Enclosure to Circular 3449/A

Rules for the Classification of Ships

Amendments to Part D Materials and Welding

Note: The date of entry into force of each new or amended item is shown in brackets after the number of the item concerned.

Amendments to PART D LIST OF MODIFIED OR NEW ITEMS

CHAPTER 2 Section 1: Table 3; [3.7.4] (NEW) Section 5: [2.2.2]; Figure 1 (NEW); [3.4.1] CHAPTER 3 Section 2: [2.2.1]; [2.2.2]; [2.2.3]; [2.3.4]; Tables 2 and 3 (deleted); existing Table 4 (modified and renumbered Table 2); existing Table 5 (modified and renumbered Table 3); [2.4.2]; [2.5] (NEW); [2.6.1] (previous [2.5.1] modified); [2.7.1] (previous [2.6.1] modified); existing Table 6 (modified and renumbered Table 4); Table 7 (deleted); [2.8] (previous [2.7] modified) CHAPTER 4 Section 1: [2.5.5] CHAPTER 5 Section 2: [1.7.3]; Table 10; [5.2.5]; [7.6.3] (editorial); Table 16

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Amendments to PART D The following requirements either supersede those indicated in the Rules with the same number or are new. The additions are underlined and deletions stricken through. CHAPTER 2 Ch 2, Sec 1, Table 3 Modify the table as follows: STEEL AND IRON PRODUCTS

Section 1

ROLLED STEEL PLATES, SECTIONS AND BARS

Table 3 : Carbon equivalent for higher strength steels up to 100 mm in thickness produced by TM process (1/7/2005)
Steel grade Carbon equivalent CEQmax. ( % ) (1) t 50 AH32, DH32, EH32, FH32 AH36, DH36, EH36, FH36 AH40, DH40, EH40, FH40 t = thickness (mm) (1) More stringent carbon equivalent limits may be agreed between the Manufacturer and the shipbuilder in individual cases. 0,36 0,38 0,40 50 < t 100 0,38 0,40 0,42

Ch 2, Sec 1, [3.7.4] (NEW) Add a new item [3.7.4] as follows: Section 1 3.7 3.7.1 ROLLED STEEL PLATES, SECTIONS AND BARS

Mechanical tests General

Samples for tests are to be cut from the products in the final supply condition. The tests are to be carried out on each rolled unit as heat treated. The definition of rolled unit is given in Ch 1, Sec 1, [3.3.3]. For continuously heat treated products, special sampling procedures may be agreed at the Societys discretion. 3.7.2 Sampling

In the case of plates and flats having width 600 mm, the tensile test and impact test specimens are to be taken in the transverse direction. In other cases the specimens are to be taken in the longitudinal direction, unless otherwise required by or 1 (Part D)

agreed with the Society. 3.7.3 Number of tests

The following test specimens are to be taken from each sample: a) 1 tensile test specimen, b) 1 set of 3 Charpy V-notch impact test specimens. 3.7.4 Re-test procedures (1/7/2005) (NEW)

For re-test procedures, reference is to be made to Ch1, Sec1, [3.5]. Section 5 IRON CASTINGS OMISSIS Ch 2, Sec 5, [2.2.2] and new Figure 1 Modify item [2.2.2] and add a new Figure 1 as follows (subsequent figures are to be renumbered accordingly): 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.2 Grey iron castings Application The requirements of this Article apply to grey iron castings (GG iron castings). Test material

The general requirements specified in Article [1] are also to be complied with, as appropriate. 2.2.1 One test sample is to be provided for each casting or batch of castings and, unless otherwise required, may be either gated to the casting or separately cast. 2.2.2 (1/7/2005) Separately cast test samples are generally to be in the form of bars 30 mm in diameter and of a suitable length; when two or more test samples are cast simultaneously in a single mould, the bars are to be at least 50 mm apart. Separately cast test samples are to be used unless otherwise agreed between the Manufacturer and purchaser and generally are to be in the form of bars 30 mm in diameter and of a suitable length. They are to be cast from the same ladle as the castings in moulds of the same type of material as the moulds for the castings and are not to be stripped from the moulds until the metal temperature is below 500C. When two or more test samples are cast simultaneously in a single mould, the bars are to be at least 50 mm apart as shown in Fig 1. In the case of specific components, test samples of other dimensions may be specially required or agreed.

