Din en Iso 23279-2010

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DIN EN ISO 23279

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ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes
DIN EN 1713:2002-09
Non-destructive testing of welds –

Ultrasonic testing –
Characterization of indications in welds (ISO 23279:2010)
English translation of DIN EN ISO 23279:2010-08
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen –

Ultraschallprüfung –
Charakterisierung von Anzeigen in Schweißnähten (ISO 23279:2010)
Englische Übersetzung von DIN EN ISO 23279:2010-08
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés –
Contrôle par ultrasons –
Caractérisation des indications dans les assemblages soudés (ISO 23279:2010)
Traduction anglaise de DIN EN ISO 23279:2010-08
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National foreword
This standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding” (Secretariat: DIN,
Germany) in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 “Welding and allied processes”, in accordance
with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Materialprüfung
(Materials Testing Standards Committee), Working Committee NA 062-08-23 AA Ultraschallprüfung.
The European Standards EN 1712 and EN 1714 have been adopted as International Standards ISO 17640
and ISO 11666 which have been published as follows:
EN 1712 EN ISO 11666

EN 1714 EN ISO 17640
The DIN Standards corresponding to the International Standards referred to in this document are as follows:
ISO 11666 DIN EN ISO 11666

ISO 17640 DIN EN ISO 17640
Amendments
This standard differs from DIN EN 1713:2002-09 as follows:
a) A new subclause 4.1 “General” has been included.

b) The former subclause 3.4 has been subdivided into subclause 4.3.1 “Applicability based on length”,
subclause 4.3.2 “Application conditions” and subclause 4.3.3 “Criteria”.
c) The former Table 1 is now Table A.1 in Annex A.
d) Annex C has been completely revised.
Previous editions
DIN EN 1713: 1998-08, 2002-09
National Annex NA
(informative)
Bibliography
DIN EN ISO 11666, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing of welded joints — Acceptance
levels
DIN EN ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing of welded joints
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 23279
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2010
ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes EN 1713:1998
English Version
Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

Characterization of indications in welds (ISO 23279:2010)
Contrôle non destructif des assemblages soudés - Contrôle Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen -
par ultrasons - Caractérisation des indications dans les Ultraschallprüfung - Charakterisierung von Anzeigen in
assemblages soudés (ISO 23279:2010) Schweißnähten (ISO 23279:2010)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 February 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
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Contents Page
Foreword .............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................4
3 Principle..................................................................................................................................................4
4 Criteria ....................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Echo amplitude criteria (stages 1 and 2) ............................................................................................6
4.3 Directional reflectivity criteria (stage 3) ..............................................................................................6
4.4 Echostatic pattern criteria (stage 4) ....................................................................................................7
4.5 Transverse echodynamic pattern criteria (stage 5) ...........................................................................7
4.6 Complementary examination ...............................................................................................................7
Annex A (normative) Classification of internal indications in welds — Flowchart procedure...................8
Annex B (informative) Directional reflectivity ................................................................................................11
Annex C (informative) Basic echodynamic patterns of reflectors ...............................................................12
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................17
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 23279:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding”, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN, in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 “Welding and allied
processes”.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1713:1998.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This International Standard specifies how to characterize embedded indications by classifying them as planar
or non-planar.
This procedure is also suitable for indications that break the surface after removal of the weld reinforcement.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Techniques, testing levels, and
assessment
3 Principle
Classification of indications as planar or non-planar is based on several parameters:
a) welding techniques;
b) geometrical position of the indication;
c) maximum echo amplitude;
d) directional reflectivity;
e) echostatic pattern (i.e. A-scan);
f) echodynamic pattern.
The process of classification involves examining each of the parameters against all the others in order to
arrive at an accurate conclusion.
For guidance, Figure A.1 gives the classification of internal weld indications suitable for general applications.
Figure A.1 should be applied in conjunction with the two first parameters listed above and not taken in
isolation.
The classification procedure specified in this International Standard is also suitable for indications that are
surface breaking after removal of the weld reinforcement (see Figure 1).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A ground weld
Figure 1 — Location of indications in a weld
4 Criteria
4.1 General
The classification is carried out by the successive application of several discriminatory criteria to:
a) echo amplitude;
b) directional reflectivity;
c) echostatic pattern (A-scan);

