CASE STUDY 4

(Assessment for Impact test)

Q.1

A vessel is to be constructed using 1.50 inch thick plates SA 516 Gr 70

normalized. Minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) is 0 0 F. Will

you

Not
require

impact testing as per Fig. UCS 66 of ASME Sec VIII Div 1?

Q. 2

If the plates in Q. 1 above were normalized. Will impact testing be required

if MDMT is 0 0 F?

Q. 3

If normalized SA 516 Gr 70 plates are used having thickness = 2.5 inch.

MDMT

is still 0 0 F. Will you require impact test?

Q.4

A vessel is to be constructed wing 1 inch thick SA 515 Gr. 70 plate material.

MDMT = 60 0 F. Will you specify impact test?

Q. 5

A vessel is made from 1 inch thick plates SA 285 grade C. MDMT = 67 0 F. Will

impact Test be required?

Q.6

A vessel is made from 1 inch thick SA 515 Gr 60 (PN. 1) plates MDMT =

10

F.

The vessel did not require PWHT as per Code but due to service requirement,
PWHT is to be performed. Is impact testing required?
Q.7

A material having minimum specified yield strength, as 42000 psi was

requiring impact test. Nominal thickness of material is 1 inch during impact
Test impact values reported were
Specimen 1 : 18 ft 1b
Specimen 2 : 17 ft 1b
Specimen 3 : 13 ft 1b
Is impact test acceptable?

SOLUTION: CASE STUDY 4

(Assessment for Impact test)
1)

In this example Curve B will apply. Referring to Fig UCS 66, the point is below

curve, hence Impact Testing is required.

2)

New Curve D will apply.

Point lies above curve (thickness = 1.5 & MDMT = 0o F)
Impact test not required.

3)

With Thickness = 2.5 inch, MDMT = 0o F & Curve is D

Point lies below curve
Impact test required.

4)

Curve A applies
With Thickness = 1 & MDMT = 60o F
Point is below curve.
Impact test required.

5)

Curve A applies.
Thickness = 1 MDMT = 67 0 F
The point is close to Curve decision is difficult go to table UCS - 66
For 1 thickness & Curve A, temperature on Curve is 68 0 F. Our MDMT is less

than 68 0 F impact test required.

6)

Curve B applies.
Thickness = 1
Temperature on Curve is 31 0 F (transition temperature)
Due to PWHT (UCS 68 C) a reduction of 30 0 F can be given
Transition temperature now is 31