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Ch 2, Sec 5, [3.4.1] Modify item [3.4.1] as follows: 3.4 Test and mechanical properties (1/7/2005)

3.4.1 One tensile test at ambient temperature is to be carried out on each test sample. If required, a set of three specimens for Charpy U-notch or Charpy V-notch impact tests, as required, is to be prepared from each sample, at ambient temperature. In particular, the set of impact test specimens is generally to be prepared for castings made in the special qualities SG350S and SG400S spheroidal or nodular; the specimens are to be V-notch and the impact test is to be performed at ambient temperature. OMISSIS

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CHAPTER 3 Section 2 2 2.2 ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

NON-FERROUS METAL

OMISSIS Wrought aluminium alloy products (plates, bars, sections and tubes) OMISSIS Aluminium grades 2.2.1 (1/7/2005) The numerical designation (grade) of aluminium alloys and their temper designation are in accordance with the Registration Record of International Alloy Designation. Temper conditions (delivery heat treatment) are defined in the European Standard EN 515 or ANSI H35.1. 2.2.2 (1/7/2005) Rolled products (sheets, strips and plates) The following aluminium alloys are covered by these requirements: 5083 5059 5086 5383 5086 5456 5754 with the following temper conditions: O/H111/H112 H116 H32/H321 2.2.3 Extruded products (sections, shapes, bars and closed profiles) (1/7/2005) The following aluminium alloys are covered by these requirements: 5083 5059 5086 5383 with the following temper conditions: O/H111/H112 and 6005A 6061 6082 with the following temper conditions: T5 or T6 2.2.4 The alloy grades 6005A and 6061 of the 6000 series are not to be used in direct contact with sea water unless protected by anodes and/or a paint system. 2.3 Manufacture 2.3.1 Approval All materials, including semi-finished products, are to be manufactured at works which are approved by the classification Society for the grades of aluminium alloy supplied ( [1.2.2]). Plates are to be formed by rolling and may be hot or cold finished. Bars and sections may be formed by extrusion, rolling or drawing. 2.3.2 Quality of materials It is the producers responsibility to check the quality of the materials as well as conformity with dimensional 4 (Part D)

tolerances. 2.3.3 Repairs Slight surface imperfections may be removed by grinding or machining provided the thickness of the material remains everywhere within acceptable tolerances. The repair of defects by welding is not accepted. 2.3.4 Dimensional tolerances (1/7/2005) The under thickness tolerances for rolled products given in Tab 1, Tab 2, Tab 3 and Tab 4 are minimum requirements. The under thickness tolerances for extruded products are to be in accordance with the requirements of recognised international or national standards. Dimensional tolerances other than under thickness tolerances those given in these Tables are to comply with a recognised national or international standard. 2.3.5 Non-destructive examination In general, the non-destructive examination of material is not required for acceptance purposes.

Table 1 : Under thickness tolerances for rolled products

Thickness tolerances for nominal width (mm) up to 1500 from 3 to 4 from 4 to 8 from 8 to 12 from 12 to 20 from 20 to 50 0,10 0,20 0,25 0,35 0,45 from 1500 to 2000 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,40 0,50 from 2000 to 3500 0,15 0,25 0,25 0,50 0,65

Nominal thickness (mm)

Table 2 : Under thickness tolerances for extruded open profiles

Thickness tolerances for nominal thicknesses for a diameter of the circumscribing circle (mm) up to 250 from 3 to 6 from 6 to 50 0,25 0,30 from 250 to 400 0,35 0,40 above 400 0,40 0,45

Nominal thickness (mm)

Table 3 : Under thickness tolerances for extruded closed profiles

Nominal thickness (mm) from 3 to 6 from 6 to 50 Thickness tolerances (mm) 0,25 0,30

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Table 4 : Chemical composition

