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BS 7668:2004

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Weldable structural steels Hot finished structural hollow sections in weather resistant steels Specification

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Committees responsible for this British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee ISE/12, Structural steels, upon which the following bodies were represented: BEAMA Ltd. British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd. Department of Transport Highways Agency Energy Industries Council Engineering Equipment and Materials Association Galvanizers Association Institution of Structural Engineers Lloyds Register Steel Construction Institute UK Steel Association Welding Institute

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This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 23 April 2004 BSI 23 April 2004

Amendment issued since publication Amd. No. Date Comments

The following BSI references relate to work on this British Standard Committee reference ISE/12 Draft for comment 02/703583 DC ISBN 0 580 43445 1

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Contents
Committees responsible Foreword 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page Inside front cover ii 1 1 2 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 12 12 12

Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Information and requirements to be agreed and documented Classification and designation Technical requirements Inspection and testing Samples Test methods Marking

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Annex A (normative) Chemical composition and mechanical properties Annex B (normative) Location of samples and test pieces Bibliography Figure B.1 Tensile test piece locations Small sections Figure B.2 Loaction of tensile and impact test pieces Circular sections Figure B.3 Tensile test piece locations Square and rectangular sections

Table 1 Permissible limits on the product analysis from the specified ladle analysis 3 Table 2 Inspection and test programme 7 Table 3 Test units 7 Table A.1 Chemical composition (ladle analysis) 11 Table A.2 Maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV) 11 Table A.3 Mechanical properties 11

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Foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee ISE/12. It supersedes BS 7668:1994, which is withdrawn. This revision of BS 7668 aligns the delivery requirements of hot finished structural hollow sections in weather resistant steels with co-existing standard BS EN 10210-1 for hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 13 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued.

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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies the technical delivery requirements for weldable weather resistant steels for general structural and engineering purposes in the form of hot finished hollow sections of circular, square or rectangular form. It also applies to hollow sections formed hot with or without subsequent heat treatment or formed cold with subsequent heat treatment to obtain equivalent metallurgical conditions to those obtained in the hot formed product. However, in the case of hollow sections formed from plate and with the seams metal arc welded, this standard covers only the requirements for the plate material. The products are equally suitable for bolted and riveted structures. The products specified in this British Standard are intended for use in construction. Requirements for tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties are specified in BS EN 10210-2.
NOTE Two material grades are specified in this standard and the user should select the grade appropriate to the intended use and service conditions. The grades and mechanical properties are compatible with those in BS EN 10155.

This British Standard does not apply to products covered by BS EN 10025, BS EN 10113 (all parts), BS EN 10155, BS EN 10210-1, BS EN 10219-1, BS EN 10219-2 and BS EN 10225.

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In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. BS EN 287-1, Approval testing of welders for fusion welding Part 1: Steels. BS EN 288-2, Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials Part 2: Welding procedures specification for arc welding. BS EN 288-3, Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials Part 3: Welding procedure tests for the arc welding of steels. BS EN 1011-1, Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 1: General guidance for arc welding. BS EN 1011-2, Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels. BS EN 10002-1, Tensile testing of metallic materials Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature. BS EN 10021, General technical delivery requirements for steel and iron products. BS EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steel Part 1: Steel names, principal symbols. BS EN 10045-1, Charpy impact test on metallic materials Part 1: Test method (V- and U-notches). BS EN 10052, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products. BS EN 10079, Definition of steel products. BS EN 10168, Iron and steel products Inspection documents List of information and description. BS EN 10204, Metallic products Types of inspection documents. BS EN 10210-1, Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels Part 1: Technical delivery requirements. BS EN 10210-2, Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels Part 2: Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties. BS EN 10246-3, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 3: Automatic eddy current testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections BS EN 10246-5, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 5: Automatic full peripheral magnetic transducer/flux leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections.