d) echodynamic pattern.
These criteria are applied using a flowchart procedure (see Annex A).
It is recommended that the same probes be used for detection of indications and for classification. The
flowchart procedure standardizes a system of classification. Several thresholds are defined in decibels by a
comparison with the distance amplitude curve (DAC) or by a comparison between the maximum echo heights
from the discontinuity when tested from different directions.
Proposed thresholds for the different stages in the flowchart procedure are given in Table A.1.
The flowchart procedure calls for five stages:
a) stage 1: to avoid the classification of indications with very low echo amplitudes;
b) stage 2: to classify all indications with high echo amplitude as planar;
c) stage 3: primarily to classify lack of fusion;
d) stage 4: primarily to classify inclusions;
e) stage 5: primarily to classify cracks.
NOTE Indications resulting from a combination of an inclusion and lack of fusion are classified as planar by the
flowchart procedure. An example of this type of flaw is given in Figure A.2.
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4.2 Echo amplitude criteria (stages 1 and 2)
4.2.1 Low amplitudes (stage 1)
It is accepted that an indication with an echo amplitude lower than the evaluation level as specified in
ISO 11666 [1] (defined as T1 in Figure A.1) is not significant and shall not be characterized.
For special applications, this value T1 may be lowered, if defined by specification.
4.2.2 High amplitudes (stage 2)
It is assumed that an indication with an echo amplitude that is at least equal to the reference level plus 6 dB
(defined as T2 in Figure A.1) is a planar indication.
4.3 Directional reflectivity criteria (stage 3)
4.3.1 Applicability based on length
Stage 3 of the flowchart procedure shall be applied only to those indications exceeding:
a) t for the range of thicknesses 8 mm u t u 15 mm;
b) t/2 or 15 mm, whichever is the larger, for thicknesses over 15 mm.
For indications not exceeding the specified length proceed to stage 4.

4.3.2 Application conditions
The following application conditions apply:
a) echoes compared shall be obtained from the same reflector;
b) the comparison shall be made at the position where echo height, Hd, max, is the highest along the
indication;
c) when a straight beam probe and an angle beam probe are used, their frequencies shall be chosen to give
similar wavelengths (e.g. 4 MHz for longitudinal waves and 2 MHz for shear waves);
d) when two or more probe angles are used, the differences between the nominal refraction angles shall be
equal to or greater than 10°;
e) if the comparison is made between a beam passing through the weld and a beam passing through the
base material only, the attenuation of the weld shall be taken into account.
4.3.3 Criteria
The highest echo amplitude, Hd, max, obtained from the indication is compared to the minimum echo amplitude,
Hd, min, obtained from all the other directions.
To satisfy the directional reflectivity, the following conditions shall be fulfilled simultaneously:
a) Hd, max is greater than or equal to T3 (the reference level minus 6 dB);
b) the modulus of the difference in indication echo amplitudes, |Hd, max − Hd, min|, from two different
directions is at least:
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1) 9 dB using shear wave angle beam probes only, or
2) 15 dB using one shear wave angle beam probe and one longitudinal wave normal beam probe.
The directional reflectivities depend on refraction angle and examination conditions (half skip, full skip).
Examples of different directions of examination are given in Figure B.1.
An example of the application of these criteria is given in Figure B.2.
4.4 Echostatic pattern criteria (stage 4)
At this stage, the echostatic pattern (i.e. A-scan) of the indication is compared with that obtained from the
reference reflector (3 mm diameter side drilled hole).
If the echostatic pattern is single and smooth, the indication is classified as non-planar.
If the echostatic pattern is not both single and smooth, proceed to stage 5.
This criteria shall be fulfilled for at least two directions of examination.
4.5 Transverse echodynamic pattern criteria (stage 5)
The transverse echodynamic pattern of an indication is the envelope of the resulting echoes when the
ultrasonic probe is moved perpendicular to the indication, in accordance with ISO 17640. The analysis takes
into account not only the envelope, but also the behaviour of the echoes inside it.
Classification of indications depends on the patterns observed:
a) pattern 1: single non-planar;
b) pattern 2: excluded by previous stage;
c) pattern 3 and pattern 4: planar, if observed for the two highest reflectivity directions — if only observed for
one reflectivity direction, use complementary examination (see 4.6);
d) pattern 5: cluster of non-planar.
The patterns used for classification are given in Annex C.
This criteria shall be fulfilled for at least two directions of examination.
4.6 Complementary examination
In case of doubt, carry out additional examinations, for example:
a) use of additional reflectivity directions or probes;
b) analysis of echodynamic pattern when the probe is moved parallel to the indication [see Figures C.1 c),
C.2 c), C.3 c), C.4 c), C.5 c)].
c) results from other non-destructive testing (e.g. radiography).
This list is not restrictive.
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Annex A
(normative)
Classification of internal indications in welds — Flowchart procedure
The flowchart procedure is defined in Figure A.1.

