MS-000 - Ultrasonic Test01

THE CORNER HOUSE
AMSTEEL STRUCTURES, INC

455 Guevarra St. Corner Recto St. Brgy. Addition
#88-98 Velasquez St. Bangiad, Taytay Rizal
Hills, San Juan City
METHOD STATEMENT FOR ULTRASONIC TEST Ref No.:
FOR FULL PENETRATION WELDED MS-TCH-ST
CONNECTION
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LOCATION MAP
3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
4. DEFINITION/ABBREVIATION
5. SCOPE OF WORK
6. WORK SCHEDULE
7. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS
8. SEQUENCE OF WORK
9. INGRESS/EGRESS
10. JOB HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT
11. REFERENCE ANNEXES
#88-98 Velasquez St. Bangiad, Taytay Rizal Tel. No. +632 451-0191, +632 451-0204, +632 451-0207, +639 451-0210
Fax: +632 451-0169 Email: amsteelstructures@gmail.com Web site: www.amsteelstructures.com
1. INTRODUCTION
Ultrasonic testing (UT) is a family of nondestructive Testing techniques based on the propagation of
ultrasonic waves in the object or material tested. In most common UT applications, very short ultrasonic
pulse-waves with center frequencies ranging from 0.1-15 MHz, and occasionally up to 50 MHz, are
transmitted into materials flaws or to characterize materials.
Full penetration welds shall be subjected to Non-destructive Test by Ultrasonic Testing. Where
partial or spot testing is required, ultrasonic test shall be conducted at random on the welds. The extent of
testing shall be in accordance with Clause 6 Part 6.15 (Extent of Testing) of AWS D1.1 2020.
2. Vicinity Map: THE CORNER HOUSE PROJECT

455 P. Guevarra St. Corner Recto St. Brgy. Additional Hills, San Juan City
The Site
Location Map: THE CORNER HOUSE PROJECT

455 .Guevarra St. Corner Recto St. Brgy. Addition Hills, San Juan City
The Site
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
ANNEX 3 - AWS D1.1 Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
ANNEX 4 - Ultrasonic Flaw Detector - Olympus EPOCH 600 Product Data
ANNEX 5 - Welding Inspector Certificate & Required Qualification
ANNEX 6 - Discontinuity Height and Length Dimension
ANNEX 7 - Plan View of UT Scanning Patterns
ANNEX 8 - Ultrasonic Testing Report Form
ANNEX 9 - Olympus EPOCH 600 Calibration Certificate
4.0 DEFINITION / ABBREVIATION

MCC - Megawide Construction Corporation dB - Decibel
JACMI - Jose Aliling Construction Management Inc. ° - Degrees
QA/QC - Quality Assurance/Quality Control MHz - Megahertz
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment % - Percent
RMC - Ready Mixed Concrete MM - Millimeters
PTW - Permit to Work
OSHS - Occupational Safety and Health Standards
CSHP - Construction Safety and Health Program
JHRA - Job Hazard and Risk Assessment
DOLE - Department of Labor and Employment
FCD - For Construction Drawing
EPRP - Emergency Preparedness and Response Team
CMT - Crises Management Team
FCD - For Construction Drawing
UT - Ultrasonic Testing
AWS - American Welding Society
5.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This procedure is to govern the Ultrasonic Testing of groove welds and heat affected zone between
the thickness of 5/16 inches (8mm) and 8 inches (203mm) inclusive.
6.0 WORK SCHEDULE
See annex 1 (work schedule)

See annex 2 (organizational chart)
Manpower for the works
No. Full Name Position Mobile No. Remarks

1 Alvin Puyo Project Superintendent 0917-592-1169 MCC
2 Aries Luria Field Engineer 0938-673-4943 MCC
3 Teofilo Garcia Surveyor 0916-799-5701 MCC
4 Sharmaine Anib QA/QC Engineer 0919-905-8639 MCC
5 Rolan Tupig Safety Officer 0975-083-1313 MCC
6 Geherson Abustan Ass. Area Manager 0977-391-0026 ASI
7 Daniel Pantaleon Field Engineer 0905-460-2303 ASI
8 Raymart Waniwan Field Engineer 0948-784-4127 ASI
9 Ronald Arada Welding Inspector 0935-247-7657 ASI
10 Eljohn Genesis Adarne QA/QC Engineer 0945-592-6880 ASI
10 Rodel Lazara Safety Officer 0951-673-2436 ASI
11 TBA Foreman ASI
7.0 Tools and Equipment
EQUIPMENTS / QTY SPECIFICATION USES

TOOLS / MATERIALS /
PPE
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Ultrasonic Flaw
1 unit Olympus EPOCH Detector
600 w/ Probe
Couplant
Couplant
1 lot Water between probe
and test material
Clean Cloth
1 lot Lint Free Cloth Surface cleaner
Steel Brush
5” Steel brush with

2 pcs Surface cleaner
wood handle
Cup Brush/Brush Wheel 1 lot Surface cleaner
100mm Diameter
Grinding Stone
1 lot Surface cleaner

100mm Diameter
Grinder
100mm diameter
2 units Surface cleaner
grinding wheel
capacity
Rust Converter
1 liter Turco Rust