Grade 5083 Al % Si % Fe % Cu % Mn % Mg % Cr % Zn % Ti % Miscellaneous remainde 0,40 0,40 0,10 0,40-1,0 4,0-4,9 0,050,25 0,15 r 0,25 5383 remainde 0,25 0,25 0,20 0,70-1,0 4,0-5,2 0,25 0,40 0,15 r 5086 remainde 0,40 0,50 0,10 0,203,5-4,5 0,050,25 0,15 r 0,70 0,25 5754 remainde 0,40 0,40 0,10 0,50 2,6-3,6 0,30 0,20 0,15 0,10Mn+Cr0,50 r 6005-A remainde 0,500,35 0,30 0,50 0,04-0,7 0,30 0,20 0,10 0,12Mn+Cr0,50 r 0,90 6061 remainde 0,400,70 0,150,15 0,8-1,2 0,040,25 0,15 r 0,80 0,40 0,35 6082 remainde 0,700,50 0,10 0,40-1,0 0,6-1,2 0,25 0,20 0,10 r 1,30 Note 1:Impurities not mentioned in this Table : single 0,05 max ; total 0,15 max. Note 2:Slight variations in the content of some elements compared with the values indicated in this Table may be accepted with the Societys agreement. Note 3:Other metallic elements are considered as impurities; the limits stated in Note 1 apply to them in general but need not be checked.

Table 2

Chemical composition (see Note 1) (1/7/2005) Other elements 2)

Grade 5083 5383 5059 5086 5754 5456 6005A 6061 6082 Notes:

Si 0,40 0,25 0,45 0,40 0,40 0,25 0,500,9 0,400,8 0,7-1,3

Fe 0,40 0,25 0,50 0,50 0,40 0,40 0,35 0,7 0,50

Cu 0,10 0,20 0,25 0,10 0,10 0,10 0,30 0,150,40 0,10

Mn 0,401,0 0,7-1,0 0,6-1,2 0,200,7 0,50 3) 0,501,0 0,50 4) 0,15 0,401,0

Mg 4,0-4,9 4,0-5,2 5,0-6,0 3,5-4,5 2,6-3,6 4,7-5,5 0,400,7 0,8-1,2 0,6-1,2

Cr 0,050,25 0,25 0,25 0,050,25 0,30 3) 0,050,20 0,30 4) 0,040,35 0,25

Zn 0,25 0,40 0,400,90 0,25 0,20 0,25 0,20 0,25 0,20

Ti Each 0,15 0,15 0,20 0,15 0,15 0,20 0,10 0,15 0,10 0,05 0,05 5) 0,05 6)0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,05 Total 0,15 0,15 5) 0,15 6) 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,15

1)Composition in percentage mass by mass maximum unless shown as a range or as a minimum. 2) Includes Ni, Ga, V and listed elements for which no specific limit is shown. Regular analysis need not be made. 3) Mn + Cr: 0,10-0,60 4) Mn + Cr: 0,12-0,50 5)Zr: maximum 0,20. The total for other elements does not include Zirconium. 6)Zr: 0,05-0,25. The total for other elements does not include Zirconium.

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Table 5 : Mechanical properties for rolled products (see Note 1) 3mm < t < 50mm

Alloys 5083 5083 5083 5083 5383 5383 5383 5086 5086 5086 5086 5754

Temper condition (1) 0/H111 H112 H116 H32/H321 0/H111 H116/H321 H34 0/H111 H112 H116 H32/H321 0/H111

Yield strength Rp 0,2 (N/mm) min 125 125 215 215 145 220 270 100 125 105 195 185 85

Tensile strength Rm (N/mm) 275 - 350 > 275 > 305 305 - 380 290 305 340 240 - 310 > 250 > 240 > 275 275 - 335 190 - 240

Elongation (%) min A 50mm t<12,5mm 16 12 12 10 if t < 6 mm 10 10 9 17 10 5 17 8 10 10 8 if t < 6 mm 18 9 17 9 9 16 A 5d t12,5mm 15 10

Note 1:The values are applicable for both longitudinal and transverse tensile test specimens. (1) The following temper designations are in accordance with the Aluminium Association.