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BS EN 10246-8, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 8: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of electric welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal imperfections. BS EN 10246-9, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes Part 9: Automatic ultrasonic testing of the weld seam of submerged arc welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections. BS EN ISO 2566-1, Steel Conversion of elongation values Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels. BS EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical testing. BS EN ISO 15607, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials General rules.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard the terms and definitions in BS EN 10021 (inspection and testing), BS EN 10052 (heat treatment), BS EN 10079 (hollow section), BS EN 10204 and contents as defined in BS EN 10168 (inspection documents), and the following apply. 3.1 test unit quantity of hollow sections from one or more cast(s) of the same grade and dimensions manufactured by the same process (e.g. electric welding, submerged arc welding), and if applicable in the same heat treatment condition, submitted for acceptance at the same time

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4 Information and requirements to be agreed and documented

4.1 Information The following information to be supplied by the purchaser shall be fully documented. For compliance with the standard both the definite requirements specified throughout the standard and the following documented items shall be satisfied: a) the quantity (mass or total length); b) the range and type of length (see BS EN 10210-2); c) details of the product form: HFCHS = hot finished circular hollow sections; HFRHS = hot finished square or rectangular hollow sections; d) the designation (see Clause 5); e) the dimensions (see BS EN 10210-2); f) the options (see 4.3). 4.2 Requirements The following items to be agreed between the contracting parties are specified in the clauses referred to and shall be fully documented. For compliance with the standard both the definitive requirements specified throughout the standard and the following documented items shall be satisfied. a) The conditions under which, and the extent to which, welding repair to the body shall be carried out (see 6.7.4). b) If an inspection document 3.1.A, 3.1.C or 3.2 is specified the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the address of the organization or person nominated by him to carry out the inspection and produce the certificate of conformity (see 7.2).

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4.3 Options The optional requirements, which shall be specified and documented at the time of the enquiry and/or order, are as follows. a) Product analysis shall be carried out in accordance with 6.4.1 and Table 1. b) The Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, Ti and V ladle analysis contents shall be reported in the inspection certificate or inspection report for non-alloy grades in accordance with 6.4.1. c) A maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV) shall be provided (see 6.4.2). d) The body of the hollow section shall not be repaired by welding (see 6.7.4). e) Each hollow section shall be marked with a continuous white paint line not less than 12.5 mm wide throughout its length (see Clause 10).
NOTE Option e) is not applicable to hollow sections supplied in bundles.

In the absence of such information, the manufacturer shall supply in accordance with the basic specification.

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Table 1 Permissible limits on the product analysis from the specified ladle analysis
Grade C % Deviations from specified ladle analysis Si % Mn % P % S %

S345J0WH S345GWH

+0.03 +0.03

0 +0.05 0 +0.05

0.10 0.10

+0.005 +0.005

+0.005 +0.005

5 Classification and designation

For the products covered by this British Standard, the steel names shall be allocated in accordance with BS EN 10027-1.
NOTE 1 Within the strength grades specified in Annex A, two qualities J0 and G are specified. These differ in respect of specified impact test temperature requirements (see Table A.3). NOTE 2 In accordance with the classification system in BS EN 10020 steel grade S345 is an alloy quality steel.

The product shall be designated. The designation shall consist of the following: the number of this British Standard BS 7668; the capital letter S for structural steel; the minimum specified yield strength for thicknesses k40 mm of 345 MPa; the capital letters J0 for the quality with specified impact properties at 0 C; the capital letter G for the quality with specified impact properties at p15 C; the capital letters WH to indicate hollow sections of weather resistant steel.
NOTE 3 The following example illustrates how the product is designated with impact properties at 0 C.

EXAMPLE BS 7668 Number of this standard Structural steel Minimum yield strength (MPa) for thickness k40 mm Impact properties, 27 Joules minimum at 0 C Hollow section of weather resistant steel S 345 J0 WH

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6 Technical requirements
6.1 General Hollow sections shall conform to the requirements of Annex A. 6.2 Delivery condition The products shall be delivered in the hot finished or normalized condition.
NOTE The steel manufacturing process is at the discretion of the steel producer.