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Key
Hd indication echo amplitude
Hd, max maximum echo amplitude
Hd, min minimum echo amplitude
L length
Lspec specified length
T1, T2, T3, T4 see Table A.1
Figure A.1 — Flowchart procedure
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Table A.1 — Different thresholds used in the flowchart procedure
Threshold T1 T2 T3 T4
Threshold values Evaluation level Reference level plus 6 dB Reference level minus 6 dB 9 dBa or 15 dBb
a Shear waves.
b Between reflections obtained with a shear wave and a longitudinal wave.
Stage 1 (T1, i.e. evaluation level): All indications u T1 are not classified.
Stage 2 (T2, i.e. reference level plus 6 dB): An indication being at least twice as reflective as the reference is
classified as planar.
Stage 3 (T3, i.e. reference level minus 6 dB): If the indication echo amplitude is at least half of the reference
echo and, if the imbalance in reflectivity is greater than or equal to T4, the indication is classified as planar:
⎯ with T4 = 9 dB for shear waves;
⎯ with T4 = 15 dB between reflections obtained with shear waves and longitudinal waves.
The angles at which the ultrasonic beam is incident upon the indication shall have a difference of at least 10°.
The comparison shall be made upon the same area of the indication.
Stages 4 and 5: These criteria shall be fulfilled for at least two directions of examination.
Stage 5: If the echodynamic pattern does not match pattern 3, the indication is classified as non-planar.
The echo patterns are those defined in Annex C.
Indications resulting from a combination of an inclusion and lack of fusion are classified as planar by the
flowchart procedure. An example of this type of flaw is given in Figure A.2.
Figure A.2 — Example of a combination of inclusion and lack of fusion
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Annex B
(informative)
Directional reflectivity
a) transverse wave, T b) longitudinal wave, L

Key
A, B, C probe positions
L longitudinal wave
T transverse wave
1 local grinding
Figure B.1 — Examples of directions of examination
Key
1 position 1
2 position 2
3 reference level
4 reference level minus 9 dB
d sound path
H amplitude
Figure B.2 — Example of application of directional reflectivity criteria
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Annex C
(informative)
Basic echodynamic patterns of reflectors
C.1 Pattern 1
A point-like reflector response is shown in Figure C.1. At any probe position, the A-scan shows a single sharp
echo. As the probe is moved, this rises in amplitude smoothly to a single maximum before falling smoothly to
noise level.
a) probe position of A-scan and variation in signal amplitude
b) typical occurrence in through thickness direction c) typical occurrence in lateral (length) direction
Key
1 A-scan
2 variation in peak signal amplitude
3 reflector
4 weld
d range
H amplitude
x probe position
Figure C.1 — Pattern 1 ultrasonic response
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C.2 Pattern 2
An extended smooth reflector response is shown in Figure C.2. At any probe position, the A-scan shows a
single sharp echo. When the ultrasonic beam is moved over the reflector, the echo rises smoothly to a plateau
and is maintained, with minor variations in amplitude of up to 4 dB, until the beam moves off the reflector,
when the echo falls smoothly to noise level.