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Table 3: Mechanical properties for rolled products (see Note 1) 3mm t 50mm (1/7/2005) Yield Tensile Elongation, % min. Strength Strength Rp0,2 Rm min. or Grade Temper min. range condition A50 A5d or range Thickness, t mm N/mm2 N/mm 2 t 12,5 mm 16 0/H111 125 275-350 t > 12,5 mm 15 t 12,5 mm 12 H112 125 275 t > 12,5 mm 10 5083 t 12,5 mm 12 1) H116 215 305 t > 12,5 mm 10 t 12,5 mm 10 2) H321 215-295 305-380 t > 12,5 mm 9 0/H111 145 290 3 t 50 mm 17 5383 H116 or 50 220 305 3 t 10 H321 mm 50 0/H111 160 330 3 t 24 mm 5059 H116 or 270 3) 370 3) 3 t 50 mm 10 H321 t 12,5 mm 17 0/H111 100 240-310 t > 12,5 mm 16 125 250 t 12,5 mm 8 H112 105 240 t > 12,5 mm 9 5086 t 12,5 mm 102) H116 195 275 t > 12,5 mm 9 t 12,5 mm 10 2) H321 185 275-335 t > 12,5 mm 9 t 12,5 mm 18 5754 0/H111 80 190-240 t > 12,5 mm 17 130290-3654) t 12,5 mm 16 2054) 0 125-205 285-360 t >12,5 mm 14 230 315 t 12,5 mm 10 5456 H116 200 5) 290 5) t >12,5 mm 10 230-315 315-4 05 t 12,5 mm 12 H321 215305-3856) t > 12,5 mm 10 3056) Notes: 1) 10 % for thicknesses up to and including 6,0 mm. 2) 8 % for thicknesses up to and including 6,0 mm. 3) Yield strength minimum 260 N/mm and tensile strength minimum 360 N/mm for thickness exceeding 20 mm. 4) Yield strength range 125-205 N/mm and tensile strength range 285-360 N/mm for thickness exceeding 6,3mm. 5) Yield strength minimum 230 N/mm and tensile strength minimum 315 N/mm for thickness up to and including 30mm. 6) Yield strength range 200-295 N/mm and tensile strength range 285-370 N/mm for thickness exceeding 40mm. 2.4 Chemical composition 2.4.1 The Manufacturer is to determine the chemical composition of each cast. 2.4.2 (1/7/2005) 8 (Part D)

The chemical composition of aluminium alloys is to comply with the requirements given in Tab 4 Tab 2. The Manufacturers declared analysis is accepted subject to occasional checking if required by the Surveyor. ;in particular, product analysis may be required where the final product chemistry is not well represented by the analysis from the cast. 2.4.3 When the aluminium alloys are not cast in the same works in which they are manufactured into semifinished products, the Surveyor is to be given a certificate issued by the works in question indicating the reference numbers and chemical composition of the heats. 2.5 Corrosion testing (NEW) 2.5.1 (1/7/2005) Rolled 5xxx-alloys of type 5083, 5383, 5059, and 5086 and 5456 in the H116 and H321 tempers intended for use in marine hull construction or in marine applications where frequent direct contact with seawater is expected, are to be corrosion tested with respect to exfoliation and intergranular corrosion resistance. 2.5.2 (1/7/2005) The Manufacturers are to establish the relationship between microstructure and resistance to corrosion when the above alloys are approved. A reference photomicrograph taken at 500x is to be established for each of the alloy-tempers and thickness ranges relevant. The reference photographs are to be taken from samples which have exhibited no evidence of exfoliation corrosion and a pitting rating of PB or better, when subjected to the test described in ASTM G66 (ASSET). The samples are also to have exhibited resistance to intergranular corrosion at a mass loss no greater than 15mg/cm2, when subjected to the test described in ASTM G67. Upon satisfactory establishment of the relationship between microstructure and resistance to corrosion, the master photomicrographs and the results of the corrosion tests are to be approved by the Society. Production practices are not to be changed after approval of the reference micrographs. Other test methods may also be accepted at the discretion of the Society. 2.5.3 (1/7/2005) For batch acceptance of 5xxx-alloys in the H116 and H321 tempers, metallographic examination of one sample selected from mid-width at one end of a coil or random sheet or plate is to be carried out. The microstructure of the sample is to be compared to the reference photomicrograph of acceptable material in the presence of the Surveyor. A longitudinal section perpendicular to the rolled surface is to be prepared for metallographic examination. If the microstructure shows evidence of continuous grain boundary network of aluminium-magnesium precipitate in excess of the reference photomicrographs of acceptable material, the batch is either to be rejected or tested for exfoliation-corrosion resistance and intergranular corrosion resistance subject to the agreement of the Surveyor. The corrosion tests are to be in accordance with ASTM G66 and G67 or equivalent standards. If the results from testing satisfy the acceptance criteria stated in 2.5.2, the batch is accepted; otherwise, it is to be rejected. As an alternative to metallographic examination, each batch may be tested for exfoliation-corrosion resistance and intergranular corrosion resistance, in accordance with ASTM G66 and G67 or equivalent standards. 2.5.4 (1/7/2005) Tempers that are corrosion tested are to be marked M after the temper condition, e.g. 5083 H321M 2.5 2.6 Mechanical properties 2.5.1 2.6.1 (1/7/2005) Mechanical properties are specified in Tab 5, Tab 6 and Tab 7 Tab 3 and Tab 4. a) 0 : ANNEALED : products annealed to obtain the lower strength temper b) H111 : ANNEALED, FLATTENED or STRAIGHTENED: products strain hardened by flattening or straightening and showing a strength equal to or higher than in 0 temper. c) H112 : STRAIN HARDENED FROM WORKING AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE d) H116 : products in Al Mg alloys with a magnesium content over 4%, which are to show mechanical properties and resistance to corrosion tests prescribed in standards. e) H32 and H34 : STABILITY FROM A WORK HARDENING CONDITION : respectively, 1/4 and 1/2 hard conditions, obtained by stabilisation from a work hardening 9 (Part D)

