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Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard
Part A Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard for New
Construction
Part B Repair Quality Standard for Existing Ships
Appendix - Referenced IACS Unified Requirements
IACS Rec. 1996
No. 47
47-1
No.47(1996)
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Part A Shipbuilding andRepair Quality Standard forNew
Construction___________________________________________________________________________
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PART A - SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
1. Scope2. General requirements for new construction3.
Qualification of personnel and procedures3.1 Qualification of
welders3.2 Approval of welding procedures3.3 Qualification of NDE
operators4. Materials4.1 Materials for structural members4.2 Under
thickness tolerances4.3 Surface conditions5. Cutting5.1 Gas
cutting5.2 Plasma arc cutting5.3 Laser beam cutting6. Fabrication
and fairness6.1 Flange longitudinals and flange brackets6.2
Built-up sections6.3 Corrugated bulkheads6.4 Pillars, brackets and
stiffeners6.5 Maximum heating temperature on surface for line
heating6.6 Block assembly6.7 Special sub-assembly6.8 Shape6.9
Fairness of plating between frames6.10 Fairness of plating with
frames7. Alignment8. Welding8.1 Typical butt weld plate edge
preparation (manual welding)8.2 Typical fillet weld plate edge
preparation (manual welding)8.3 Typical butt and fillet weld
profile (manual welding)8.4 Lap, plug and slot welding8.5 Distance
between welds8.6 Automatic welding9. Repair9.1 Typical misalignment
repair9.2 Typical butt weld plate edge preparation repair (manual
welding)9.3 Typical fillet weld plate edge preparation repair
(manual welding)9.4 Typical fillet and butt weld profile repair
(manual welding)9.5 Distance between welds repair9.6 Erroneous hole
repair9.7 Repair by insert plate9.8 Weld surface repair
REFERENCES1. IACS Bulk Carriers - Guidelines for Surveys,
Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure2. TSCF Guidelines for the
inspection and maintenance of double hull tanker structures3. TSCF
Guidance manual for the inspection and condition assessment of
tanker structures4. IACS UR W7 Hull and machinery steel forgings5.
IACS UR W8 Hull and machinery steel castings6. IACS UR W11 Normal
and higher strength hull structural steel7. IACS UR W13 Allowable
under thickness tolerances of steel plates and wide flats8. IACS UR
W14 Steel plates and wide flats with improved through thickness
properties9. IACS UR W17 Approval of consummables for welding
normal and higher strength hull structural steels10. IACS UR Z10.1
Hull surveys of oil tankersand Z10.2 Hull surveys of bulk carriers
Annex I11. IACS Recommendation No. 12 Guidelines for surface finish
of hot rolled plates and wide flats 13. IACS Recommendation No. 20
Guide for inspection of ship hull welds
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1. Scope
1.1 This standard provides guidance on shipbuilding quality
standards for the hull structure during newconstruction and the
repair standard where the quality standard is not met.
Whereas the standard generally applies to- conventional ship
types,- parts of hull covered by the rules of the Classification
Society,- hull structures constructed from normal and higher
strength hull structural steel,
the applicability of the standard is in each case to be agreed
upon by the Classification Society.
The standard does generally not apply to the new construction
of- special types of ships as e.g. gas tankers- structures
fabricated from stainless steel or other, special types or grades
of steel
1.2 The standard covers typical construction methods and gives
guidance on quality standards for the mostimportant aspects of such
construction. Unless explicitly stated elsewhere in the standard,
the level ofworkmanship reflected herein will in principle be
acceptable for primary and secondary structure of
conventionaldesigns. A more stringent standard may however be
required for critical and highly stressed areas of the hull,
andthis is to be agreed with the Classification Society in each
case. In assessing the criticality of hull structure andstructural
components, reference is made to ref. 1, 2 and 3.
1.3 Details relevant to structures or fabrication procedures not
covered by this standard are to be approved by theClassification
Society on the basis of procedure qualifications and/or recognised
national standards.
1.4 It is intended that these standards provide guidance where
established shipbuilding or national standardsapproved by the
Classification Society do not exist.
1.5 For use of this standard, fabrication fit-ups, deflections
and similar quality attributes are intended to beuniformly
distributed about the nominal values. The shipyard is to take
corrective action to improve workprocesses that produce
measurements where a skewed distribution is evident. Relying upon
remedial steps thattruncate a skewed distribution of the quality
attribute is unacceptable.
2. General requirements for new construction
2.1 In general, the work is to be carried out in accordance with
the Classification Society Rules and under thesupervision of the
Surveyor to the Classification Society
2.2 Provisions are to be made for proper accessibility, staging,
lighting and ventilation. Welding operations are tobe carried out
under shelter from rain, snow and wind.
2.3 Welding of hull structures is to be carried out by qualified
welders, according to approved and qualifiedwelding procedures and
with welding consumables approved by the Classification Society,
see Section 3. Weldingoperations are to be carried out under proper
supervision by the shipbuilder.
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3. Qualification of personnel and procedures
3.1 Qualification of welders
3.1.1 Welders are to be qualified in accordance with the
procedures of the Classification Society or to a recognisednational
or international standard, e.g. EN 287, ISO 9606, ASME Section IX,
ANSI/AWS D1.1. Recognition ofother standards is subject to
submission to the Classification Society for evaluation.
Subcontractors are to keeprecords of welders qualification and,
when required, furnish valid approval test certificates.
3.1.2 Welding operators using fully mechanised or fully
automatic processes need generally not pass approvaltesting
provided that the production welds made by the operators are of the
required quality. However, operatorsare to receive adequate
training in setting or programming and operating the equipment
Records of training andproduction test results shall be maintained
on individual operators files and records, and be made available to
theClassification Society for inspection when requested.
3.2 Qualification of welding procedures
Welding procedures are to be qualified in accordance with the
procedures of the Classification Society or arecognised national or
international standard, e.g. EN288, ISO 9956, ASME Section IX,
ANSI/AWS D1.1.Recognition of other standards is subject to
submission to the Classification Society for evaluation. The
weldingprocedure should be supported by a welding procedure
qualification record. The specification is to include thewelding
process, types of electrodes, weld shape, edge preparation, welding
techniques and positions.
3.3 Qualification of NDE operators
3.3.1 Personnel performing non-destructive examination for the
purpose of assessing quality of welds inconnection with new
construction covered by this standard, are to be qualified in
accordance with ClassificationSociety rules or to a recognised
international or national qualification scheme. Records of
operators and theircurrent certificates are to be kept and made
available to the Surveyor for inspection.
4. Materials
4.1 Materials for Structural Members
All materials, including weld consummables, to be used for the
structural members are to be approved by theClassification Society
as per the approved construction drawings and meet the respective
IACS UnifiedRequirements. Additional recommendations are contained
in the following paragraphs.
All materials used should be manufactured at a works approved by
the Classification Society for the type andgrade supplied.
4.2 Under Thickness Tolerances
The maximum permissible under thickness tolerance, for hull
structural plates and wide flats with thicknesses of5mm and over,
for both normal and high strength steels, is -0.3mm. The thickness
is to be measured at randomlocations whose distance from an edge
shall be at least 10mm. Local surface depressions resulting
fromimperfections and ground areas resulting from the elimination
of defects may be disregarded provided theimperfections or grinding
are in accordance with the requirements of Section 4.3 Surface
Conditions.
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4.3 Surface Conditions
4.3.1 Definitions
Minor Imperfections: pittings, rolled-in scale, indentations,
roll marks, scratches and grooves
Defects: Cracks, shells, sand patches, sharp edged seams and
minor imperfections not exceeding the limits of table 1 in case
that the sum of the influenced area exceeds 5% of the total surface
in question
Depth of Imperfections or defects: the depth is to be measured
from the surface of the product
4.3.2 Unrepaired Conditions
Minor imperfections, in accordance with the limits described in
Table 1, are permissible and may be leftunrepaired.
4.3.3 Repairs of Defects
Defects are to be repaired by grinding or welding irrespective
of their size and number. Repair by grinding maybe carried out over
the entire surface up to a depth equal to the under thickness
tolerances given in para.4.2.
The sum of the repairs by welding and of the repairs by
grinding, reducing the nominal thickness by more than0.3mm, shall
not exceed 2% of the total surface in question.
4.3.4 Repairs by Grinding
For ground areas with a thickness less than the minimum
permissible thickness stated in para.4.2, the nominalthickness is
not to be reduced by more than 7% or 3mm, whichever is the lesser.
Each single ground area is notto exceed 0.25m2.
The defects are to be completely removed by grinding. Complete
elimination of the defects is to be verified by amagnetic particle
or dye penetrant test procedure. The ground areas must have smooth
transitions to thesurrounding surface.
4.3.5 Repairs by welding
Local defects, which cannot be repaired by grinding, may be
repaired by chipping and/or grinding followed bywelding in
accordance with the qualified procedures approved by the
Classification Society concerned.
Any single welded area is not to exceed 0.125m2. The weld
preparation should not reduce the thickness of theproduct below 80%
of the nominal thickness. Welding is to be completed with one layer
of weld bead in excess,which is subsequently to be ground smooth,
level with the plate surface. The soundness of the repair is to
beverified by ultrasonic, magnetic particle or dye penetrant
methods.
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Plate Thickness SurfaceArea
100% 15% 5% 2%
3 t < 8mm N + 0.1 0.2 - 0.4 -N 0.2 - 0.3 0.4N - 0.1 0.2 - -
0.4N - 0.2 0.1 0.2 - 0.4N - 0.3 0.0 0.2 - 0.4
8 t < 25mm N + 0.2 0.3 - 0.5 -N + 0.1 0.3 - 0.4 0.5N 0.3 - -
0.5N - 0.1 0.2 0.3 - 0.5N - 0.2 0.1 0.3 - 0.5N - 0.3 0.0 0.3 -
0.5
25 t
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4.3.6 Further Defects
4.3.6.1 Lamination
Investigation to be carried out at the steelmill into the cause
and extent of the laminations. Severe lamination is tobe repaired
by a local insert plates. The minimum breadth of the plate to be
repaired by insert is to be:
1600mm for shell and strength deck plating in way of cruciform
or T-joints, 800mm for shell, strength deck plating and other
primary members, 300mm for other structural members.