Key
1 A-scan
3 reflector
d range
H amplitude
x probe position
C.3 Pattern 3
There are two variants of an extended rough reflector response, depending upon the angle of incidence of the
probe beam on the reflector.
One variant, at near normal incidence, is shown in Figure C.3. At any probe position, the A-scan shows a
single but ragged echo. As the probe is moved, this may undergo large (greater than ±6 dB) random
fluctuations in amplitude. The fluctuations are caused by reflection from different facets of the reflector, and by
random interference of waves scattered from groups of facets.
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Key
1 A-scan
3 reflector
d range
H amplitude
x probe position
C.4 Pattern 4
The second variant of an extended rough reflector response, oblique incidence, “travelling echo pattern”, is
shown in Figure C.4. At any probe position the A-scan shows an extended train of signals (“subsidiary peaks”)
within a bell-shaped pulse envelope. As the probe is moved, each subsidiary peak travels through the pulse
envelope, rising to its own maximum towards the centre of the envelope, and then falling. The overall signal
may show large (greater than ±6 dB) random fluctuations in amplitude.
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Key
1 A-scan
2 pulse envelope
4 reflector
d range
H amplitude
x probe position
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C.5 Pattern 5
A multiple reflector response is shown in Figure C.5. At any probe position, the A-scan shows a cluster of
signals which may or may not be well resolved in range. As the probe is moved, the signals rise and fall at
random, but the signal from each separate reflector element, if resolved, shows a pattern 1 response.
b) pattern 5 ultrasonic response through thickness c) pattern 5 ultrasonic response in lateral (length)
direction direction
Key
1 A-scan
continuous lines: long-range echoes
dashed lines: short-range echoes
d range
H amplitude
x probe position
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Bibliography
[1] ISO 11666, Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing of welded joints — Acceptance
levels
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DIN EN ISO 23279

Non-destructive testing of welds –

Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Schweißverbindungen –

Document comprises 19 pages

© No part of this translation may be reproduced without prior permission of

EN 1712 EN ISO 11666

ISO 11666 DIN EN ISO 11666

This standard differs from DIN EN 1713:2002-09 as follows:

a) A new subclause 4.1 “General” has been included.

c) The former Table 1 is now Table A.1 in Annex A.

d) Annex C has been completely revised.

DIN EN 1713: 1998-08, 2002-09

ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes EN 1713:1998

Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 February 2010.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

This document supersedes EN 1713:1998.

b) geometrical position of the indication;

c) maximum echo amplitude;

e) echostatic pattern (i.e. A-scan);

Figure 1 — Location of indications in a weld

c) echostatic pattern (A-scan);

The flowchart procedure calls for five stages:

b) stage 2: to classify all indications with high echo amplitude as planar;

c) stage 3: primarily to classify lack of fusion;

d) stage 4: primarily to classify inclusions;

e) stage 5: primarily to classify cracks.

4.2 Echo amplitude criteria (stages 1 and 2)

4.2.1 Low amplitudes (stage 1)

For special applications, this value T1 may be lowered, if defined by specification.

4.2.2 High amplitudes (stage 2)

4.3 Directional reflectivity criteria (stage 3)

4.3.1 Applicability based on length

a) t for the range of thicknesses 8 mm u t u 15 mm;

b) t/2 or 15 mm, whichever is the larger, for thicknesses over 15 mm.

For indications not exceeding the specified length proceed to stage 4.

4.3.2 Application conditions

The following application conditions apply:

a) echoes compared shall be obtained from the same reflector;

1) 9 dB using shear wave angle beam probes only, or

Examples of different directions of examination are given in Figure B.1.

An example of the application of these criteria is given in Figure B.2.

4.4 Echostatic pattern criteria (stage 4)

This criteria shall be fulfilled for at least two directions of examination.

4.5 Transverse echodynamic pattern criteria (stage 5)

Classification of indications depends on the patterns observed:

a) pattern 1: single non-planar;

b) pattern 2: excluded by previous stage;

d) pattern 5: cluster of non-planar.

The patterns used for classification are given in Annex C.

This criteria shall be fulfilled for at least two directions of examination.

4.6 Complementary examination

In case of doubt, carry out additional examinations, for example:

a) use of additional reflectivity directions or probes;

c) results from other non-destructive testing (e.g. radiography).

This list is not restrictive.

Classification of internal indications in welds — Flowchart procedure