condition. f) H321 : STRAIN HARDENED AND STABILIZED 2.6 2.7 Mechanical tests 2.6.1 2.7.1 General (1/7/2005) Test specimens for mechanical tests (tensile and bend tests) and procedures are to be selected in accordance with Chapter 1 or national or international requirements relative to the wrought aluminium alloy materials concerned. The Manufacturer is to demonstrate by macro-section tests or drift expansion tests of closed profiles performed on each batch of closed profiles that there is no lack of fusion at the press welds. Once cut and machined, test materials are not to be submitted to any heat or mechanical treatment. 2.6.2 2.7.2 Batch composition Each batch is made of products: a) of the same alloy grade and from the same cast b) of the same product form and of similar dimensions (for plates: same thickness) c) manufactured by the same process d) having been submitted simultaneously to the same temper condition. 2.6.3 2.7.3 Sampling Tests samples are to be taken: a) at one third of the width from a longitudinal edge of rolled products b) in the range from 1/3 to 1/2 of the distance from the edge to the centre of the thickest part of extruded products. Test samples are to be taken so that the orientation of test specimens is as follows: 1) Rolled products (plates, sheets) Normally, tests in the transverse direction are required. If the width is insufficient to obtain transverse test specimens, or in the case of strain hardening alloys, tests in the longitudinal direction may be permitted. 2) Extruded products Extruded products or extruded drawn materials (pipes, bars, miscellaneous sections) are tested in the longitudinal direction; exception is made for closed profiles. After removal of test samples, each test specimen is to be marked so that its original identity, location and orientation are maintained. 2.6.4 2.7.4 Type and location of tensile test specimen A flat tensile test specimen is to be used for specified thicknesses up to and including 12,5mm. The tensile test specimen is to be prepared so that both rolled surfaces are maintained. For thicknesses exceeding 12,5mm, a round tensile test specimen is to be used. For thicknesses up to and including 40mm, the longitudinal axis of the round tensile test specimen is to be located at a distance from the surface equal to half of the thickness. For thicknesses over 40mm, the longitudinal axis of the round tensile test specimen is to be located at a distance from one of the surfaces equal to one quarter of the thickness. For pipes equal to or less than 40mm in diameter: the test specimen consists of a section of the tube itself. For pipes more than 40mm in diameter: the test specimen consists of a part of the tube sectional area only.