Local limited lamination may be repaired by chipping and/or
grinding followed by welding in accordance withsketch (a). In case
where the local limited lamination is near the plate surface, the
repair may be carried out asshown in sketch (b). For limitations
see paragraph 4.3.5.
(a) (b)
4.3.6.2 Weld Spatters
Loose weld spatters are to be removed completely by grinding to
clean metal (see Table 9.13) on:
shell plating deck plating on exposed decks in tanks for
chemical cargoes in tanks for fresh water and for drinking water in
tanks for lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, including service
tanks
5. Cutting
5.1 Gas Cutting
The deviation u of cut edges (see sketch (a)), from a right
angle or from a required slope, and the roughness ofthe cut edges
R, is to meet the following requirements:
Mechanised Gas Cutting Manual Gas Cutting: Free Edges
Cut Thickness Standard Limit Strength Members Standard Limit
a20mm u=0.6mm u=1.2mm u=1.5mm u=1.5mmR=100m R=150m R=150m
R=300m
Others
a>20mm u=0.75mm u=1.5mm u=1.5mm u=1.5mmR-100m R=150m R=300m
R=500m
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Manual Gas Cutting: Welding Edges
Standard Limit
Strength Members u=1.5mm u=1.5mmR=400m R=800m*
Others u=1.5mm u=1.5mmR=800m* R=1500m*
Individual non-sharp notches caused by torch failures (scouring)
are not to be greater than 3mm in depth. Deeperscores should be
removed by grinding.
* Unless the welding procedure needs smaller tolerances.
a
u
u
a
(a) deviation u from a right angle or from a required slope
5.2 Plasma Arc Cutting
The deviation u of the cut edge (see sketch (a)), from a right
angle or from a required slope, and the roughness ofthe cut edge R,
is to meet the following requirements:
Mechanised Plasma Arc Cutting
Cut Thickness Standard Limit
a20mm u=1.0mm u=1.5mmR=100m R=150m
a>20mm u=0.75mm u=1.5mmR=100m R=150m
The tolerances for manual cutting are to be agreed by the
Classification Society concerned.
5.3 Laser Beam Cutting
The standard range and the tolerance limits for the deviation
from a right angle or from a required slope of thecut edges and the
roughness of the cut edges are to be agreed by the Classification
Society concerned.
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6. Fabrication and fairness
6.1 Flanged longitudinals and flanged brackets (see Table
6.1)6.2 Built-up sections (see Table 6.2)6.3 Corrugated bulkheads
(see Table 6.3)6.4 Pillars, brackets and stiffeners (see Table
6.4)6.5 Maximum heating temperature on surface for line heating
(see Table 6.5)6.6 Block assembly (see Table 6.6)6.7 Special
sub-assembly (see Table 6.7)6.8 Shape (see Table 6.8 and 6.9)6.9
Fairness of plating between frames (see Table 6.10)6.10 Fairness of
plating with frames (see Table 6.11)
7. Alignment
The quality standards for alignment of hull structural
components during new construction are shown in Tables7.1, 7.2 and
7.3. The classification society may require a closer construction
tolerance in areas requiring specialattention, as follows:
Regions exposed to high stress concentrations Fatigue prone
areas Detail design block erection joints Higher tensile steel
regions
8. Welding Details
8.1 Typical butt weld plate edge preparation (manual welding) -
see Table 8.1 and 8.28.2 Typical fillet weld plate edge preparation
(manual welding) - see Table 8.3 and 8.48.3 Typical butt and fillet
weld profile (manual welding) - see Table 8.58.4 Lap, plug and slot
welding - see Table 8.68.5 Distance between welds - see Table
8.78.6 Automatic welding - see Table 8.8
9. Repair
9.1 Typical misalignment repair - see Tables 9.1 to 9.39.2
Typical butt weld plate edge preparation repair (manual welding) -
see Table 9.4 and 9.59.3 Typical fillet weld plate edge preparation
repair (manual welding) - see Tables 9.6 to 9.89.4 Typical fillet
and butt weld profile repair (manual welding) - see Table 9.99.5
Distance between welds repair - see Table 9.109.6 Erroneous hole
repair - see Table 9.119.7 Repair by insert plate - see Table
9.129.8 Weld surface repair - see Table 9.13
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
b
a
compared to correct size
+ 3 mm + 5 mm
TABLE 6.1 - FLANGED LONGITUDINALS AND BRACKETS
+ 3 mm + 5 mm per 100 mm of a
Angle between flange and web
compared to template
Straightness in plane of flangeand web
+ 10 mm + 25 mm per 10 m
a
Breadth of flange
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
Frames and longitudinal
+ 1.5 mm + 3 mm per 100 mm of a
Distortion of face plate
d
d < 3 + a/100 mm d < 5 + a/100 mm
Distortion of girder and transverseat upper edge and flange
+5 mm +8 mm per span betweenprimary members
TABLE 6.2 - BUILT UP SECTIONS
a
a
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
Mechanical bending
R > 3t mm
Breadth of corrugation
Depth of corrugation
+ 3 mm + 6 mm
+ 3 mm + 6 mm
h
P P
Pitch and depth of swedgedcorrugated bulkhead comparedwith
correct value
TABLE 6.3 - CORRUGATED BULKHEADS
h : + 2.5 mm h : + 5 mm
Where it is not aligned with other bulkheads
P : + 6 mm P : + 9 mm
Where it is aligned with other bulkheads
P : + 2 mm P : + 3 mm
Breadth of corugation web
+ 3 mm + 6 mm
Material to be suitable forcold flanging (forming)and welding in
way ofradius
R
t
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
4 mm 6 mm
Pillar (between decks)
D
Cylindrical structure diameter(pillars, masts, posts, etc.)
+ D/200 mm + D/150 mm
max. + 5 mm max. 7.5 mm
Tripping bracket and small stiffener,distortion at the part of
free edge
a < t/2 mm
at
HD
F0
Snipe end of secondary face platesand stiffeners 0 = 300
H = 15 mm
D = 25 mm
F = 15 mm
+ 5 mm- 5 mm
+ 10 mm- 5 mm
+ 5 mm
TABLE 6.4 - PILLARS, BRACKETS AND STIFFENERS
max. 8mm
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TABLE 6.5 - MAXIMUM HEATING TEMPERATURE ON SURFACE FOR LINE
HEATING FOR PLATE FORMING
Item Standard Limit Remarks
ConventionalProcessAH32-EH32 &AH36-EH36
Water cooling justafter heating
under 650C
TCMP typeAH32-EH32 &AH36-EH36(Ceq.>0.38%)
Air cooling afterheating
under 900C
Air cooling andsubsequent watercooling afterheating
under 900C (startingtemperature of watercooling to be
under500C)
TMCP typeAH32-DH32 &AH36-DH36(Ceq.0.38%)
Water cooling justafter heating or aircooling
under 1000C
TMCP typeEH32 & EH36(Ceq.0.38%)
Water cooling justafter heating or aircooling
under 900C
NOTE:
Ceq = C + Mn6
+ Cr + Mo + V
5 +
Ni + Cu15
(%)
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TABLE 6.6 - BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Item Standard Limit Remarks
Flat Plate Assembly
Length and Breadth 2.5mm 5mm
Distortion 10mm 20mm
Squareness 5mm 10mm
Deviation of interior members from plate 5mm 10mm
Curved plate assembly
Length and Breadth 2.5mm 5mm Measured along
Distortion 10mm 20mm the girth
Squareness 10mm 15mm
Deviation of interior members from plate 5mm 10mm
Flat cubic assembly
Length and Breadth 2.5m 5mm
Distortion 10mm 20mm
Squareness 5mm 10mm
Deviation of interior members from plate 5mm 10mm
Twist 10mm 20mm
Deviation between upper and lower plate 5mm 10mm
Curved cubic assembly
Length and Breadth 2.5mm 5mm measured along
Distortion 10mm 20mm with girth
Squareness 10mm 15mm
Deviation of interior members from plate 5mm 10mm
Twist 15mm 25mm
Deviation between upper and lower plate 7mm 15mm
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TABLE 6.7 - SPECIAL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Item Standard Limit Remarks
Distance between upper/lower gudgeon 5mm 10mm
Distance between aft edge of boss and aftpeak bulkhead
5mm 10mm
Twist of sub-assembly of stern frame 5mm 10mm
Deviation of rudder from shaft centre line 4mm 8mm
Twist of rudder plate 6mm 10mm
Flatness of top plate of main engine bed 5mm 10mm
Breadth and length of top plate of mainengine bed
4mm 6mm
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
TABLE 6.8 - SHAPE
CL
Rise of floor amidships
Cocking-up of aft-body
Cocking-up of fore body
Deformation for the distance betweentwo adjacent bulkheads
Deformation for the whole length
+ 50 mm
+ 15 mm
+ 30 mm
+ 20 mm
+ 15 mm
per 100 m againstthe line of keelsighting
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TABLE 6.9 - SHAPE
Item Standard Limit Remarks
Length between perpendiculars 50per 100m
Applied toships of 100metre lengthand above.For theconvenience
ofthemeasurementthe point wherethe keel isconnected tothe curve of
thestern may besubstituted forthe foreperpendicularin
themeasurementof the length.
Length between aft edge of boss andmain engine
25mm
Moulded breadth at midship 15mm Applied toships of 15metre
breadthand above.Measured onthe upper deck.
Moulded depth at midship 10mm Applied toships of 10metre
depthand above.
