Standard Evaluation Procedures for Explosion Bulge Testing (Weldments)
Abstract
The Explosion Bulge Test was developed in 1949-1950 and has been used extensively to investigate the factors which determine the performance of weldments, particularly submarine structures and other large welded steel structures. The test was demonstrated to be a simple and reliable method for determining the performance characteristics of service type weldments and it represents the only feasible testing procedure by which the heat-affected zone of weldments can be fully evaluated. In addition to continued use of explosion-loading tests for research investigations conducted by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, explosion-bulge test facilities have now been established at several Naval activities and other locations may be authorized in the future. In order to insure that tests conducted at different (or new) locations will have a common meaning, it has become necessary to prepare a standard evaluation procedure. The procedural details given herein are recommended for consideration by cognizant BUSHIPS agencies for specification as a standard for explosion testing of weldments of HY-80, STS, and alloy steels of similar properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- ADA950187
Entities
People
- P. P. Puzak
- W. S. Pellini
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory