ASTM_A_673_-_A_673M_-_07_2012.pdf

Designation:A673/A673M07(Reapproved 2012)American Association State Highwayand Transportation OfficialsStandard AASHTO No.:T 243Standard Specification forSampling Procedure for Impact Testing of Structural Steel1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A673/A673M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the procedure for longitudinalCharpy V-notch testing of structural steel and contains twofrequencies of testing.The impact properties of steel can varywithin the same heat and piece,be it as rolled,control rolled,or heat treated.The purchaser should,therefore,be aware thattesting of one plate,bar,or shape does not provide assuranceall plates,bars,or shapes of the same heat as processed will beidentical in toughness with the product tested.Normalizing orquenching and tempering the product will reduce the degree ofvariation.1.2 This specification is intended to supplement specifica-tions for structural steel when so specified.1.3 This specification does not necessarily apply to allproduct specifications;therefore,the manufacturer or processorshould be consulted for energy absorption levels and minimumtesting temperatures that can be expected or supplied.1.4 Two frequencies of testing(P and H)are prescribed.1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI unitsare to be regarded as standard.Within the text,the SI units areshown in brackets.The values stated in each system are notexact equivalents;therefore,each system must be used inde-pendently of the other.Combining values from the two systemsmay result in nonconformance with this specification.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for RolledStructural Steel Bars,Plates,Shapes,and Sheet PilingA370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testingof Steel Products3.Ordering Information3.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:3.1.1 Frequency of testing,(P)or(H),3.1.2 Test temperature(see 4.5 and 4.6),3.1.3 Minimum average absorbed energy value(see 4.1 and4.6),3.1.4 Transverse impact test orientation for plate widthsover 24 in.600 mm,if desired(see 4.2.2),3.1.5 Alternate core location(see 4.3),if applicable,and3.1.6 Condition(as-rolled,stress relieved,normalized,nor-malized and stress relieved,or quenched and tempered).4.Tests4.1 Impact testing shall be in accordance with Test Methodsand Definitions A370.An impact test shall consist of testingthree specimens taken from a single test coupon or testlocation,the average result of which shall be not less than theminimum average absorbed energy specified in the purchaseorder,which in no case shall be less than 7 ftlbf 10 J for fullsize specimens.4.2 Except as allowed by 4.3,specimens for plates and barsshall be taken from a location adjacent to the location specifiedfor the tension test specimen,and specimens for shapes shall betaken from a location at an end of the shape at a point one thirdthe distance from the outer edge of the flange or leg to the webor heel of the shape(see Fig.1 and Fig.2).For plates producedfrom coils,three impact tests shall be taken from the product ofeach coil or qualifying coil(see Section 5);one test couponshall be obtained from a location adjacent to the locationspecified for each of the two required tension tests(seeSpecification A6/A6M)and the third test coupon shall beobtained from a location immediately after the last plateproduced to the qualifying specification.4.2.1 Except as allowed by 4.2.2,the longitudinal axis ofeach specimen shall be parallel to the final direction of rollingof the plate or parallel to the major axis of the shape.4.2.2 If specified in the purchase order,for plate widths over24 in.600 mm,the longitudinal axis of each specimen shallbe transverse to the final direction of rolling of the plate.4.2.3 The longitudinal axis of each specimen shall belocated midway between the surface and the center of the1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges,Buildings,Rolling Stock and Ships.Current edition approved March 1,2012.Published April 2012.Originallyapproved in 1972.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as A673/A673M 07.DOI:10.1520/A0673_A0673M-07R12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 194