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TABLE 6.10 - FAIRNESS OF PLATING BETWEEN FRAMES
Item Standard Limit Remarks
Shell plateParallel part(side & bottom shell)
4mm
Fore and aft part 5mm
Tank top plate 4mm 8mm
BulkheadLongl. bulkheadTrans. bulkheadSwash bulkhead 6mm
Parallel part 4mm
Strength deck Fore and aft part 6mm 9mm
Covered part 7mm 9mm
Second deckBare part 6mm 8mm
Covered part 7mm 9mm
Forecastle deckpoop deck
Bare part 4mm 8mm
Covered part 6mm 9mm
Super structuredeck
Bare part 4mm 6mm
Covered part 7mm 9mm
Outside wall 4mm 6mm
House wall Inside wall 6mm 8mm
Covered part 7mm 9mm
Interior member (web of girder, etc) 5mm 7mm
Floor and girder in double bottom 5mm 7mm
s
d
d
s
300 < s < 1000
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TABLE 6.11 - FAIRNESS OF PLATING WITH FRAMES
Item Standard Limit Remarks
Shell plate Parallel part 2 /1000mm 3 /1000mm
Fore and aft part 3 /1000mm 4 /1000mm
Strength deck(excludingcross deck) andtop plate ofdouble
bottom
- 3 /1000mm 4 /1000mm To be measuredbetween on trans.space (min.
l=3m)
Bulkhead - 4 /1000mm 5 /1000mm
Others - 5 /1000mm 6 /1000mm
l m
l = span of frame(minimuml = 3 m)
d
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
a < 3.0 mm
TABLE 7.1 - ALIGNMENT
a < 0.15t strengtha < 0.2t other
t
a
a
t
Alignment of fillet welds
Where t3 is less thant1, then t3 should besubsituted for t1
inthe standard
t1t2
t3
a
a1
a
t1
0
a) strength and highertensilea < t1/3 measuredon the
median
a1 < (5t1 - 3t2)/6measured on theheel line
b) othera < t1/2 measuredon the median
a1 < (2t1 - t2)/2measured on theheel line
t1 < t2
Alignment of fillet welds
a) strength and highertensile steel
a < t1/3 measuredon the median
b) other
a1 < t1/2 measuredon the heel line
a1
Alignment of butt welds
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
TABLE 7.2 - ALIGNMENT
Alignment of flange of T-longitudinal
a b
a < 0.04b strength a = 8.0 mm
a t
Alignment of height of T-bar,L-angle bar or bulb
Primary membersa < 0.15t
Secondary membersa < 0.20t
3.0 mm
d < L/50L
d
Alignment of panel stiffener
Alignment of lap welds
a
a
a < 2.0 mm
a
Gap between bracket/intercostal andstiffener
a < 2.0 mm 3 mm
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
d > 75 mm
s < 2.0 mm
TABLE 7.3 - ALIGNMENT
d
Position of scallop
ss
Gap around stiffener cut-out
s
a
Gap between beam and frame
a < 2.0 mm
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
Square butt
G
t
0
G
t
R
Single bevel butt
G
t
R
0Double bevel butt
Gt R
0
Double vee butt, uniform bevels
G
t
R
0
0
h
Double vee butt, non-uniform bevel
TABLE 8.1 -TYPICAL BUTT WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION (MANUAL
WELDING)
t < 5 mmG = 3 mm
t > 5 mmG < 3 mmR < 3 mm = 500 - 700
t > 19 mmG < 3 mmR < 3 mm = 500 - 700
G < 3 mmR < 3 mm = 500 - 700
G < 3 mmR < 3 mm6 < h < t/3 mm = 500
= 900
see Note 1
see Note 1
see Note 1
see Note1
see Note 1
Different plate edge preparation may be accepted or approved by
the Classification Society on the basisof an appropiate welding
procedure specification.
NOTE 1
For welding procedures other that manual welding, see paragraph
3.2 Qualification of weld procedures
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
Single vee butt, one side welding withbacking strip (temporary
or permanent)
G
t
0
TABLE 8.2 - TYPICAL BUTT WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION (MANUAL
WELDING)
G = 3 - 9 mm = 300 - 450 see Note 1
Single vee butt
G
t
0
R
= 500 - 700
R < 3 mm
G < 3 mm
see Note 1
Different plate edge preparation may be accepted or approved by
the Classification Society on the basisof an appropiate welding
procedure specification.
NOTE 1
For welding procedures other that manual welding, see paragraph
3.2 Qualification of weld procedures
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
G
t
Tee Fillet
TABLE 8.3 - TYPICAL FILLET WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION (MANUAL
WELDING)
G < 2 mm
G
t
R
0
Single bevel tee
G < 3 mmR < 3 mm = 500
see Note 1
G0 0
Small angle fillet
= 500 - 700
= 700 - 900G < 2 mm
see Note 1
see Note 1
G
t
Single bevel tee with permanentbacking
G < 4 - 6 mm
Not normally forstrength members
also see Note 1
o o = 30o - 450
Different plate edge preparation may be accepted or approved by
the Classification Society on the basisof an appropiate welding
procedure specification.
NOTE 1
For welding procedures other that manual welding, see paragraph
3.2 Qualification of weld procedures
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Detail Standard Remarks
G
t
G
t
R
0
r0
Single J tee
R
Double bevel tee symmetrical
TABLE 8.4 - TYPICAL FILLET WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION (MANUAL
WELDING)
Limit
G = 2.5 - 4 mmr = 12 - 15 mmR = 3mm > 350
t > 19 mmG < 3 mmR < 3 mm = 500
G
t
r0
R
Double J bevel symmetrical
G = 2.5 - 4 mmR < 3 mmr = 12 - 15 mm > 350
see Note 1
G
t
R
500 500
Double bevel tee assymetrical
t > 19 mmG < 3 mmR < 3 mm
see Note1
see Note 1
see Note 1
Different plate edge preparation may be accepted or approved by
the Classification Society on the basisof an appropiate welding
procedure specification.
NOTE 1
For welding procedures other that manual welding, see paragraph
3.2 Qualification of weld procedures
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
S
a
450
Fillet weld leg length
0
Fillet weld toe angle
< 900
R
t 0 h
< 60o
h < 0.2R
Butt weld toe angle
Butt weld undercut
D
Fillet weld undercut
TABLE 8.5 -TYPICAL BUTT AND FILLET WELD PROFILE (MANUAL
WELDING)
s = leg lengtha = throat depth
s > 0.9sda > 0.9ad
sd = design s
ad = design a
maximumh 6 mm
over shortweld lengths
in areas of stressconcentration and fatigue,the Class Society
mayrequire a lesser angle
D = 0 mm 0.5 mm
D = 0 mm 0.5 mmD
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
bt1t2
t1 > t2
b = 2t2 + 25
Fillet weld in lap joint
bt2
b > 2t2 + 25 mm
Fillet weld in joggled lap joint
TABLE 8.6 -TYPICAL LAP, PLUG AND SLOT WELDING (MANUAL
WELDING)
l L
Plug welding
t < 12 mm 12 < t < 25 mm
l 60 mm 80 mmR 6 mm 0.5t mm
t < 12 mm t > 12mm
G 20 mm 2tl 80 mm 100 mm
L 2l - 3lmax. 250 mm
q
0
G
l L
tR
Slot welding
G
t1
t1 > t2
t
location of lap joint tobe approved by theClassification
Society
q 40o-50o 30o
G 12mm t mm
L > 2l
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
Scallops over weld seams
d
Distance between two butt welds
d
Distance between butt weld andfillet weld
d > 10 mm
d > 0 mm
d
d
Distance between butt welds
TABLE 8.7 - DISTANCE BETWEEN WELDS
d > 5 mm
for r > 30 mm
for cut-outs
d > 30 mm
for margin plates
d > 300 mm
150 mm
r
d
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Detail Standard Limit Remarks
G
G
G
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
0 < G < 0.8 mm G < 5 mm
TABLE 8.8 - AUTOMATIC ARC WELDING
Edge preparation as perTables 8.1 and 8.2
SAW may follow WPSapproved by theClassification Society
see Note 1
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
t
a
Alignment of butt joints
a b
LAlignment of flange of T-longitudinal
a
Alignment of height of T-bar,L-angle bar or bulb
Alignment of lap welds
a
a
t1t2
t3
t1 < t2
Alignment of fillet welds
TABLE 9.1 - TYPICAL MISALIGNMENT REPAIR
a
Where t3 is lessthan t1, then t3should be substitutedfor t1 in
standard
a) strength and higher tensile steel
t1/3 < a < t1/2 - generally increaseweld throat by 10%
a > t1/2 - release and adjust over a minimumof 50a
b) Other
Strength membersa > 0.15t1 or a > 3 mmrelease and
adjust
Othersa > 0.2t1 or a > 3 mmrelease and adjust
2 mm < a < 5 mmweld leg length to be increased by the
sameamount as increase in gap
a > 5 mmmembers to be re-aligned
When 0.04b < a < 0.08b, max. 8 mmgrind corners to smooth
taper over aminimum distance L=3a
When a > 0.08b or 8 mmrelease and adjust over minimum
L=50a
When 3 mm < a < 6 mmbuilding up by weldingWhen a > 6
mmrelease and adjust over minimum L=50afor primary structure and
L=30a elsewhere
a > t1/2 - release and adjust over a minimumof 30a
L
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
TABLE 9.2 - TYPICAL MISALIGNMENT REPAIR
a
Gap between beam and frame
a > 2 mm - release and adjust
a
Gap between bracket/intercostal andstiffener
When 2 mm < a < 5 mmweld leg length to be increased
byincrease in gap
When 5 mm < a < 10 mmchamfer 300 - 400 and build upwith
welding
When a > 10 mmincrease gap to 50mm and fitcollar plate
b
b = (2t + 25) mm, min. 50 mm
t t1
t > t1
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
Position of scallop
TABLE 9.3 - MISALIGNMENT REPAIR
ss
Gap around stiffener cut-out
s
d
b (min. 50mm)
When d < 75 mm, web plate to becut between scallop and slot,
andcollar plate to be fitted
When s > 10 mmcut off nib and fit collar plate withsame
height as nib
b
20 mm < b < 50 mm
When 5 mm < s < 10 mmnib to be chamfered and built up
bywelding
When 2 mm < s < 5 mmweld leg length to be increased as
muchas increase in gap opening over 2 mm
OR fit smal collar over scallop
OR fit collar plate over scallop
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
Square butt
G
t
0
G
t
R
Single bevel butt
G
t
R
0Double bevel butt
Gt R
0
Double vee butt, uniform bevels
G
t
R
0
0
h
Double vee butt, non-uniform bevel
TABLE 9.4 - TYPICAL BUTT WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION REPAIR
(MANUAL WELDING)
When G < 10 mmchamfer to 450 and build up bywelding
When G > 10 mmbuild up with backing strip; remove,back gouge
and seal weld;or, insert plate, min. width 300 mm
When 3 mm < G < 3t/2 mm (maximum25mm)
build up gap with welding onone or both sides of preparation,
withpossible use of backing strip asnecessary, to maximum t/2.
