L52334 Curved Wide Plate Test Results and Transferability of Test Specimens

The work described in this report focuses on the development of data processing routines for curved-wide-plate (CWP) tests, the presentation of test results in a consistent and unified format, generation of fracture resistance curves from, and the examination of transferability between CWP and SENT (single-edge-notched tension) test specimens. The results of this work can be used for: Drafting and implementing consistent test procedures for CWP tests, Formulating test data for consistent presentation and comparison, Understanding the differences and limitations of test specimens of different scales, Making the best selection of test specimens for a given set of objectives, and Making correct interpretation of test data and their relevance to girth weld performance.