ASME PQR - Test Results
Guided Bend
Figure No. and Type: Select the figure number and the type of guided bend test from the drop-down list; select None if no guided bend test was performed.
Result: Enter the result of the selected test.
Note that matching pairs are generally required. For example 2 QW-462.3(b) Face bends and 2 corresponding QW-462.3(b) Root bends as below. Once an initial bend is inserted the matching (root, side, etc.) will automatically be created and locked.
Typically mismatched bends as below are not allowed by code.
Tensile
The report will expand dynamically to accommodate up to 45 test results entered in the grid.
Tensile test type: Choose the type of tensile test performed.
Specimen: Describe the specimen for this test.
Width: For reduced section tests, enter the width of the test specimen as defined in QW-462.
Thickness: For reduced section tests, enter the thickness of the test specimen as defined in QW-462.
Diameter: For turned specimen tests, enter the diameter of the test specimen.
Area: This field is calculated and not normally changed. However, the user can change this value to match that provided by a testing laboratory.
Load: Enter the load of this specimen.
Ultimate stress: Enter the stress of this specimen.
Failure type and location: Enter the location where the coupon failed and the type of failure experienced.
Toughness
The report will expand dynamically to accommodate up to 45 test results entered in the grid.
Specimen: Describe the specimen for this test.
Location: Select the location of the failure. The impact test specimen, notch location, and orientation shall be as given in the section requiring such tests.
Notch Type: Select the notch type.
Test Temp: Enter the test temperature.
Impact Value: A measure of the energy absorbed during the fracture of a specimen.
Shear %: The percentage of the total specimen area fractured in shear mode (rather than cleavage mode).
mils/mm: Enter the lateral expansion. This is a measure of the ductility of a steel as a result of the impact testing specimen examination.
Drop Weight Break: Select Yes if the specimen broke, No if it did not break, or - (a dash) if a drop weight break test was not performed.
Hardness
Hardness test type: Select the type of hardness test performed.
Location: Enter the location the test was conducted on the coupon.
Readings: Enter up to nine readings on this line.
Fillet
Fillet fracture test: Describe the fillet fracture test.
Length and percent of defects: Enter the amount of defects in length and percentage.
Macro-etch results: Enter the results of the macro-etch test.
Fillet leg size: Enter the size of the weld leg.
Other Tests
Visual examination results: The accessible surfaces of the welds should be examined without magnification for this test.
Liquid penetration results: The liquid penetrant examination shall meet the requirements of the pertinent sections and articles listed in Section IX.
Macro-examination results: A metallographic examination in which a surface is examined using no or low magnification.
Notes: Enter any notes about additional tests to include with this PQR.
Chemical Analysis
Enter any chemical composition information desired here.
Signature Block
Prepared By: Enter the name of the document preparer and select an electronic signature. Once one or more signatures have been added to the document, the data on the document cannot be changed until the signatures are removed.
Title: Enter the job title of the preparer.
Witnessed by: Enter the name and title of the representative that witnessed the test. The label for this field can be changed in the PQR defaults found in Tools > Defaults > PQR/WPS.
Tests conducted by: Enter the name of the company that performed the laboratory test.
Laboratory test number: Enter the number of the lab test.
Welder's name: The welder information is optional and may not be available in some cases. Enter the name of the welder that qualified the PQR. If a welder is selected from the Welders Log, the name, ID number, and stamp number will be inserted into the appropriate fields. Manually entering a welder in this field does not add that information to the database. Adding a welder to a PQR will not add a personal qualification (a WPQ) to the system for a welder. However a complete PQR can be used to instantly create a complete WPQ for a welder. This can be done via Documents→New→WPQ section→ASME Welding
Welder ID: Enter the ID number of the welder that welded the PQR coupon.
Stamp: Enter the stamp number of the welder that welded the PQR coupon.
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