EVS-EN ISO 5173:2023

This document specifies a method for making transverse root, face and side bend tests on test
specimens taken from butt welds, butt welds with cladding (subdivided into welds in clad plates and
clad welds) and cladding without butt welds, in order to reveal imperfections on or near the surface of
the test specimen which is under tension during bend testing and/or assess ductility. It also gives the
dimensions of the test specimen.
In addition, this document specifies methods to be used instead of transverse bend tests with a former
for welded joints when base materials, heat affected zones and/or weld metal have a significant
difference in their physical and mechanical properties in relation to bending.
This document applies to metallic materials in all forms of product with welded joints made by any
welding process.