Indian Raod cngress

Section 1900
Structural Steel
IS:4260 or any other relevant IS Specification and as agreed to by
the Engineer.
iv)
Liquid Penetration Inspection : The liquid penetrant test shall be
carried out for detection of surface defect in the weld, as per IS:3658,
in addition to visual inspection
The non-destructive testing of following welds be carried out using
one of the method or methods described at (ii), (iii) and (iv) above,
as may be agreed to by the Engineer.
a) All transverse butt welds in tension flange
b) 10 percent of the length of longitudinal and transverse butt
welds in tension flanges.
c) 5 percent of the length of longitudinal and transverse butt welds
in compression flanges.
d) All transverse butt welds in webs adjacent to tension flanges
as specified by the Engineer.
The particular length of welds in webs to be tested shall be agreed with the Engineer, in
case (b) or (c).
Where specified by the Engineer, bearing stiffeners or bearing diaphragms adjacent to
welds, flange plates adjacent to web/flange welds, plates at cruciform welds, plates in box
girder construction adjacent to corner welds or other details shall be ultrasonically tested
after fabrication.
Any lamination, lamellar tearing or other defect found shall be recorded and reported to
the Engineer for his decision.
Testing of Welding for Cast Steel : The testing of weld for cast steel shall be carried out
as may be agreed to by the Engineer.
Stud Shear Connectors : Stud shear connectors shall be subjected to the following
tests :
a) The fixing of studs after being welded in position shall be tested by
striking the side of the head of the stud with a 2 kg hammer to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
b) The selected stud head stroked with 6 kg hammer shall be capable
of lateral displacement of approximately 0.25 the height of the stud
from its original position. The stud weld shall not show any sign of
crack or lack of fusion.
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