When G > 25 mm or 3t/2an insert plate, of minimum width300mm,
to welded in place
300 mm
where a backing strip is used, the backing stripis to be
removed, the weld back gouged, and asealing weld made
max. t/2
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Detail Repair Standard Remarks
Single vee butt, one side weldingwith backing strip
G
t
0
G
t
0
Single vee butt, one side welding
Single vee butt
G
t
0
R
TABLE 9.5 - TYPICAL BUTT WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION REPAIR
(MANUAL WELDING)
When G < 25 mm or G < t/2build up edge preparation on one
orboth sides, grind edge preparation,weld with backing strip,
removebacking strip, back gouge,
When G > 25 mminsert plate, min. width 300mm
300 mm
When 3 mm < G < 3t/2 mm (maximum25mm)build up gap with
welding onone or both sides of preparation, withpossible use of
backing strip asnecessary, to maximum t/2.
When G > 25 mm or t/2an insert plate, of minimum width300mm,
to welded in place
300 mm
Where a backing strip is used, the backingstrip is to be
removed, the weld back gouged,and a sealing weld made
max. t/2
and back weld
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
G
t
Tee Fillet
G
t
300- 450
G
TABLE 9.6 - TYPICAL FILLET WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION REPAIR
(MANUAL WELDING)
2 mm < G < 5 mm - leg lengthincreased to Rule leg + (G -
2)
5 mm < G < 16 mm - chamfer to300 to 450, build up with
welding,on one side, with or without backingstrip, grind and
weld
G > 16 mm or G > 1.5t - new plateto be inserted (min.
300mm)
300 mmminimum
t1
t
t2a
b
Liner treatment
t2 < t < t1G < 2 mma = 5 mm + fillet leg length
Not to be used incargo area or areasof tensile
stressperpendicular toliner
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
G
t
TABLE 9.7 - TYPICAL FILLET WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION REPAIR
(MANUAL WELDING)
3 mm < G < 5 mmbuild up weld
G > 16 mm - new plate to beinserted of minimum width
300mm
5 mm < G < 16 mm - build up withwelding, with or without
backingstrip, remove backing strip if used,back gouge and back
weld
300 mmminimum
G
t
R
0
Single bevel tee
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
G
t
G
t
R
0
r0
Single J tee
R
Double bevel tee symmetrical
G
t
R
500 500
Double bevel tee assymetrical
G
t
r0
R
Double J bevel symmetrical
TABLE 9.8 -TYPICAL FILLET WELD PLATE EDGE PREPARATION REPAIR
(MANUAL WELDING)
When 3 mm < G < 16 mmbuild up with welding using ceramicor
other approved backing bar,remove, back gouge and back weld
When G > 16 mm - insert plate ofminimum height 300mm to be
fitted
300 mmmin.
as single bevel tee
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
S
a
450
Fillet weld leg length
Fillet weld toe angle
> 900 grinding, and welding,where necessary, to make <
900
R
t 0 h
Butt weld toe angle
D
Butt weld undercut
D
Fillet weld undercut
TABLE 9.9 - TYPICALFILLET AND BUTT WELD PROFILE REPAIR (MANUAL
WELDING)
Where D > 1 mmundercut to be filled by welding
Increase leg or throat bywelding over
Short beads, less than50 mm, to be avoidedin higher tensile
steel
> 900 grinding, and welding,where necessary, to make <
900
Microgrooves of groundedge to be parallel to mainstress
direction
Where 0.5 < D < 1 mmundercut to be ground smooth(localised
only)
0
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
Scallops over weld seams
TABLE 9.10 - DISTANCE BETWEEN WELDS REPAIR
Hole to be cut and ground smooth toobtain distance
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
TABLE 9.11 - ERRONEOUS HOLE REPAIR
Holes made erroneously D < 200 mm
D
Strength membersopen hole to minimum 75 mm dia.,fit and weld
spigot piece
0GD
l
t
t1
= 300 - 400
G = 4 - 6 mm1/2 t < t1 < tl = 50 mm
ORopen hole to over 300 mm and fitinsert plate
Other members
open hole to over 300 mm and fitinsert plateOR fit lap plate
t1
t2
L
t1 = t2 L = 50 mm, min
Holes made erroneously D > 200 mm
D
Strength membersopen hole to over 300 mm and fitinsert plate
Other membersopen hole to over 300 mm and fitinsert plateOR fit
lap plate
t1
t2
L
t1 = t2 L = 50 mm, min
The fiting of spigot piecesin areas of high stressconcentration
or fatigueis to be approved by theClassification Society
Fillet weld to be madeafter butt weld
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
TABLE 9.12 - REPAIR BY INSERT PLATE
B
L
Repair by insert plate
L = 300 mm minimum
B = 300 mm minimum
R = 5t mm100 mm minimum
(1) seam with insert piece is to bewelded first
(2) original seam is to be releasedand welded over for a
minimumof 100 mm
B
L
(2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)R
(4) (4)
(3)
Lmin
(2) (1)150 150
(4)
(3) (3)
Repair of built section by insert plate
Lmin > 300 mm
Welding sequence
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Web butt weld scallop to befilled during final pass (4)
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Detail Repair standard Remarks
TABLE 9.13 - WELD SURFACE REPAIR
Weld spatter 1. Remove spatter observed beforeblasting with
scraper or chippinghammer, etc.
2. For spatter observed after blasting:
a) Remove with a chipping hammer,scraper, etc.
In principal, nogrinding is appliedto weld surface
h < 3 mm
Irregularity of manual weld
When the surface irregularity exceeds3mm, apply grinding until
theirregularity becomes less than 3mm
This repair standardis applicable to filletwelds also
Arc strike
Remove the hardened zone by grinding
b) For spatter not easily removedwith a chipping hammer,
scraper,etc., grind the sharp angle ofspatter to make it obtuse
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Part B Repair Quality Standardfor Existing
Ships___________________________________________________________________________
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PART B -SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR QUALITY STANDARD FOR EXISTING
SHIPS
CONTENTS:
1. Scope2. General requirements to repairs and repairers3.
Qualification of personnel3.1 Qualification of welders3.2
Qualification of welding procedures3.3 Qualification of NDE
operators4. Materials4.1 General requirements to materials4.2
Equivalency of material grades5. General requirements to welding5.1
Correlation of welding consumables to hull structural steels5.2
General requirements to preheating and drying out5.3 Dry welding on
hull plating below the waterline of vessels afloat6. Repair quality
standard6.1 Welding, general6.2 Renewal of plates6.3 Doubler on
plates6.4 Renewal of internals/stiffeners6.5 Renewal of
internals/stiffeners - transitions inverted angles/bulb profiles6.6
Termination of straps6.7 Welding of pitting corrosion6.8 Welding
repairs of cracks6.9 Grinding of shallow cracks
REFERENCES
1. IACS Bulk Carriers - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and
Repair of Hull Structure2. TSCF Guidelines for the inspection and
maintenance of double hull tanker structures3. TSCF Guidance manual
for the inspection and condition assessment of tanker structures4.
IACS UR W 11 Normal and higher strength hull structural steels5.
IACS UR W 13 Allowable under thickness tolerances of steel plates
and wide flats6. IACS UR W 17 Approval of consumables for welding
normal and higher strength hull structural steels7. IACS Z 10.1
Hull surveys of oil tankers and Z 10.2 Hull surveys of bulk
carriers Table IV8. IACS UR Z 13 Voyage repairs and maintenance9.
IACS Recommendation 12 Guidelines for surface finish of hot rolled
steel plates and wide flats10. IACS Recommendation 20 Guide for
inspection of ship hull welds
1. Scope
1.1 This standard provides guidance on quality of repair of hull
structures. The standard covers permanentrepairs of existing
ships.
Whereas the standard generally applies to- conventional ship
types,- parts of hull covered by the rules of the Classification
Society,- hull structures constructed from normal and higher
strength hull structural steel, the applicability of the standard
is in each case to be agreed upon by the Classification
Society.
The standard does generally not apply to repair of- special
types of ships as e.g. gas tankers- structures fabricated from
stainless steel or other, special types or grades of steel
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1.2 The standard covers typical repair methods and gives
guidance on quality standard on the most importantaspects of such
repairs. Unless explicitly stated elsewhere in the standard, the
level of workmanship reflectedherein will in principle be
acceptable for primary and secondary structure of conventional
design. A morestringent standard may however be required for
critical and highly stressed areas of the hull, and is to be
agreedwith the Classification Society in each case. In assessing
the criticality of hull structure and structuralcomponents,
reference is made to ref. 1, 2 and 3.
1.3 Restoration of structure to the original standard may not
constitute durable repairs of damages originatingfrom insufficient
strength or inadequate detail design. In such cases strengthening
or improvements beyond theoriginal design may be required. Such
improvements are not covered by this standard, however it is
referred toref. 1, 2 and 3.
