Abstract
This specification covers electric-fusion (arc)-welded straight seam or spiral seam steel pipes with diameters NPS 16 and larger. The materials for these pipes as well as the welding procedure shall conform to other ASTM standards listed herein. This standard also contains requirements for the permissible weight and dimension variations and pipe lengths.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers electric-fusion (arc)-welded straight seam or spiral seam steel pipe NPS 16 and over in diameter (inside or outside as specified by purchaser), with wall thicknesses up to 3/4 in. (19.0 mm), inclusive. Pipe having other dimensions may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification.
Note 1???
Acceptability for many services may be controlled by codes or standards such as those published by the American National Standards Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Note 2???
For testing methods not specifically covered in this specification, reference can be made to Test Methods and Definitions A370, with particular reference to Annex A2 on Steel Tubular Products. Note 3???
A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ANSI B 36.10. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 4???
The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as ???nominal diameter,??? ???size,??? and ???nominal size.??? 1.3 The following caveat pertains specifically to Section 5 of this specification. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A283/A283M Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates
A285/A285M Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A570/A570M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Carbon, Hot-Rolled
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
SectionIXWeldingQual
American National Standards Institute Standard
B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
Keywords
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 23.040.10 (Iron and steel pipes)
DOI: 10.1520/A0134-96R12
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