ASTM A578/A578M-17
Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications

Standard No.

ASTM A578/A578M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A578/A578M-17(2023)

Latest

ASTM A578/A578M-17(2023)

Scope

1.1 This specification2 covers the procedure and acceptance standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examination of rolled carbon and alloy steel plates, ³/₈ in. [10 mm] in thickness and over, for special applications. The method will detect internal discontinuities parallel to the rolled surfaces. Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Supplementary requirements are provided for alternative procedures.

1.2 Individuals performing examinations in accordance with this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent standard is one which covers the qualification and certification of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which is acceptable to the purchaser.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM A578/A578M-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM A263 Standard Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium Steel-Clad Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• ASTM A264 Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-Clad Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• ASTM A265 Standard Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• ASTM E2491 Standard Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems
• ASTM E317 Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse- Echo Examination Instruments and Systems Without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments

ASTM A578/A578M-17 history

• 2023 ASTM A578/A578M-17(2023) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
• 2017 ASTM A578/A578M-17 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
• 2007 ASTM A578/A578M-07(2012) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
• 2007 ASTM A578/A578M-07 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
• 1996 ASTM A578/A578M-96(2001) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special Applications
• 2001 ASTM A578/A578M-96 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Clad Steel Plates for Special Applications