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Table 6 : Mechanical properties for extruded products 3mm < t < 50mm
Elongation (%) min A 50mm t<12,5mm 10 10 15 10 8 10 10 A 5d t12,5mm 12 12 18 12 6 8 8

Grade 5083 5083 5086 5086 6005A 6061 6082

Temper condition H111 0/H112 0/H111 H112 T5/T6 T5/T6 T5/T6

Yield strength Rp 0,2 (N/mm) min 110 125 95 95 215 240 260

Tensile strength Rm (N/mm) > 270 > 270 240 - 320 > 240 > 260 > 260 > 310

Note 1:The values are applicable for both longitudinal and transverse tensile test specimens.

Table 4 : Mechanical properties for extruded products 3mm t 50mm (1/7/2005)

Yield Strength Grade Temper Rp0.2 min. N/mm2 110 125 145 190 200 95 95 215 240 260

Tensile Strength Rm min. or range N/mm2 270 270 290 310 330 240-320 240 260 260 310

Elongation, % min. 1) A50 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm 3 t 50 mm 3 t 50 mm 3 t 50 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm t 12,5 mm t > 12,5 mm t 12,5 mm 10 8 10 8 8 6 12 10 18 15 12 10 17 13 10 12 10 A5d

0/H111 5083 H112 5383 5059 0/H111 H112 H112 0/H111 5086 H112 6005A 6061 6082 T5/T6 T5/T6 T5/T6

t > 12,5 mm Notes: 1) The values are also applicable for longitudinal and transverse tensile test specimens.

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Table 7 : Mechanical properties for extruded closed profiles (testing transverse to extruding direction)

Grade 6061 6005A 6082 (1)

Temper condition(1) T5/T6 T5/T6 T5/T6

Yield strength Rp 0,2 min 205 215 240

(N/mm)

Tensile strength Rm (N/mm) 245 250 290

Elongation (%)A 5d 4 5 5

min

T5 = products cooled after heat transformation and then artificially aged T6 = products solution heat treated and artificially aged.

2.7 2.8 Number of test specimens Testing 2.7.1 Series of test specimens a) One tensile test specimen is to be cut from each test sample. b) In addition, for press welded closed profiles, verification of proper fusion of press welds by macro section or drift expansion tests is to be performed on each batch. 2.7.2 2.8.1 Number of tensile test specimens Tensile test a) Rolled products One tensile test specimen is to be taken from each batch of the product. If the weight of one batch exceeds 2000 kg, one extra tensile test specimen is to be taken from every 2000 kg of the product or fraction thereof, in each batch. For single plates or for coils weighing more than 2000 kg each, one tensile test specimen per plate or coil only is to be taken. For plates to be used in the construction of cargo tanks, secondary barriers and process pressure vessels with design temperatures below -55C, a tensile test is required from each plate. b) Extruded products For products with a nominal weight of less than 1kg/m, one tensile test specimen is to be taken from each 1000 kg, or fraction thereof, in each batch. For nominal weights between 1 and 5 kg/m, one tensile test is to be taken from each 2000 kg or fraction thereof, in each batch. If the nominal weight exceeds 5kg/m, one tensile test specimen is to be taken for each 3000 kg of the product or fraction thereof, in each batch. For pipes, one test sample from each batch is to be taken. Batches are to be made up of no more than 50 tubes of the same diameter and wall thickness, manufactured from the same cast with the same final condition or heat treatment.
At the discretion of the Surveyor, tubes having slightly different diameters and/or thicknesses may be included in the same batch.

2.8.2 Verification of proper fusion of press welds (previous 2.7.1 b)) For press welded closed profiles, verification of proper fusion of press welds by macro-section or drift expansion tests is to be performed on each batch. 2.8.3 Drift expansion tests (1/7/2005) a) Every fifth profile is to be sampled after final heat treatment. For batches of five profiles or less, one profile is to be sampled. Profiles with lengths exceeding 6 m are to be sampled every profile at the start of the production. The number of tests may be reduced to every fifth profile if the results from the first 3-5 profiles are found to be acceptable. b) Each profile sampled is to have two samples cut from the front and back end of the production profile. c) The test specimens are to be cut with the ends perpendicular to the axis of the profile. The edges of the end may be rounded by filing. d) The length of the specimen is to be in accordance with Ch1, Sec2, [7.2]. e) Testing is to be carried out at ambient temperature and is to consist of expanding the end of the profile by means of a hardened conical steel mandrel having an included angle of at least 60. f) The sample is considered to be unacceptable if it fails with a clean split along the weld line which confirms lack of fusion. 12 (Part D)

2.8.4 Corrosion tests (1/7/2005) For rolled plates of grade 5083, 5383, 5059, 5086 and 5456 delivered in the tempers H116 or H321, one sample is to be tested per batch. Existing items 2.8, 2.9 and 2.10 are to be renumbered 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 respectively.