6.3 Hollow section manufacturing process Hollow sections shall be manufactured by a seamless or by a welding process. Welded sections manufactured by a continuous process shall not include welds used for joining lengths of the flat rolled-strip prior to forming the hollow section except as specified in 9.4.3.
NOTE 1 NOTE 2 Electric welded hollow sections are normally supplied without trimming the internal weld bead. For quality assurance requirements see BS EN 10021.

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NOTE 3 Assessed capability. Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the desirability of quality system assessment and registration against the appropriate standard in the BS EN ISO 9000 series by an accredited third-party certification body.

6.4 Chemical composition 6.4.1 The ladle analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and shall conform to the requirements of Table A.1. Where product analysis is required, limits applicable to the product analysis shall be as specified in Table 1 [see 4.3a) and 4.3b)]. 6.4.2 When a carbon equivalent value (CEV) is required it shall be calculated from the ladle analysis using equation (1):

CEV = C +

Mn Cr + Mo + V Ni + Cu + + 6 5 15

(1)

The carbon equivalent value (CEV) shall conform to the requirements of Table A.2.
NOTE See 4.3b).

6.5 Mechanical properties 6.5.1 Under the inspection and testing conditions as specified in Clause 7 and in the delivery condition as specified in 6.2 the mechanical properties shall conform to the requirements of Table A.3.
NOTE Stress relief annealing at more than 580 C or for over 1 h might lead to deterioration of the mechanical properties. If the purchaser intends to carry out such a treatment, the minimum values of the mechanical properties after that treatment should be agreed at the time of the enquiry and order.

6.5.2 The impact properties of structural hollow sections shall be verified in accordance with 6.5.3. 6.5.3 For impact tests, standard V-notch test pieces conforming to BS EN 10045-1, shall be used. If the nominal product thickness is not sufficient for the preparation of standard test pieces, the test shall be carried out using test pieces of width less than 10 mm, but not less than 5 mm. In this case the minimum average values specified in Table A.3 shall be reduced in direct proportion to the actual width of the test piece to that of the standard test piece. Impact tests shall not be used for nominal thickness <6 mm.

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6.6 Weldability General requirements for welding of the hollow sections specified in this British Standard shall be as given in BS EN 1011-1 and BS EN 1011-2.
NOTE 1 With increasing product thickness, increasing strength level and increasing carbon equivalent level, the occurrence of cold cracking in the welded zone forms the main risk. Cold cracking is caused by the following factors in combination: the amount of diffusible hydrogen in the weld metal; a brittle structure of the heat affected zone; significant tensile stress concentrations in the welded joint. NOTE 2 When using recommendations given, for example in BS EN 1011-1, BS EN 1011-2 or any other relevant standard, the recommended welding conditions and the various welding ranges of the steel grades can be determined depending on the product thickness, the applied welding energy, the design requirements, the electrode efficiency, the welding process and the weld metal properties. NOTE 3 If weather resistant steels are to be used unpainted, it is necessary to select welding consumables which achieve at least equivalent weathering properties of the permanently exposed surfaces.

6.7 Surface condition

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6.7.1 The hollow sections shall have a smooth surface corresponding to the manufacturing method used; bumps, cavities or shallow longitudinal grooves resulting from the manufacturing process can be present, provided the thickness is within tolerance. Where surface defects are removed by the manufacturer by grinding the thickness of the hollow section after the repair shall not be less than the minimum permissible thickness.
NOTE Thickness tolerances are given in BS EN 10210-2.

6.7.2 The ends of the hollow section shall be cut nominally square to the axis of the product. 6.7.3 For hollow sections manufactured by a welded process, repair of the weld shall be permitted. 6.7.4 For hollow sections manufactured by either a seamless or welding process, repair of the surface defects to the body of the hollow section which are greater than those permitted in 6.7.1 shall be by welding unless otherwise specified.
NOTE See 4.3 d).

The conditions under which, and the extent to which, welding repair to the body can be carried out shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser [see 4.2a)]. 6.7.5 Welding repair shall be carried out by operators qualified in accordance with BS EN 287-1. Welding procedures shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 15607 and BS EN 288-2 and BS EN 288-3.
NOTE Welding repair procedures should be specified in the manufacturers quality assurance system.

