Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Abbreviations
4 General Information
5 Specimens
6 Specimen Testing
7 Specimen Evaluation
8 Report
Annex A (normative) - Metric Conversion Factors
Annex B (normative) - Measurement of Shear Area

Abstract

Gives a recommended method for conducting Drop-Weight Tear Tests to measure the fracture appearance or fracture ductility of the pipe as referenced in API Specification 5L, Specification for Line Pipe.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 5L3 : 1996