BS 5289:1976

Superseded

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Code of practice. Visual inspection of fusion welded joints

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-07-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

27-02-1976

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Code drafting technical committee
1. Scope
2. References
3. Aids to visual inspection
4. Measuring devices
5. Before welding
6. Intermediate inspection
7. After welding
8. Repairs
9. Inspection of completed fabrication
10. Inspection records
11. Macro-examination
Appendices
A. Notes on visual acuity
B. Electrochemical marking
Figures
1. Example of contour gauge
2. Example of fillet weld gauge
3. Root defects
4. Contour defects
5. Weld dimensions
6. Undercut
7. Overlap
8. Cracking in completed welds

Includes methods of measuring the various parameters and features of a weld and how these are recorded.

Committee	WEE/46
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	12
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 970:1997

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