6.8 Non-destructive testing of welds The seam weld of all welded hollow sections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing in accordance with 9.4. 6.9 Tolerances and mass 6.9.1 Tolerances Tolerances for hollow sections shall conform to BS EN 10210-2. 6.9.2 Mass The nominal mass of the hollow section shall be determined from the nominal dimensions using a density for steel of 7.85 kg/dm3.

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7 Inspection and testing

7.1 Types of inspection and testing Hollow sections of steel quality J0 and G shall be subjected to specific inspection and testing in accordance with BS EN 10021. 7.2 Types of inspection document An inspection document (3.1.A, 3.1.B, 3.1.C or 3.2) in accordance with BS EN 10204 shall be supplied. If an inspection document 3.1.A, 3.1.C or 3.2 is specified the purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the address of the organization or person nominated by him to carry out the inspection and produce the certificate of conformity. The inspection document shall contain the following codes and related information in accordance with BS EN 10168. a) A Commercial transactions and parties involved. b) B Description of products to which the inspection document applies. c) C Information on tests as follows: 1) C01-C03 Location of sample, direction of test pieces and test temperature; 2) C10-C13 Tensile test Test piece shape and test results; 3) C40-C43 Impact test Test piece type and test results; 4) C71-C92 Chemical composition The ladle analysis and if applicable to the product analysis. d) Z Authentication that the products conform to the requirements of the order. 7.3 Product inspection and testing 7.3.1 General Product inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with Table 2. 7.3.2 Specific inspection and testing Tests shall be carried out on the products to be supplied or on test units of which the product to be supplied is a part.

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Table 2 Inspection and test programme

Requirements Inspection and test requirements Requirement Subclause references Scope of inspection and test programme and type of document Specific inspection and testing Inspection certification (3.1 A, B, C or 3.2)a

1 2 Mandatory requirements 3 4

Ladle analysis Tensile test Impact test Surface condition and dimensions NDT of the weld Product analysis

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5 Optional requirements
a b c

6.4.1 9.1 6.5 9.2 6.5 9.2 6.7 6.9.1 9.3 6.8 9.4 6.4.1 9.1

One per test unitb One per test unitb c One set per unitb c See 9.3

All products, full length One per test unitb

Inspection document numbers from BS EN 10204. For test unit see 8.1.2. Longitudinal or transverse samples at the discretion of the manufacturer.

8 Samples
8.1 Frequency of tests 8.1.1 Verification of the mechanical properties and, if applicable, product analysis shall be carried out by test unit. From each test unit one sample shall be taken from which the following test pieces shall be prepared: 1 tensile test piece; 2 sets of 3 impact test pieces; 1 product analysis when required. 8.1.2 The test unit shall consist of the tonnage of sections as specified in Table 3. Table 3 Test units
Type of section Circular Outside diameter (mm) Square or rectangular External perimeter (mm) Mass (Tonnes) Test unit

k114.3 >114.3 k323.9 >323.9

k400 >400 k800 >800

k40 k50 k75

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8.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces 8.2.1 Selection and preparation of samples for chemical analysis Samples for product analysis shall be taken from the test pieces or samples for mechanical testing or from the whole thickness of the hollow section at the same location as for the mechanical test samples. The preparation of samples shall conform to BS EN ISO 377. 8.2.2 Location and orientation of samples for mechanical tests 8.2.2.1 Tensile test pieces The test pieces for tensile testing shall conform to Annex B and the following. a) For circular, square or rectangular sections the test piece shall be the full section of the product as shown in Figure B.1. b) For circular sections, not tested in full section, the test pieces shall be taken longitudinally or transversely and shall be taken at a point remote from the weld as shown in Figure B.2.