2. General requirements for repairs and repairers
2.1 In general, when hull structure covered by classification is
to be subjected to repairs, the work is to be carriedout under the
supervision of the Surveyor to the Classification Society. Such
repairs are to be agreed prior tocommencement of the work.
2.2 Repairs are to be carried out by workshops, repair yards or
personnel who have demonstrated their capabilityto carry out hull
repairs of adequate quality in accordance with the Classification
Societys requirements and thisstandard.
2.3 Repairs are to be carried out under working conditions that
facilitate sound repairs. Provisions are to be madefor proper
accessibility, staging, lighting and ventilation. Welding
operations are to be carried out under shelterfrom rain, snow and
wind.
2.4 Welding of hull structures is to be carried out by qualified
welders, according to approved and qualifiedwelding procedures and
with welding consumables approved by the Classification Society,
see Section 3. Weldingoperations are to be carried out under proper
supervision of the repair yard.
2.5 Where repairs to hull which affect or may affect
classification are intended to be carried out during a
voyage,complete repair procedure including the extent and sequence
of repair is to be submitted to and agreed upon bythe Surveyor to
the Classification Society reasonably in advance of the repairs.
See Ref. 8.
3. Qualification of personnel
3.1 Qualification of welders3.1.1 Welders are to be qualified in
accordance with the procedures of the Classification Society or to
a recognisednational or international standard, e.g. EN 287, ISO
9606, ASME Section IX, ANSI/AWS D1.1. Recognition ofother standards
is subject to submission to the Classification Society for
evaluation. Repair yards and workshopsare to keep records of
welders qualification and, when required, furnish valid approval
test certificates.
3.1.2 Welding operators using fully mechanised of fully
automatic processes need generally not pass approvaltesting,
provided that production welds made by the operators are of the
required quality. However, operators areto receive adequate
training in setting or programming and operating the equipment.
Records of training andproduction test results shall be maintained
on individual operators files and records, and be made available to
theClassification Society for inspection when requested.
3.2 Qualification of welding proceduresWelding procedures are to
be qualified in accordance with the procedures of the
Classification Society or arecognised national or international
standard, e.g. EN288, ISO 9956, ASME Section IX, ANSI/AWS
D1.1.Recognition of other standards is subject to submission to the
Classification Society for evaluation. The weldingprocedure should
be supported by a welding procedure qualification record. The
specification is to include thewelding process, types of
electrodes, weld shape, edge preparation, welding techniques and
positions
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3.3 Qualification of NDE operators3.3.1 Personnel performing non
destructive examination for the purpose of assessing quality of
welds inconnection with repairs covered by this standard, are to be
qualified in accordance with the Classification Societyrules or to
a recognised international or national qualification scheme.
Records of operators and their currentcertificates are to be kept
and made available to the Surveyor for inspection.
4. Materials
4.1. General requirements for materials4.1.1 The requirements
for materials used in repairs are in general the same as the
requirements for materialsspecified in the Classification Societys
rules for new constructions, (ref. 5)
4.1.2 Replacement material is in general to be of the same grade
as the original approved material. Alternatively,material grades
complying with recognised national or international standards may
be accepted by theClassification Societies provided such standards
give equivalence to the requirements of the original grade or
areagreed by the Classification Society. For assessment of
equivalency between steel grades, the general requirementsand
guidelines in Section 4.2 apply.
4.1.3 Higher tensile steel is not to be replaced by steel of a
lesser strength unless specially approved by theClassification
Society.
4.1.4 Normal and higher strength hull structural steels are to
be manufactured at works approved by theClassification Society for
the type and grade being supplied.
4.1.5 Materials used in repairs are to be certified by the
Classification Society applying the procedures andrequirements in
the rules for new constructions. In special cases, and normally
limited to small quantities,materials may be accepted on the basis
of alternative procedures for verification of the materials
properties. Suchprocedures are subject to agreement by the
Classification Society in each separate case.
4.2. Equivalency of material grades
4.2.1 Assessment of equivalency between material grades should
at least include the following aspects;- heat treatment/delivery
condition- chemical composition- mechanical properties-
tolerances
4.2.2 When assessing the equivalence between grades of normal or
higher strength hull structural steels up toand including grade E40
in thickness limited to 50 mm, the general requirements in Table
4.1 apply.
4.2.3 Guidance on selection of steel grades to certain
recognised standards equivalent to hull structural steelgrades
specified in Classification Societies rules is given in Table
4.2
5. General requirements to welding
5.1 Correlation of welding consumables with hull structural
steels
5.1.1 For the different hull structural steel grades welding
consummables are to be selected in accordance withIACS UR W17 (see
Ref.5).
5.2 General requirements to preheating and drying out
5.2.1 The need for preheating is to be determined based on the
chemical composition of the materials, weldingprocess and procedure
and degree of joint restraint.
5.2.2 A minimum preheat of 50o C is to be applied when ambient
temperature is below 0C. Dryness of thewelding zone is in all cases
to be ensured.
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5.2.3 Guidance on recommended minimum preheating temperature for
higher strength steel is given in Table 5.1.For automatic welding
processes utilising higher heat input e.g. submerged arc welding,
the temperatures may bereduced by 50o C. For re-welding or repair
of welds, the stipulated values are to be increased by 25 o C.
Items to beconsidered
Requirements Comments
Chemicalcomposition
- C; equal or lower- P and S; equal or lower- Mn; approximately
the same but not exceeding 1.6%- Fine grain elements; in same
amount- Deoxidation practice
The sum of the elements, e.g. Cu, Ni, Cr and Moshould not exceed
0.8%
Mechanicalproperties
- Tensile strength; equal or higher- Yield strength; equal or
higher- Elongation; equal or higher- Impact energy; equal or higher
at same or lower temperature, whereapplicable
Actual yield strength should not exceedClassification Society
Rule minimumrequirements by more than 80 N/mm2
Condition ofsupply
Same or better Heat treatment in increasing order;- as rolled
(AR)- controlled rolled (CR)- normalised (N)- thermo-mechanically
rolled (TM)1)- quenched and tempered (QT)1) 1) TM- and QT-steels
are not suitable for hot forming
Tolerances - Same or stricter Permissible under thickness
tolerances;- plates: 0.3 mm- sections: according to recognised
standards
Table 4.1 Minimum extent and requirements to assessment of
equivalency between normal or higherstrength hull structural steel
grades
5.3 Dry welding on hull plating below the waterline of vessels
afloat
5.3.1. Welding on hull plating below the waterline of vessels
afloat is acceptable only on normal and higherstrength steels with
specified yield strength not exceeding 355 MPa and only for local
repairs. Welding involvingother high strength steels or more
extensive repairs against water backing is subject to special
consideration andapproval by the Classification Society of the
welding procedure.
5.3.2. Low-hydrogen electrodes or welding processes are to be
used when welding on hull plating against waterbacking. Coated
low-hydrogen electrodes used for manual metal arc welding should be
properly conditioned toensure a minimum of moisture content.
5.3.3 In order to ensure dryness and to reduce the cooling rate,
the structure is to be preheated by a torch orsimilar prior to
welding, to a temperature of minimum 5oC or as specified in the
welding procedure.
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Table 4.2 Guidance on steel grades comparable to the normal and
high strength hull structural steel grades given in Classification
Society rules
Steel grades according to Classification Societies rules (ref.
5) Comparable steel grades
Yieldstress
Tensilestrength
Elongation Average impactenergy
ISO630-80
EN ASTM JIS
Grade ReHmin.N/mm2
Rm
N/mm2
A5min.%
Temp.
C
J, min.
L T
4950/2/31981
EN 10025-93EN 10113-93
A 131 G 3106
ABDE
235 400 - 502 22
+200-20-40
- -
27 2027 2027 20
Fe 360BFe 360CFe 360D-
S235JRG2S235J0S235J2G3S275NL/ML
ABDE
SM41BSM41B(SM41C)-
A 27D 27E 27
265 400 - 530 220-20-40
27 20Fe 430CFe 430D-
S275J0G3S275N/MS275NL/ML
-
-
-
-
-
-
A 32D 32E 32 315 440 - 590 22
0-20-40 31 22
-
-
-
-
-
-
AH32DH32EH32
SM50B(SM50C)-
A 36D 36E 36 355 490 - 620 21
0-20-40 34 24
Fe 510CFe 510DE355E
S355N/MS355N/MS355NL/ML
AH36DH36EH36
SM53B(SM53C)-
A 40D 40E 40 390 510 - 650 20
0-20-40 41 27
E390CCE390DDE390E
S420N/MS420N/MS420NL/ML
AH40DH40EH40
(SM58)-
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Note : In selecting comparable steels from this table, attention
should be given to the requirements of Table 4.1 and the dimension
requirements of the product with respectto Classification Society
rules.
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Carbon equivalent Recommended minimum preheat temperature ( 0 C
)1) tcomb 50 mm 2) 50 mm70 mm 2)
Ceq 0.39 - - 50Ceq 0.41 - - 75Ceq 0.43 - 50 100Ceq 0.45 50 100
125Ceq 0.47 100 125 150Ceq 0.50 125 150 175
Table 5.1 Preheating temperature
NOTES
1) Ceq = C + Mn6
+ Cr + Mo + V
5 +
Ni + Cu15
(%)2) Combined thickness tcomb = t1 + t2 + t3 + t4 , see
figure
= =
t1 t2 t1 t2
t3
t4
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6. Repair quality standard
6.1 Welding, general
d
d
Fig. 6.1 Groove roughness
NOTE :Slag, grease, loose mill scale, rust and paint, other than
primer, to be removed.