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CHAPTER 4 Ch 4, Sec 1, [2.5.5] Modify item [2.5.5] as follows: Section 1 EQUIPMENT

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

OMISSIS 2 Stud link chain cables and accessories OMISSIS 2.5 Rolled steel bars OMISSIS 2.5.5 Re-tests (1/7/2005)

If the tensile test requirements are not fulfilled, a re-test of two further specimens selected from the same sample is permissible. For re-test procedures, reference is to be made to Ch1, Sec1, [3.5] with specimens taken from the same sample. Failure to meet the specified requirements in either or both additional tests will result in rejection of the batch represented unless it is clearly attributable to improper simulated heat treatment. If the Charpy V-notch impact test requirements are not fulfilled, a re-test of three further specimens selected from the same sample is permissible. The results are to be added to those previously obtained to form a new average. The new average is to comply with the requirements. No more than two individual results are to be lower than the required average and no more than one result is to be below 70% of the specified average value. Failure to meet the requirements results in rejection of the batch represented unless it can be clearly attributable to improper simulated heat treatment. If failure to pass the tensile test or the Charpy V-notch impact test is definitely attributable to improper heat treatment of the test sample, a new test sample may be taken from the same piece and reheat treated. The complete test (both tensile and impact tests) is to be repeated and the original results obtained may be disregarded.

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CHAPTER 5 Ch 5, Sec 2, [1.7.3] Modify item [3.4.1] as follows: Section 2

WELDING

APPROVAL OF WELDING CONSUMABLES OMISSIS

1.7

Re-test procedures OMISSIS

1.7.3 Charpy V-notch impact test (1/7/2005) Where the average value on a set of tests does not comply with the required value, provided that not more than two test results are less than such value, with not more than one less than 70% of it, a second test may be allowed to be performed on three additional test specimens taken from the same sample. For acceptance, the new average, calculated on the basis of the six results of the first and second sets of three test specimens taken together, is to comply with the required value, not more than two individual values are to be lower than the required average and, of these, not more than one is to be less than 70% of it. For re-test procedures, reference is to be made to Ch1, Sec1, [3.5]. Where the values obtained do not meet the above requirements, re-tests, in duplicate, may be allowed at the discretion of the Society. To this end, two additional test samples are to be welded of the same type and with the same procedure as the original failed assembly and three impact test specimens are to be taken and tested from each of the samples. The average value obtained from the six tests is to meet the required value and only one individual value may be lower than the average required, provided it is not lower than 70% of it. Further re-tests may be carried out at the Surveyor's discretion, but these are to be performed on a new welded assembly and are to include all the tests required for the original assembly, including those which were previously satisfactory. Ch 5, Sec 2, Table 10 Modify the Table as follows: 5 5.2 Flux-wire combination for submerged arc welding of C and C-Mn steels OMISSIS Approval tests OMISSIS Table 10 : Test assemblies and mechanical tests required (1/7/2005)
Welding technique M Test assembly Type Deposited metal test Butt weld test T Butt weld test Butt weld test Butt weld test TM (1) Number 1 1 1 1 1 Thickness (mm) 20 20 - 25 12 - 15 20 - 25 30 - 35 Dimensions Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 14 Fig 14 Fig 14 2TL - 3KV 2TT 2 RB - 2FB - 3KV 2TT - 2 1RB - 2 1FB - 3KV 1TL - 2TT - 2 1RB - 2 1FB 3KV 1TL - 2TT - 2 1RB -2 1FB 3KV (2) Tests required (1)

Abbreviations: TL = longitudinal tensile test; TT = transverse tensile test; RB = root bend test; FB = face bend test; KV = Charpy V-notch impact test.

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(2)

Tests for both techniques are required; only one longitudinal tensile test is required on the deposited metal test.