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c) For square or rectangular sections, not tested in full section, the test pieces shall be taken longitudinally, transversely, midway between the corners, from one of the sides not containing the weld as shown in Figure B.3. 8.2.2.2 Impact test pieces Test pieces for impact testing shall conform to the following requirements. a) For circular sections the manufacturer shall take test pieces either longitudinally or transversely and shall be taken at a point remote from the weld as shown in Figure B.2. b) For square or rectangular sections the manufacturer shall take test pieces either longitudinally or transversely, midway between the corners, from one of the sides not containing the weld, as shown in Figure B.3. 8.2.3 Preparation of test pieces for mechanical tests 8.2.3.1 General The test piece shall be prepared in accordance with 8.2.2 and BS EN ISO 377. 8.2.3.2 Tensile test pieces The requirements of BS EN 10002-1, as appropriate, shall apply. Test pieces shall be non-proportional.
NOTE In case of dispute, proportional test pieces having a gauge length L0 = 5.65S0 should be used, in accordance with 9.2.2.

8.2.3.3 Impact test pieces Impact V-notch test pieces shall be machined and prepared in accordance with BS EN 10045-1. In addition, the following requirements apply. a) For nominal thicknesses >12 mm, standard test pieces shall be machined in such a way that one side is not further away than 2 mm from a rolled surface. b) For nominal thicknesses k12 mm, when test pieces with reduced sections are used, the width shall be U5 mm.
NOTE Test piece size is dependent on the actual thickness of the sample and, for circular hollow sections, allowance should also be made for the curvature of the section.

9 Test methods
9.1 Chemical analysis The elements to be determined and reported shall be those in Table A.1 of Annex A, unless option b) is requested (see 4.3). The choice of a suitable physical or chemical analytical method for the analysis shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer.
NOTE In case of dispute, an independent analysis using the methods described in BS 6200 should be applied.

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9.2 Mechanical tests 9.2.1 Tensile tests Tensile tests shall be carried out in the temperature range 10 C to 35 C. The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 10002-1. For the specified yield strength in Table A.3, the upper yield stress (ReH) shall be determined. If a yield phenomenon is not present, the 0.2 % proof strength non-proportional extension (Rp0.2) or the 0.5 % proof strength total extension (Rt0.5) shall be determined. In cases of dispute, the 0.2 % proof strength non-proportional extension (Rp0.2) shall apply. If a non-proportional test piece is used, the percentage elongation value obtained shall be converted to the value for a gauge length L0 = 5,65S0 using the conversion tables given in BS EN ISO 2566-1. 9.2.2 Impact tests Impact tests shall be carried out at the temperatures specified in Table A.3.

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The impact test shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 10045-1 and shall be assessed in accordance with BS EN 10021 as follows. a) The averaged value of a set of three test pieces shall conform to the impact test values given in Table A.3.
NOTE It is permissible for one individual value to be below the specified value, provided that it is not less than 70 % of that value.

b) If the conditions specified in a) are not satisfied then an additional set of three test pieces shall be taken from the same sample and tested in accordance with BS EN 10002-1. The results of these tests shall meet the following requirements. 1) The average value of six tests shall be equal to or greater than the value specified in Table A.3. 2) Not more than two of six individual values shall be lower than the value specified in Table A.3. 3) Not more than one of the six individual values shall be lower than 70 % of the value specified in Table A.3. c) If, when re-tested, the sample products do not conform to 1) to 3) then further tests shall be carried out on the remainder of the test unit in accordance with 9.5. 9.3 Visual inspection and dimensional check 9.3.1 Visual inspection The hollow sections shall be visually inspected for conformance to 6.7. 9.3.2 Dimensional check The dimensions of the hollow sections shall conform to BS EN 10210-2. 9.4 Non-destructive testing 9.4.1 The welds of welded structural hollow sections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing (NDT) in accordance with 9.4.2 or 9.4.3. At the manufacturers discretion the NDT shall be carried out either on the round/circular shape prior to final forming or on the round, square or rectangular hollow sections after final forming. 9.4.2 Longitudinally butt welded or electric resistance including induction welded sections shall be tested in accordance with one of the following standards. a) BS EN 10246-3 to acceptance level E4 with the exception that the rotating tube/pancake coil technique shall not be used. b) BS EN 10246-5 or BS EN 10246-8 to acceptance level U5.
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9.4.3 For submerged arc welded sections, the weld seam of hollow sections shall be tested to level U4 in accordance with BS EN 10246-9.
NOTE Butt welds used to join lengths of flat rolled-strip/plate together in the spiral submerged arc weld process can be used, provided that the butt weld is tested to the same type of procedure and meets the same acceptance level, as specified in 9.4.2b), as the main weld seam.