Item Standard Limit RemarksMaterial Grade Same as original
or
higherSee Section 4
Welding Consumables IACS UR-W17(ref. 6)
Approval according. toequivalentinternational standard
Groove / roughness See note and Fig. 6.1 d < 1.5 mm Grind
smooth
Pre-Heating See Table 5.1 Steel temperature notlower than
5oC
Welding with water onthe outside
See Section 5.3 Acceptable for normaland high strengthsteels
-Moisture to be removed by a heating torch
Alignment As for newconstruction
Weld finish IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref.
10)
NDE IACS guide (ref. 10) At random with extentto be agreed
withattending surveyors
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6.2 Renewal of plates
3
21
4
14
32
100mm 100mm
R
R = 5 x plate thicknessmin. 100mm
Fig 6.2 Welding sequence for inserts
Item Standard Limit RemarksSize insert Min. 300x300mm
R = 5 x thicknessCircular inserts:Dmin=200mm
Min. 200x200mmMin R = 100 mm
Material grade Same as original orhigher
See Section 4.
Edge Preparation As for newconstruction
In case of noncompliance increasethe amount of NDE
Welding sequence See fig.6.2Weld sequence is1 2 3 4
For primary memberssequence 1 and 2transverse to the mainstress
direction
Alignment As for newconstruction
Weld finish IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref.
10)
NDE IACS guide (ref. 10)
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6.3 Doublers on plating
Local doublers are normally only allowed as temporary repairs,
except as original compensation for openings, within the main hull
structure.
R
Pitch
Size ofslot
ld
t
Slot weld throat
Fig. 6.3 Doublers on plates
Item Standard Limit RemarksExisting plating General: t > 5 mm
For areas where
existing plating is lessthan 5mm plating apermanent repair
byinsert is to be carriedout.
Extent/size Rounded off corners. min 300x300mmR > 50mm
Thickness of doubler (td) td tp (tp = originalthickness of
existingplating )
td > tp/3
Material grade Same as original plate See Section 4
Edge preparation As for [newbuilding]new construction
Doublers welded onprimary strengthmembers: (Le: leglength)when t
> Le + 5mm,the edge to be tapered(1:4)
Welding As for [newbuilding]new construction
Welding sequencesimilar to insert plates.
Weld size(throat thickness) Circumferencial and inslots: 0.6 x
td
Slot welding Normal size of slot:(80-100) x 2 tdDistance from
doubleredge and between slots:d < 15 td
Max pitch betweenslots 200mm
dmax = 500mm
For doubler extendedover several supportingelements, see figure
6.3
NDE IACSRecommendation 20( Ref. 10)
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6.4 Renewal of internals/stiffeners
12
3
dd
Min. size of insert
Release fillet weld overa distance d prior towelding sector
3
Fig 6.4 Welding sequence for inserts of stiffeners
Item Standard Limit RemarksSize insert Min. 300 mm Min.
200mm
Material grade Same as original orhigher
See Section 4.
Edge Preparation As for newconstruction.Fillet weld
stiffenerweb/plate to be releasedover min. d = 150 mm
Welding sequence See fig.6.4 .Weld sequence is1 2 3
Alignment As for newconstruction
Weld finish IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref.
10)
NDE IACS guide (ref. 10)
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6.5 Renewal of internals/stiffeners - transitions inverted
angle/bulb profile
The application of the transition is allowed for secondary
structural elements.
b1
b2
tf
tf2
15o
1:4
bf
1:4
l
==
t1
t2
h1
h2
15o
Transition angle
Fig. 6.5 Transition between inverted angle and bulb profile
Item Standard Limit Remarks(h1 - h2) < 0.25 x b1
| t1 - t2| 2 mm Without taperingtransition.
Transition angle 15 degrees At any arbitrary section
Flanges tf = tf2bf = bf2
Length of flatbar 4 x h1
Material See Section 4.
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6.6 Termination of straps
Rb
Taper /b > 3
Strap
Assymmetrical arrangement
Symmetrical arrangement
Increased throatthickness
Taper /b > 3bStrap t
t
Increased throatthickness
Fig. 6.6 Termination of straps
Item Standard Limit RemarksTapering /b > 3 Special
consideration
to be drawn to designof strap terminations in
Radius 0.1 x b min 30mm fatigue sensitive areas.Material See
paragraph 2.0
General requirement tomaterials.
Weld size Depending on numberand function of straps.Throat
thickness to beincreased 15 % towardends.
Welding Welding sequencefrom middle towardsthe free ends
See sketch. Forwelding of lengths >1000mm step weldingto be
applied.
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6.7 Welding of pitting corrosion
NOTES:Shallow pits may be filled by applying coating or pit
filler. Pits can be defined as shallow when their depth is lessthan
1/3 of the orginal plate thickness.
Grind flushStart outside pitFinish outside pit
Welding direction
Fig. 6.7 Welding of pits
Reference is made to TSCF Guidelines, Ref. 2 & 3.
Item Standard Limit RemarksExtent/depth Pits/grooves are to
be
welded flush with theoriginal surface.
If deep pits or groovesare clustered togetheror remaining
thicknessis less than 6 mm, theplate should berenewed.
See also IACSRecommendation 12( Ref.9)
Cleaning Heavy rust to beremoved
Pre-Heating See Table 5.1 Required whenambienttemperature <
5oC
Always use propanetorch or similar toremove any moisture
Welding sequence Reverse direction foreach layer
See also IACS guideno. 12
Weld finish IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref.
10)
NDE IACS guide (ref. 10) Min. 10% extent Preferably MPI
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6. 8 Welding repairs for cracks
Tab
A
Fig. 6.8.a Step back technique Fig 6.8.b End crack
termination
1
Fig 6.8.c Welding sequence for cracks with length less than 300
mm
Fig. 6.8.d Groove preparation(U-groove left and V-groove
right)
3 2 1
3 2 1
o
R
Item Standard Limit RemarksGroove preparation =45-60o
r= 5 mmFor through plate cracks asfor newbuilding. Else seefig
6.9.d
Termination Termination to haveslope 1:3
For cracks ending on edgesweld to be terminated on atab see Fig
6.9.b
Extent On plate max. 400 mmlength. Vee out 50 mmpast end of
crack
On plate max 500mm. Linear crack,not branched
Welding sequence See fig 6.9.c forsequence and direction
For cracks longerthan 300 mm step-back techniqueshould be used
Fig6.9.a
Always use low hydrogenwelding consumables
Weld finish IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref.
10)
NDE IACS guide (ref.10) 100 % MP or PE ofgroove
100 % surface crackdetection + UE or RE forbutt joints
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6.9 Grinding of shallow cracks
Disk grinder Rotary burr grinder
Max. grindingdepth
Final grinding direction
Main stress direction
+
Fig 6.9 Grinding
Item Standard Limit RemarksExtent For short cracks only
max. 4 tt = Plate thickness
Max. length100 mm
See also IACSrecommendation 12,(ref. 9)
Grinding direction Final grindingmicrogrooves parallelto main
stress direction
Grinding always to befinished by a rotatingburr and not a
diskgrinder
Grinding depth Max. 0.2 tt = Plate thickness
Always smoothtransition
NDE IACS guide forinspection of ship hullwelds (ref. 10)
100 % MPI
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Appendix - Referenced IACSUnified
Requirements___________________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX - REFERENCED IACS UNIFIED REQUIREMENTS
CONTENTS
IACS UR W7 Hull and machinery steel forgingsIACS UR W8 Hull and
machinery steel castingsIACS UR W11 Normal and higher strength hull
structural steelIACS UR W13 Allowable under thickness tolerances of
steel plates and wide flatsIACS UR W14 Steel plates and wide flats
with improved through thickness propertiesIACS UR W17 Approval of
consumables for welding normal and higher strength hull structural
steelsIACS UR Z10.1 Survey of oil tankersand Z10.2 Survey of Bulk
Carriers Annex IIACS UR Z13 Voyage repairs and maintenanceIACS
Recommendation 12 Guidelines for surface finish of hot rolled steel
plates and wide flatsIACS Recommendation 20 Guide for inspection of
ship hull welds
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Hull and machinery steel forgings
W7.1 Scope(1978)W7.1.1 All important steel forgings, as defined
in the relevant construction Rules, are to bemanufactured and
tested in accordance with the requirements of the following
paragraphs. Theserequirements are also applicable to rolled slabs
and billets used as a substitute for forgings and to rolledbars
used for the manufacture (by machining operations only) of shafts,
bolts, studs and othercomponents of simple shape.
W7.1.2 These requirements are applicable only to steel forgings
where the design and acceptance testsare related to mechanical
properties at ambient temperature. For other applications,
additionalrequirements may be necessary especially when the
forgings are intended for service at low or
elevatedtemperatures.
W7.1.3 Alternatively, forgings which comply with national or
proprietary specifications may beaccepted provided such
specifications give reasonable equivalence to these requirements or
are otherwisespecially approved or required by the Classification
Society.
W7.1.4 Where small and identical forgings are produced in large
quantities the manufacture may adoptalternative procedures for
testing and inspection subject to the approval of the
Classification Society.
W7.2 Manufacture(1978)W7.2.1 All important forgings are to be
made at works where the manufacturer has demonstrated to
thesatisfaction of the Classification Society that the necessary
manufacturing and testing facilities areavailable and are
supervised by qualified personnel. A programme of approval tests
may be required inaccordance with the procedures of individual
Societies.
W7.2.2 The steel used in the manufacture of forgings is to be
made by the open hearth, electric or basicoxygen process or by
other processes approved by the Classification Society.
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W7.2.3 Adequate top and bottom discards are to be made to ensure
freedom from piping and harmfulsegregations in the finished
forgings.
W7.2.4 The plastic deformation is to be such as to ensure
soundness, uniformity of structure andsatisfactory mechanical
properties after heat treatment. For components where the fibre
deformation ismainly longitudinal, the total reduction ratio is
generally to be in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1
W7.2.5 Where disc type forgings such as gear wheels are made by
upsetting, the thickness of any partof the disc is to be not more
than one half of the length of the billet from which it was formed
providedthat this billet has received an initial forging reduction
of not less than 1,5:1. Where the piece used hasbeen cut directly
from an ingot or where the billet has received an initial reduction
of less than 1,5:1, thethickness of any part of the disc is to be
not more than one third of the length of the original piece.
