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IS 3600-8 (1985): Method of Testing Fusion Welded Joints

and Weld Metal in Steel, Part 8: Nick break test and fillet
weld fracture test [MTD 11: Welding General]

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UDC 621’791’65.053-2 : 669’14 : 620’172’24 IS:3600( Part8)-1985
Indian Standard ( Reaffirmed 2003 )

METHOD OF TESTING FUSION WELDED JOINTS AND

WELD METAL IN STEEL
PART 8 NICK BREAK TEST AND FILLET WELD FRACTURE TEST
( Second Revision )

1. Scope - Specifies the method of conducting nick break test and fillet weld fracture test for welded
joints. The test is applicable for material of thickness 10 mm and over.

2. Definitions- For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in IS : 812-1957 ‘Glossary of
terms relating to welding and cutting of metals’, shall apply.

3. Separation of Test Specimen - The method employed for the separation of the test specimen
shall be such as to cause minimum deformation and minimum heating. The test method is usually by
machining. If thermal cutting or other methods which could affect the cut surfaces are used, the cuts
shall be made at a distance from the test specimen greater or equal to 8 mm but in any case sufficient
according to the process used, not to induce alterations which could alter the test results.

4. Nick Break Test

4.1 Object of Test - The object of the nick break test is to break the joint through the weld to permit
examination of the fracture surfaces for internal defects.

4.2 Preparation of Test Specimen -The test specimen shall be cut transversely to the welded joint
and shall be the full thickness of the plate, a, at the joint. The excess weld metal and penetration
bead shall be left intact.

The shape and dimensions of the test specimen and location of the saw cuts shall be in
accordance with Fig. 1.

ETRATION BEAD

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 1 METHOD OF FRACTURING NICK BREAK TEST SPECIMEN

4.3 Testing - The specimen shall be fractured along the centre line of the weld by slow bending or
by hammer blows (see Fig. 1 ).

4.4 Reporting of Results - The following shall be reported as results of the test:

a) A full description of the appearance of the fracture surfaces, and

b) If any weld defect are present, a full description of their type and location.

5. Fillet Weld Fracture Test

5.1 Object of Test - The object of the fillet weld fracture test is to break the joint through the weld
to permit examination of the fractured surfaces.

Adopted 14 February 1985 Q October 1985, ISI Qr 2

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INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTION
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
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5.2 Preparation of Test Piece and Test Specimen - The test piece shall be prepared in accordance
with one of the forms shown in Fig. 2. The thickness of the plates used shall be greater than the
throat thickness of the fillet weld under test.

52.1 The test piece shall be cut to give three test specimens of approximately equal length. To
ensure fracture in the weld a central saw cut 1’5 mm deep may be made along the length of the weld
surface ( see also 4 ).

5.3 Testing and Test Results -The specimens shall be fractured by bending of by blows applied in
the direction indicated in Fig. 2.

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FIG. 2 ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF FILLET WELD TEST PIECE AND SPECIMEN

5.4 Reporting of Results - The following shall be reported as results of the test:

a) Thickness of parent metal;

b) Throat thickness and leg length of weld;

cl Location of fracture; and
4 Appearance of joint after testing, that is, type and location of any flaws present.
 IS : 3600 ( Part 8 ) - 1985

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This standard was first published in 1966 and subsequently revised in 1973 covering various
tests on fusion welded joints and weld metal in steel. In view of the experience gained and in order
to bring the test and test requirements in line with other international standards published SO far, it
has been decided to revise the standard in the following parts:

Part 1 Cruciform fillet weld tensile test

Part 2 Beam impact (Charpy V-notch) test
Part 3 Transverse tensile test on butt welds
Part 4 Longitudinal tensile test on cylindrical weld metal test pieces on butt welds
Part 5 Transverse root and face bend test on butt welds (Corresponding to IS0 5173-1981)
Part 6 Transverse side bend test on butt welds (Corresponding to IS0 5177-1981)
Part 7 Longitudinal root and face bend test on butt welds
Part 8 Nick break test and fillet weld fracture test
Part 9 Macro and Micro examination.

In this revision free-bend test has been deleted as the ductility of the weld zone is being
assessed more and more by other bend tests. Special tests such as tests for the susceptibility to
lamellar tearing, reheat cracking, brittle fracture and creep fatigue will be covered in separate standards.

The main purpose of this standard is to recommend test procedures and test specimens that
should be quoted or incorporated in engineering application standards that deal with welded construc-
tions primarily for the qualification of welding procedures and operators. Where differences still exist
between application standards, the methods of test given in this standard should be preferred.

A general indication is given of the purpose served by the tests specified in this standard but this
standard does not indicate the choice of test method nor a particular application nor the number of
specimens to be tested or the repeat tests to be allowed in the event of failure. Such requirements are
matters to be dealt with in the particular application standards where they exist or to be agreed
between the manufacturer and purchaser.

It should be realized that variations in welding procedure and the preparation of test specimens
can give rise to variations in the test results.

In preparing this part of the standard, assistance has been derived from BS 709 : 1983 ‘Destruc-
tive testing fusion welded joints and weld metal in steel’ issued by British Standards Institution.

In reporting the result of a test or analysis made in accordance with this standard, if the final
value, observed or calculated, is to be rounded off, it shall be done in accordance with IS : 2-1960
‘Rules for rounding off numerical values’.

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