OMISSIS

Ch 5, Sec 2, [5.2.5] Modify item [5.2.5] as follows: 5.2.5 Two-run technique (T) (1/7/2005) Where approval for use with two-run technique only is requested, two butt weld test assemblies are to be carried out as indicated in Tab 12 and no deposited metal test is requested. The grade of steel to be used for the preparation of the test assemblies is related to the grade of the wire flux combination as indicated in Tab 11. Each strength level requires separate approval. For flux to be approved under grades 4 and 5, in lieu of the hull steels specified in Tab 11, C-Mn steels for pressure vessels of grades L40 and L60, respectively, and strength appropriate to the wire flux combination strength may be used . The use of other types of steel is to be agreed with the Society on a case-by-case basis. The welding is to be performed in two runs, one from each side, using voltage and travel speed in accordance with the recommendation of the Manufacturer and normal good welding practice. In general, the following values of current parameters are to be complied with for welding the second run: 700-800 A for samples having thickness 12-15 mm 900-1000 A for samples having thickness 20-25 mm 1100-1200 A for samples having thickness 30-35 mm. After the completion of the first run, the flux and welding slag are to be removed and the assembly left in still air until it has cooled to 100C, the temperature being taken in the centre of the weld, on the surface of the seam. After being welded, the test assemblies are not to be subjected to any heat treatment except where approval has also been requested in the stress relieved condition. In such case the symbol D is to be added to the grade designation. The test assemblies are to be subjected to radiographic examination to ascertain freedom from lack of penetration or other defects in the weld, prior to the preparation of test specimens. The test specimens, shown in Fig 14, are to be taken for the following tests: a) two transverse tensile tests b) three Charpy V-notch impact tests c) two one root and two one bend tests. Where the approval is required for two-run technique only, one longitudinal tensile specimen is to be taken from the thicker plate, as shown in Fig 14. The results of the tests are to comply with the requirements of [5.2.6], as appropriate. The chemical analysis of the weld metal of the second run in each test assembly is to be supplied by the Manufacturer and is to include the content of all significant alloying elements, if any. OMISSIS 7 Wires and wire-gas combination for semiautomatic welding of C and C-Mn steels OMISSIS 7.6 Approval tests OMISSIS 7.6.3 Butt weld tests (editorial) Butt weld test assemblies as shown in Fig 16 are to be welded for each welding position (flat, horizontal, vertical upwards and downards and overhead) for which the wire gas combination is to be approved. One test sample is to welded in downhand position using, for the first run, a wire of 1,2 mm or the smallest diameter to be approved and, for the remaining runs, wires of the maximum diameter to be approved. Where wires are intended for flat position only, one additional test sample is to be welded, if possible using wires of different diameters from those required above. The other test assemblies are to be welded in the vertical upwards, downwards, horizontal and overhead positions, using for the first run a wire of 1,2 mm or the smallest diameter to be approved, and for the 16 (Part D)

remaining runs the largest diameter to be approved for the position concerned. The grade of steel to be used for the preparation of the test assemblies is related to the grade of the electrodes as indicated in Tab 6. For the electrodes to be approved under grades 4 and 5, in lieu of the hull steels specified in Tab 6, C-Mn steels for pressure vessels of grades L40 and L60, respectively, and strength appropriate to the electrode strength may be used. The use of other types of steel is to be agreed with the Society on a case-by-case basis. The welding is to be performed with the usual technique in compliance with requirements specified in [7.6.2] for the deposited metal test, as applicable. For all assemblies, the back sealing run is to be made with the same diameter of wire or with the largest diameter of wire used for the weld on the other side. After being welded, the test assemblies are not to be subjected to any heat treatment except where approval has also been requested in the stress relieved condition. In such case the symbol D is to be added to the grade designation. It is recommended and may be required that the welded assemblies should be subjected to a radiographic examination to ascertain if there are any defects in the weld prior to the preparation of test specimens. The specimens shown in Fig 16 are to be taken for the following tests: a) one longitudinal transverse tensile test b) three Charpy V-notch impact tests c) one face and one root bend tests. Three additional side bend tests [1.5.4] may be required by the Surveyor to be carried out for samples welded in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.

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Ch 5, Sec 2, Table 16 Last column of Table 16 is to be modified as follows:

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