W7.2.6 Rings and other types of hollow forgings are to be made
from pieces cut from ingots or billetsand which have been suitably
punched, bored or trepanned prior to expanding or drawing on a
suitablemandrel. Alternatively, pieces from hollow cast iron ingots
may be used. The wall thickness of theforging is to be not more
than one half of the thickness of the prepared hollow piece from
which it wasformed. Where this is not practicable the forging
procedure is to be such as to ensure that adequate workis given to
the piece prior to punching, etc. This may be either longitudinal
or upset working of not lessthan 2:1.
W7.2.7 For certain components, where grain flow is required in
the most favourable direction havingregard to the mode of stressing
in service, the proposed method of manufacture may require
specialapproval by the Classification Society. In such cases, tests
may be required to demonstrate that asatisfactory structure and
grain flow are obtained.
W7.2.8 The shaping of forgings or rolled slabs and billets by
flame cutting, scarfing or arc-air gougingis to be undertaken in
accordance with recognized good practice and, unless otherwise
approved, is to becarried out before the final heat treatment.
Preheating is to be employed when necessitated by thecomposition
and/or thickness of the steel.For certain components, subsequent
machining of all flame cut surfaces may be required.
W7.2.9 When two or more forgings are joined by welding to form a
composite component, details ofthe proposed procedure are to be
submitted for approval. Welding procedure tests may be
required.
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NOTES1. L and D are the length and diameter respectively of the
part of
the forging under consideration.2. The reduction ratio is to be
calculated with reference to the
average cross-sectional area of the ingot. Where an ingot is
initially upset, this reference area may be taken as the average
cross-sectional area after this operation.
3. For rolled bars used as a substitute for forgings (see
W7.1.1) the reduction ratio is to be not less than 6:1.
TotalMethod of manufacture reduction ratio
Made directly from ingots or from forged 3:1 where L>Dblooms
or billets 1,5:1 where LD
Made from rolled products 4:1 where L>D2:1 where LD
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W7.3 Quality of forgings(1978)W7.3.1 All forgings are to be free
from surface or internal defects which would be prejudicial to
theirproper application in service.
W7.4 Chemical composition(1978)W7.4.1 All forgings are to be
made from killed steel and the chemical composition is to be
appropriatefor the type of steel, dimensions and required
mechanical properties of the forgings being manufactured.
W7.4.2 Details of the proposed chemical composition for alloy
steel forgings are to be submitted forapproval.
W7.4.3 For carbon and carbon-manganese steel forgings the
chemical composition of ladle samples isto comply with the
following overall limits:
Carbon 0,60% max.Silicon 0,45% max.Manganese 0,30/1,50%Sulphur
0,040% max.Phosphorus 0,040% max.
Residual elements:Copper 0,30% max.Chromium 0,30% max.Molybdenum
0,15% max.Nickel 0,40% max.
W7.4.4 For alloy steel forgings the chemical composition of
ladle samples is to include the content ofall alloying elements and
is to comply with the following overall limits and the requirements
of theapproved specifications:
Carbon 0,45% max.Silicon 0,45% max.Sulphur 0,035% max.Phosphorus
0,035% max.
W7.4.5 At the option of the manufacturer, suitable grain
refining elements such as aluminium, niobiumor vanadium may be
added. The content of such elements is to be reported in the ladle
analysis.
W7.4.6 Where steel forgings are intended for welded construction
the proposed chemical compositionis subject to approval by the
Classification Society.
W7.5 Heat treatment (including surface hardening and
straightening)(1978)W7.5.1 At an appropriate stage of manufacture,
after completion of all hot working operations, forgingsare to be
suitably heat treated to refine the grain structure and to obtain
the required mechanicalproperties.
W7.5.2 Except as provided in W5.5.7 and W5.5.8 forgings are to
be supplied in one of the followingconditions:(a) Carbon and
carbon-manganese steels Fully annealed
NormalizedNormalized and temperedQuenched and tempered
(b) Alloy steels Quenched and temperedFor all types of steel the
tempering temperature is to be not less than 550C.
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W7.5.3 Alternatively, alloy steel forgings may be supplied in
the normalized and tempered condition, inwhich case the specified
mechanical properties are to be agreed with the Classification
Society.
W7.5.4 Heat treatment is to be carried out in properly
constructed furnaces which are efficientlymaintained and have
adequate means for control and recording of temperature. The
furnace dimensionsare to be such as to allow the whole forging to
be uniformly heated to the necessary temperature. In thecase of
very large forgings alternative methods of heat treatment will be
specially considered by theClassification Society.
W7.5.5 If for any reasons a forging is subsequently heated for
further hot working the forging is to bere-heat treated.
W7.5.6 Where it is intended to surface harden forgings, full
details of the proposed procedure andspecification are to be
submitted for the approval of the Classification Society. For the
purposes of thisapproval, the manufacture may be required to
demonstrate by test that the proposed procedure gives auniform
surface layer of the required hardness and depth and that it does
not impair the soundness andproperties of the steel.
W7.5.7 Where induction hardening or nitriding is to be carried
out after machining, forgings are to beheat treated at an
appropriate stage to a condition suitable for this subsequent
surface hardening.
W7.5.8 Where carburizing is to be carried out after machining
forgings are to be heat treated at anappropriate stage (generally
either by full annealing or by normalizing and tempering) to a
conditionsuitable for subsequent machining and carburizing.
W7.5.9 If any straightening operation is performed after the
final heat treatment consideration shouldbe given to a subsequent
stress relieving heat treatment in order to avoid the possibility
of harmfulresidual stresses.
W7.6 Mechanical tests(1978)W7.6.1 Test material, sufficient for
the required tests and for possible re-test purposes, is to be
providedwith a cross-sectional area of not less than that part of
the forging which it represents. This test materialis to be
integral with each forging except as provided in W7.6.7 and
W7.6.10.
W7.6.2 For the purpose of these requirements a set of tests is
to consist of one tensile test specimenand, when required, three
impact test specimens. When impact tests are required, either
Charpy V-notchor Charpy U-notch test specimens may be used at the
option of the manufacturer, unless otherwisespecified by the
Classification Society.
W7.6.3 Test specimens are to be cut with their axes either
mainly parallel (longitudinal test) or mainlyperpendicular
(transverse test) to the principal direction of fibre
deformation.W7.6.4 The location of the axes of test specimens with
regard to the distance below the surface of theforging is to be in
accordance with the requirements of individual Classification
Societies.
W7.6.5 Except as provided in W7.6.10 the number and direction of
tests is to be as follows.
(a) Hull components such as rudderstocks, pintles etc. General
machinery components such as shafting, connecting rods, etc.One set
of tests is to be taken from the end of each forging in a
longitudinal direction except that, at the discretion of the
manufacture and if agreed by the Surveyor, the alternative
directions or positions as shown in Fig. 1, 2 and 3 may be used.
Where a forging exceeds both 4 tonnes in mass and 3m in length one
set of tests is to be taken from each end. These limits refer to
the 'as forged' mass and length but excluding the test
material.
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(b) PinionsWhere the finished machined diameter of the toothed
portion exceeds 200mm one set of tests is to be taken from each
forging in a transverse direction adjacent to the toothed portion
(test position B in Fig. 4). Where the dimensions preclude the
preparation of tests from this position, tests in a transverse
direction are to be taken from the end of the journal (test
position C in Fig. 4). If however, the journal diameter is 200mm or
less the tests are to be taken in a longitudinal direction (test
position A in Fig. 4). Where the finished length of the toothed
portion exceed 1,25m, one set of tests is to be taken from each
end.
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Test position A(longitudinal)
Fig. 1 Plain shaft
Test position C(transverse)
Test position A(longitudinal)
Fig. 2 Flanged shaft
Test position B(longitudinal)
(through bolt hole)
Test position D (transverse)
Fig. 3 Flanged shaft with collar
Test position B(transverse)
Test position C(transverse) Test position B
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Fig. 4 Pinion
Test position B(transverse)
Test position B(transverse)
L
D d
Test position A(longitudinal)
L = length of toothed portionD = diameter of toothed portiond =
jornal diameter
Test Position A(transverse)
Test position B (transverse)
Fig. 5 Gear wheel
Test Position A(equivalent to longitudinal, see W7.6.3)
Test position B (equivalent to longitudinal, see W7.6.3)
Fig. 6 Gear rim (made by expanding)
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(c) Small pinionsWhere the finished diameter of the toothed
portion is 200mm or less one set of tests is to be taken in a
longitudinal direction (test position A in Fig. 4).
(d) Gear wheelsOne set of tests is to be taken from each forging
in a transverse direction (test position A or B in Fig. 5).
(e) Gear wheel rims (made by expanding)One set of tests is to be
taken from each forging (test position A or B in Fig. 6). Where the
finished diameter exceeds 2,5m or the mass (as heat treated by
excluding test material) exceeds 3 tonnes, two sets of tests are to
be taken from diametrically opposite positions (test positions A
and B in Fig. 6).
(f) Pinion sleevesOne set of tests is to be taken from each
forging in a transverse direction (test position A or B in Fig. 7).
Where the finished length exceeds 1,25m one set of tests is to be
taken from each end.
(g) CrankwebsOne set of tests is to be taken from each forging
in a transverse direction.
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Fig. 7 Pinion sleeve
Test position A(transverse)
Test position B(transverse)
Test position A(longitudinal)
Test position C(transverse)Coupling end
Fig. 8 Solid forged crankshaft
Test position B(longitudinal)
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(h) Solid forged crankshaftsOne set of tests is to be taken in a
longitudinal direction from the coupling end of each forging (test
position A in Fig. 8).Where the mass (as heat treated but excluding
test material) exceeds 3 tonnes tests in a longitudinal direction
are to be taken from each end (test positions A and B in Fig. 8).
