This International Standard specifies a method for making transverse root, face and side bend tests on test
specimens taken from butt welds, butt welds with cladding (subdivided into welds in clad plates and clad
welds) and cladding without butt welds, in order to assess ductility and/or absence of imperfections on or near
the surface of the test specimen. It also gives the dimensions of the test specimen.
In addition, this International Standard specifies a method for making longitudinal root and face bend tests to
be used instead of transverse bend tests for heterogeneous assemblies when base materials and/or filler
metal have a significant difference in their physical and mechanical properties in relation to bending.
This International Standard applies to metallic materials in all forms of product with welded joints made by any
fusion arc welding process.
BS EN ISO 5173:2010 history
2023BS EN ISO 5173:2023 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Bend tests