Abstract

Specifies the methods for the ultrasonic manual testing of carbon and low alloy wrought steel plate of uniform thickness, in the range 5 mm to 180 mm inclusive, and universal sections using A-scan presentation.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 1 May 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-007:
Australasian Thermographers Association
Australian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Committee
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation
AUSTROADS
Engineers Australia
Institute of Electrical Inspectors
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association
TestSafe Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies the methods for the ultrasonic manual testing of carbon and low alloy wrought steel plate of uniform thickness, in the range 5 mm to 180 mm inclusive, and universal sections using A-scan presentation. It also classifies plate quality and defines one quality for universal sections (Level 1) in determining freedom from discontinuities.
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General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 19/05/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 19/05/2017
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Committee	MT-007
Supersedes	AS 1710-1986 DR 05399