AWS D14.8M:2009
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STANDARD METHODS FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF COLD CRACKS
11-11-2008
Personnel
Foreword
List of Tables
List of Figures
1. Scope
2. CE-method
2.1 Cracking test method
2.2 Parent metal composition range
2.3 Plate thickness and joint geometry
2.4 Hydrogen level and welding process
2.5 Heat input
2.6 Special considerations
2.7 Determination of preheat
3. CET-method
3.1 Cracking test method
3.2 Parent metal composition range
3.3 Plate thickness
3.4 Hydrogen level and welding process
3.5 Heat input
3.6 Influence of residual stress
3.7 Determination of preheat
3.8 Special considerations
4. CE[N]-method
4.1 Cracking test method
4.2 Parent metal composition range
4.3 Material thickness
4.4 Weld metal hydrogen content and welding process
4.5 Heat input
4.6 Weld metal yield strength
4.7 Determination of preheat
4.8 Special considerations
5. P[cm]-method
5.1 General
5.2 Parent metal composition range
5.3 Plate thickness and joint geometry
5.4 Hydrogen levels and welding process
5.5 Energy input
5.6 Special considerations
5.7 Determination of minimum preheat
Annex A (informative) - Comparison of the different methods
Annex B (informative) - Abbreviations
Bibliography
National Informative Annexes
Annex C (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
Technical Inquiries
Index
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