the ladle analysis of the bars supplied; {b) the carbon equivalent value; {c) the results of the tensile, bend and rebend tests on. samples taken from the materfal; the tensile test results shall include the cross-sectional area; and (4) the identification mark for the materials supplied. 16. SPECIMENS FOR TESTS FOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 16.1 Selection Of Test Samples 16.1.1 For the tensile, bend and rebend tests, samples shall be 600 mm long or 20 times the nominal size, whichever is the greater. 16.1.2 Samples for the bend and rebend tests shall not be selected from the same bar. 16.1.3 Samples shat! be selected from each batch at a frequency not less than that specified in Table 6 provided that, if a batch comprises bars from more than one cast, at Jeast one test sample shall be selected to represent each cast. Table 6. Frequency Of Tensile, Bend And Rebend Tests Quantity Nominal size of bar mm | For tensile test For bend and rebend | | tests | Under 10 1 sample from each | 1 sample from each 25,000 kg or part 50,000 kg or part thereof thereof 10 to 16 1 sample from each | 1 sample from each 35,000 kg or part =| 70,000 kg or part thereof thereof Over 16 1 sample from each | 1 sample from each 45,000 kg or part 90,000 kg or part thereof thereof 162 Preparation Of Test Pieces 16.2.1 The tensile, bend and reband tests shall be carried out on straight pieces in the as-rolled condition without machining or prior heat treatment. Any slight straightening which may be required shall be done cold. Reduced section test pieces for tensile test may be used in accordance with Subclauses 16.2.3 and 16.2.4, 16.2.2 Separation of test piece from sample. The method employed shall be such as to cause minimum deformation and minimum heating of that part of the test piece to be used for measurements. The best method Is usually by sawing. It the test piece is sheared or flame-cut, an adequate allowance shall be left for subsequemt machining,