BS 3451:1973

Object of test, preparation, method of testing, reporting of results for visual examination aided by penetrant methods, radiography, transverse tensile test, examination of cross sections (macro-examination), bend tests, nick-break test, fracture test for fillet welds. Notes on metallurgical aspects of testing welds in aluminium and methods for preparing etched specimens given in appendices.

Partially replaced by BS EN 895:1995, BS EN 910:1996, BS EN 1320:1997 and BS EN 1321:1997.