure 7. The specimen shall be
taken as close as practicable to the OD surface of the pipe.

For test pieces taken in the weld of HFW pipe, the axis of the notch shall be located on, or as close as
practicable to, the weld line.

The size, orientation and source of the test pieces shall be as given in Table 22, except that the next
smaller test piece size may be used if the absorbed energy is expected to exceed 80 % of the full-scale
capacity of the impact testing machine.

NOTE It is not necessary to CVN impact-test combinations of specified outside diameter and specified wall
thickness not covered by Table 22.

10.2.3.4 Test pieces for the DWT test

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with API RP 5L3.

10.2.3.5 Test pieces for the (full section) bend test

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with ISO 8491 or ASTM A 370.

10.2.3.6 Test pieces for the guided-bend test

The test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with ISO 7438 or ASTM A370 and Figure 8.

For pipe with t > 19,0 mm (0.748 in), the test pieces may be machined to provide a rectangular cross-
section having a thickness of 18,0 mm (0.709 in). For pipe with t ≤ 19,0 mm (0.748 in), the test pieces
shall be full wall thickness curved-section test pieces.

For SAW and COW pipes, the weld reinforcement shall be removed from both faces.

10.2.3.7 Test pieces for the flattening test

The test pieces shall be taken in accordance with ISO 8492 or ASTM A 370, except that the length of
each test piece shall be ≥ 60 mm (2.5 in).

Minor surface imperfections may be removed by grinding.

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