9.5 Re-tests, sorting and reprocessing Products to be re-tested shall be sorted and reprocessed in accordance with BS EN 10021.

10 Marking
10.1 Except as provided for in 10.2 for hollow sections which are bundled, each hollow section shall be marked by suitable and durable methods such as painting, stamping, adhesive labels or attached tags [see 4.3e)] with the following: the number of this standard BS 7668:1); the designation; the manufacturers name or trademark; in the case of specific inspection and testing an identification number, e.g. order number, which permits the correlation of the product or delivery unit to the related document. 10.2 Where the products are supplied bundled, the marking required in 10.1 can be on a label, which shall be securely attached to the bundle.

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1)

Marking BS 7668:2004 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturers declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimants' responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

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Annex A (normative) Chemical composition and mechanical properties

Chemical composition and mechanical properties shall be in accordance with Table A.1, Table A.2 and Table A.3. Table A.1 Chemical composition (ladle analysis)
Grade C max. Si Mn P Chemical composition, % by mass S Cr Ni max. % Cu Al (sol.)a % Addition of nitrogen binding elementb Normal supply condition

S345J0WH 0.19 S345GWH 0.22

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0.15 to 0.50 0.15 to 0.50

0.90 to 1.25 0.90 to 1.45

0.040 0.050 0.40 max. to 0.70 0.040 0.050 0.40 max. to 0.70

0.25 to 0.40 0.25 to 0.40

0.01 to Yes 0.06 0.01 to Yes 0.06

Hot finishedc or normalized Hot finishedc or normalized

A total aluminium content of 0.010 % to 0.065 % shall be considered to meet this requirement. The steels shall contain at least one of the following elements: Al total U 0.020 % Nb: 0.015 % to 0.060 %, V:0.02 % to 0.12 %, Ti:0.02 % to 0.10 %. If these elements are used in combination, at least one of them shall be present with the minimum of content indicated. For alternative supply conditions see Clause 7.

See also 4.3b), 4.3c), 4.3d) and 4.3e).

b

Table A.2 Maximum carbon equivalent value (CEV)

Grade Maximum CEV (%) Thickness (mm)

S345J0WH S345GWH

0.54

up to and including 40

Table A.3 Mechanical properties

Minimum tensile strength, (R m ) Minimum yield strength, (Re), for thickness (mm) Up to and including 12 mm Over 12 mm up to and including 25 mma MPa Over 25 mm up to and including 40 mm MPa Minimum Charpy V-notch impact test value elongation, (A), on gauge Temperature Energy Thickness length of min. max. 5,65So Grade

MPab

MPa

Mm

480 480
a b

345 345

345 345

345 345

21 21

0 p15

27 27

40 40

S345J0WH S345GWH

Only circular hollow sections are available in thicknesses over 20 mm. 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.

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Annex B (normative) Location of samples and test pieces

The location of samples and test pieces for hollow sections shall be in accordance with Figure B.1, Figure B.2 and Figure B.3.

Figure B.1 Tensile test piece locations Small sections

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At any point on circumference but in the case of welded sections remote from the weld.

Figure B.2 Location of tensile and impact test pieces Circular section

Alternative positions (on any side except a side containing the weld in welded sections)

Figure B.3 Location of tensile and impact test pieces Square and rectangular sections

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BS EN 10225, Weldable structural steels for fixed offshore structures Technical delivery conditions. BS EN ISO 9000 (all parts), Quality management systems.

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