B4 Committee on Mechanical Testing of Welds
B4 Committee on Mechanical Testing of Welds
B4 Committee on Mechanical Testing of Welds
SCOPE
Discover the AWS B4 Committee on Mechanical Testing of Welds, focused on ensuring weld quality through standardized testing procedures. Explore the committee's objectives, innovations, and its contributions to welding quality assurance.
Committee Leadership
Chair
Jesse Grantham, Jesse A. Grantham Enterprises, Inc.
Coordinator
Yojaidy Acosta
JOIN THE COMMITTEE
JOIN THE COMMITTEE
The B4 Committee seeks volunteers to participate in its standards development process. The committee is recruiting all types of members as well as members with specific interests (Educators, Producers and General Interest) in regard to the committee’s scope. Contact Jennifer "Jen" Padron to learn more about this committee’s work and/or complete the Technical Committee Application.
As part of the standards development process, joining this committee will give you access to Accuris Engineering Workbench to streamline your workflow.PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS
AWS B4.0M:2016-AMD1
Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds
Mechanical test methods that are applicable to welds and welded joints are described. For each testing method, information is provided concerning applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and American Petroleum Institute (API) documents; the required testing apparatus, specimen preparation, procedure to be followed, and report requirements are also described.
AWS B4.0:2007 (SPANISH)
Metodos para los ensayos mecánicos de las soldaduras
Se describen métodos de ensayos mecánicos aplicables a soldaduras y juntas soldadas. Para cada método de prueba, se proporciona información relativa a los documentos aplicables del American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing y Materials (ASTM) y del American Petroleum Institute (API); también se describen el aparato requerido para las pruebas, la preparación de la probeta, el procedimiento a seguir y los requisitos de informes.