Where, however, the crankthrows are formed by machining or flame
cutting, the second set of tests is to be taken in a transverse
direction from material removed from the crankthrow at the end
opposite to the coupling (test position C in Fig. 8).
W7.6.6 For combined web and pin crankshaft forgings and other
forgings where the method ofmanufacture has been specially approved
in accordance with W7.2.7, the number and position of testspecimens
is to be agreed with the Classification Society having regard to
the method of manufactureemployed.
W7.6.7 When a forging is subsequently divided into a number of
components, all of which are heattreated together in the same
furnace charge, for test purposes this may be regarded as one
forging and thenumber of tests required is to be related to the
total length and mass of the original multiple forging.
W7.6.8 Except for components which are to be carburized or as
otherwise specially agreed, testmaterial is not to be cut from a
forging until all heat treatment has been completed.
W7.6.9 When forgings are to be carburized after machining,
sufficient test material is to be provided forboth preliminary
tests at the forge and for final tests after completion of
carburizing.For this purpose duplicate sets of test material are to
be taken from positions as detailed in W7.6.5,except that
irrespective of the dimensions or mass of the forging, tests are
required from one positiononly and, in the case of forgings with
integral journals, are to be cut in a longitudinal direction.This
test material is to be machined to a diameter of D/4 or 60mm,
whichever is less, where D is thefinished diameter of the toothed
portion.For preliminary tests at the forge one set of test material
is to be given a blank carburizing and heattreatment cycle
simulating that which subsequently will be applied to the
forging.For final acceptance tests, the second set of test material
is to be blank carburized and heat treated alongwith the forgings
which they represent.At the discretion of the forgemaster or gear
manufacture test samples of larger cross section may beeither
carburized or blank carburized, but these are to be machined to the
required diameter prior to thefinal quenching and stress relieving
heat treatment.Alternative procedures for testing of forgings which
are to be carburized may be specially agreed withthe Classification
Society.
W7.6.10 Where a number of small forgings of about the same size
are made from one cast and heattreated in the same furnace charge,
batch testing procedures may be adopted using one of the forgings
fortest purposes or alternatively using separately forged test
samples. These test samples are to have areduction ratio similar to
that used for the forgings which they represent. They are to be
properlyidentified and heat treated along with the forgings. In
such cases at least one set of tests is to be takenfrom each batch.
Hardness tests may additionally be required for certain types of
forgings. (SeeW7.7.7.6).W7.6.11 A batch testing procedure may also
be used for hot rolled bars, not exceeding 250mm diameter,which are
intended for the manufacture (by machining operations only) of
straight shafting, bolts, studsand other components of similar
shape. A batch is to consist of either:(i) material from the same
piece or rolled length provided that where this is cut into
individual
lengths, these are all heat treated in the same furnace charge,
or(ii) bars of the same diameter and cast, heat treated in the same
furnace charge and with a total mass
not exceeding 2,5 tonnes.
W7.6.12 Tensile and impact test specimens are to be machined to
the dimensions given in W2.
W7.6.13 All tensile and impact tests are to be carried out at
ambient temperature (generally 18-25C)using test procedures in
accordance with W3. Unless otherwise agreed all tests are to be
carried out in thepresence of the Surveyors.
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W7.7
W7.7 Mechanical properties(1980)W7.7.1 Tables 2 and 3 give the
minimum requirements for yield stress, elongation, reduction of
areaand impact test energy values corresponding to different
strength levels but it is not intended that theseshould necessarily
be regarded as specific grades. The strength levels have been given
in multiples of40N/mm2, or 50 N/mm2 in case of alloy steels, to
facilitate interpolation for intermediate values ofspecified
minimum tensile strength.The requirements given in these Tables
relate to test specimens taken from subsurface positions, i.e.
withtheir axis at a distance from the surface of up to 10% of the
diameter or thickness. Where test specimensare taken at a greater
distance from the surface (see W7.6.4) the values given in the
Tables may bemodified at the discretion of individual
Classification Societies.
W7.7.2 Forgings may be supplied to any specified minimum tensile
strength selected within the generallimits detailed in Tables 2 or
3 but subject to any additional requirements of the relevant
constructionRules.
W7.7.3 The results of all tensile tests are to comply with the
requirements of Tables 2 or 3 appropriateto the type of steel,
specified minimum tensile strength and the direction of test.
Table 2. Mechanical properties: carbon and carbon-manganese
steel forgings
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Specified Yield Elongation Reduction Charpy test averageminimum
stress on 5,65 S0 of area energy (J) min.(3) Hardnesstensile
(N/mm2) (%) min. (%) min. (Brinell)(4)strength min. V-notch
U-notch(N/mm2)(1), (2)
L T L T L T L T
360 180 28 20 50 35 32 18 30 20 95-135400 200 26 19 50 35 32 18
30 20 110-150440 220 24 18 50 35 32 18 30 20 125-160480 240 22 16
45 30 32 18 30 20 135-175520 260 21 15 45 30 25 15 25 17 150-185560
280 20 14 40 27 25 15 25 17 160-200600 300 18 13 40 27 18 12 20 15
175-215640 320 17 12 40 27 18 12 20 15 185-230680 340 16 12 35 24
18 12 20 15 200-240720 360 15 11 35 24 18 12 20 15 210-250760 380
14 10 35 24 18 12 20 15 225-265
L denotes longitudinal test specimen; T denotes transverse test
specimen.
NOTES1. For intermediate values of specified minimum tensile
strength, the minimum values for yield stress,
elongation, reduction of area and impact energy may be obtained
by interpolation.2. The following ranges for tensile strength may
be additionally specified:
specified minimum tensile strength < 600 N/mm2 600
N/mm2tensile strength range 120 N/mm2 150 N/mm2
3. When impact tests are required they are to be carried out at
ambient temperature (18-25C) and unless otherwise specified either
Charpy V-notch or Charpy U-notch test specimens may be used at the
option of the manufacturer.
4. The hardness values are typical and are given for information
purposes only.
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Table 3. mechanical properties: Alloy steel forgings (quenched
and tempered)
The average energy value from a set of three impact test
specimens is to be not less than the appropriatevalue given in
Tables 2 or 3. One individual value may be less than the required
average value providedthat it is not less than 70% of this average
value.
W7.7.4 The requirements of Table 3 are applicable to the general
range of alloy steels used in marinepractice and at the discretion
of individual Classification Societies may be modified for special
types ofalloy steels.
W7.7.5 Where more than one tensile test is taken from a forging
the variation in tensile strength is notto exceed the
following:
Specified minimum tensile Difference in tensilestrength (N/mm2)
strength (N/mm2)
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W7.7.6 At the discretion of individual Classification Societies
hardness tests may be required on thefollowing:(i) Gear forgings
after completion of heat treatment and prior to machining the gear
teeth. The
hardness is to be determined at four positions equally spaced
around the circumference of the surface where teeth will
subsequently be cut. Where the finished diameter of the toothed
portion exceeds 2,5m, the above number of test positions is to be
increased to eight. Where the width of a gear wheel rim forging
exceeds 1,25m, the hardness is to be determined at eight positions
at each end of the forging.
(ii) Small crankshaft and gear forgings which have been batch
tested. In such cases at least one hardness test is to be carried
out on each forging.
The results from these tests are to be to the satisfaction of
the Surveyor and, for information purposes,typical Brinell hardness
values are given in Tables 2 and 3.
W7.7.7 The variation in hardness on an individual forging or in
a batch of small forgings is to complywith the following:
Specified minimum tensile Difference hardnessstrength (N/mm2)
(Brinell number)
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W7.8 Inspection(1978)W7.8.1 Before acceptance, all forgings are
to be presented to the Surveyors for visual examination.Where
applicable, this is to include the examination of internal surfaces
and bores. Unless otherwiseagreed the verification of dimensions is
the responsibility of the manufacturer.
W7.8.2 When required by the relevant construction Rules, or by
the approved procedure for weldedcomposite components (see W7.2.9)
appropriate nondestructive testing is also to be carried out
beforeacceptance and the results are to be reported by the
manufacturer.
All such tests are to be carried out by component operators
using reliable and efficiently maintainedequipment. The testing
procedures used are to be agreed with the Surveyors.
W7.8.3 Magnetic particle or liquid penetrant testing is to be
carried out when the forgings are in thefinished condition. Where
current flow methods are used for magnetization, particular care is
to be takento avoid damaging finished machined surfaces by contact
burns from the prods. Unless otherwise agreed,these tests are to be
carried out in the presence of the Surveyor. Acceptance standards
for defects foundby magnetic particle or liquid penetrant testing
are to be to the satisfaction of the Classification Societyand in
accordance with any specific requirements of the approved plan.
W7.8.4 Ultrasonic examination is to be carried out following the
final heat treatment and at a stagewhen the forgings have been
machined to a condition suitable for this type of examination. Both
radialand axial scanning are to be carried out when appropriate for
the shape and dimensions of the forgingbeing examined. Unless
otherwise agreed this examination is to be carried out by the
manufactureralthough Surveyors may request to be present in order
to verify that the examination is being carried outin accordance
with the agreed procedure.
W7.8.5 When required by the conditions of approval for surface
hardened forgings (W7.5.6 refers)additional test samples are to be
processed at the same time as the forgings which they represent.
Thesetest samples are subsequently to be sectioned in order to
determine the hardness, shape and depth of thelocally hardened zone
and which are to comply with the requirements of the approved
specification.
W7.8.6 In the event of any forging proving defective during
subsequent machining or testing, it is to berejected
notwithstanding any previous certification.
W7.9 Rectification of defective forgings(1978)W7.9.1 Small
surface imperfections may be removed by grinding or chipping and
grinding. Completeelimination of these imperfections is to be
proved by magn