2010 SECTION VIII, DIVISION 2
3-54
Maximum Nominal Thickness of Material or Weld, mm
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Cv, Joules (average of three specimens)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
550 MPa≥
450 MPa
345 MPa
260 MPa≤
Figure 3.4M – Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Requirements for Full-Size Specimens for Carbon and Low
Alloy Steels As a Function of the Minimum Specified Yield Strength – Parts Subject to PWHT
Notes for Figures 3.3, 3.3M, 3.4, and 3.4M
a) Interpolation between yield strength values is permitted.
b) The minimum impact energy for one specimen shall not be less than two-thirds of the average impact
energy required for three specimens.
c) Materials produced and impact tested in accordance with SA-320, SA-333, SA-334, SA-350, SA-352,
SA-420, SA-437, SA-508 Grade 5 Class 2, SA-540 (except for materials produced under Table 2, Note
4 in the specification), SA-723, and SA-765 do not have to satisfy these energy values. Materials
produced to these specifications are acceptable for use at a minimum design metal temperature not
colder than the test temperature when the energy values required by the applicable specification are
satisfied.
d) If the material specified minimum tensile strength is greater than or equal to 655 MPa (95 ksi), then the
material toughness requirements shall be in accordance with paragraph 3.11.2.1.b.2.
e) Data of Figures 3.3 and 3.3M are shown in Table 3.12.
f) Data of Figures 3.4 and 3.4M are shown in Table 3.13.
g) See paragraph 3.11.2.1.b.1 for Charpy V-notch specimen thicknesses less than 10 mm (0.394 in.)