AWS D1.6/D1.

6M:2007

Annex E (Normative)

Discontinuity Acceptance Criteria

This annex is part of AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2007, Structural Welding CodeStainless Steel,

and includes mandatory elements for use with this standard.

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Figure E.1Weld Quality Requirements for Elongated Discontinuities as Determined by

Radiography for Statically Loaded Structures [see 6.28.2.2(1)]

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Case IDiscontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure E.1 (Continued)Weld Quality Requirements for Elongated Discontinuities as

Determined by Radiography for Statically Loaded Structures [see 6.28.2.2(1)]

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Case IIDiscontinuity at Free Edge

Figure E.1 (Continued)Weld Quality Requirements for Elongated Discontinuities as

Determined by Radiography for Statically Loaded Structures [see 6.28.2.2(1)]

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Case IIIDiscontinuity at Weld Intersection

Figure E.1 (Continued)Weld Quality Requirements for Elongated Discontinuities as

Determined by Radiography for Statically Loaded Structures [see 6.28.2.2(1)]

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Case IVDiscontinuity at Free Edge

Figure E.1 (Continued)Weld Quality Requirements for Elongated Discontinuities as

Determined by Radiography for Statically Loaded Structures [see 6.28.2.2(1)]

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Figure E.2Maximum Acceptable Radiographic Images (see 6.28.2.3)
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Notes:
1. CMinimum clearance allowed between edges of discontinuities 3/32 in. [2.5 mm] or larger (per Figure E.1). Larger of adjacent discontinuities governs.
2. X1Largest permissible elongated discontinuity for 1-1/8 in. [30 mm] joint thickness (see Figure E.1).
3. X2Multiple discontinuities within a length permitted by Figure E.1 may be handled as a single discontinuity.
4. X3X4Rounded type discontinuity less than 3/32 in. [2.5 mm].
5. X5Rounded type discontinuities in a cluster. Such a cluster having a maximum of 3/4 in. [20 mm] for all pores in the cluster shall be treated as requiring the same clearance as a
3/4 in. long discontinuity of Figure E.1.
Interpretation: Rounded and elongated discontinuities are acceptable as shown. All are within the size limits and the minimum clearance allowed between discontinuities or the end of
a weld joint.

Figure E.3For Radiography of Joints 1-1/8 in. [30 mm] and Greater,
Typical Examples of Random Acceptable Discontinuities (see 6.28.2.3)

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Figure E.4Weld Quality Requirements for Discontinuities Occurring in Tension Welds

(Limitations of Porosity and Fusion Characteristics) (see 6.29.2.1)

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Figure E.5Weld Quality Requirements for Discontinuities Occurring in Compression

Welds (Limitations of Porosity or Fusion Type Discontinuities) (see 6.29.2.2)

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Figure E.6Class R Indications (see Table 6.4)

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Figure E.6 (Continued)Class R Indications (see Table 6.4)

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Figure E.7Class X Indications (see Table 6.4)

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