1 lot Rust remover
Converter
Face Shield
Hard Hat mounted

1 lot PPE
Visor
Hard Hat
1 lot Hard Hat with chin PPE

strap
Safety Shoes
1 lot Steel Toe Safety PPE

Shoes
Safety Goggles
1 lot Clear Glass or Dark PPE

Glass
Hand Gloves
Leather or
1 lot Rubberized Palm PPE
Gloves
Welding Apron
1 lot Denim Welding PPE

Apron or Jacket
Face Mask
1 lot N95 Face mask PPE
8.0 SEQUENCE OF WORK
A. Base Preparation / Surface Cleaning
B. Application of Couplant
C. Test Coverage
D. Weld Evaluation
E. Discontinuity Size Evaluation
F. Identification and Recording of Result
WORK FLOW
8.1 Base Preparation / Surface Cleaning
Cleanliness. All surfaces to which a search unit is applied shall be free of weld spatter, dirt grease,
oil (other than the used as a couplant), plant and loose scale and shall have a contour permitting
intimate coupling.
8.1.1 The condition of all surfaces shall be such that a satisfactory coupling between probe and test
surfaces can be maintained.
8.1.2 The visual examination of welding and/or material under test shall be carried out to ascertain
any surface defect or condition, which may affect the ultrasonic examination.
8.1.3 All spatters, loose scale, rust, coating and other irregularities over the scanning surfaces on any
side of the weld which may interfere with the transmission of sound wave shall be removed
by wire brushing or light grinding.
8.2 Application of Couplant
8.2.2 Apply the water (couplant) on weld area for testing.
8.3 Test Coverage
8.3.1 Welded joints requiring Ultrasonic Testing shall be tested for their full length unless Client
specifies partial or spot testing.
8.3.2 The scanning shall be done from each side of the weld axis where possible. The area adjacent to
the weld shall be prepared for at least 3 times the thickness of material being inspected both
side of weld axis for the smooth scanning surface.
8.3.3 The volume shall be examined by moving the probe over test surfaces so as to scan the entire
weld volume and adjacent area. Each pass of the probe shall overlap a minimum, of 50% of
the probe dimension.
8.4 Weld Evaluation
8.3.1 The beam shall be directed at approximately right angle to the weld axis from two directions
where possible. The probe shall be manipulated so that the beam passed through the
required volumes of weld and adjacent base metal.
8.3.2 Sensitivity shall be increased from the reference level for weld scanning in accordance with AWS
D1.1: 2020, Table 8.2 or 8.3, as applicable. (see ANNEX 3)
8.3.3 The testing angle and scanning procedure shall be in accordance with those shown in AWS D1.1
2020: Table 8.7. (see ANNEX 3)
8.3.4 The probe movement for the examination shall not exceed 150mm per second.
8.3.5 For transverse discontinuities, the beam shall be directed approximately 15° to the weld axis.
8.3.6 Butt Joints. Butt welds shall be tested from each side of the weld axis. Corner and T-joint weld
shall be primarily tested from one side of the weld axis only. All welds shall be tested using
the applicable scanning pattern or patterns in Figure 8.24 (see ANNEX 7) as necessary to
detect both longitudinal and transverse flaws.
8.3.7 Maximum Indication. When a discontinuity indication appears on the screen, the maximum
attainable indication from the discontinuity shall be adjusted to produce a horizontal
reference level trace deflection on the display. This adjustment shall be made with the
calibrated gain control (attenuator) and the instrument reading in decibels shall be used as
the “Indication Level, a” for calculating the Indication Rating, d”.
8.3.8 Attenuation Factor. The “attenuation factor, c” is attained by subtracting 1 inch (25mm) from the
sound path distance and multiplying the remainder by 2. This factor shall be rounded out to
the nearest dB value. Fractional values less than ½ dB shall be reduced to the lower dB level
and those of ½ or greater increased to higher level.
8.3.9 Indication Rating. The “indication rating, d” represents the algebraic difference in decibels
between the indication level and the reference level with correction for attenuation as
indicated in the following expressions:
Instrument with gain in dB;

a–b–c=d
Instrument with attenuation in dB;
b–a–c=d
8.4 Discontinuity Size Evaluation
8.4.1 Length
The length of indication shall be determined by measuring the distance between the probe
centerline locations where the indication rating amplitude drops 50 to (6 dB) below the rating for
the applicable classification. This length shall be recorded under "discontinuity length" on the test
report.
8.4.2 Height
The discontinuity height (depth dimension) should be determined using the following methods:
8.4.2.1 The indication height should be maximized by moving the search unit to and from the
discontinuity in accordance with A of figure O.12 (see ANNEX 6). The indication height
should be adjusted to a known value (e.g.,80% of full screen height).
8.4.2.2 The search unit should move towards the discontinuity until the indication height begins to
drop rapidly and continuously towards the base line. The location of the leading (left) edge
of the indication at location B in Figure O.l2 in relation to the display horizontal base line
scale should be noted. A 0.10 inch (2.5mm) division scale or metric scale should be used.
8.4.2.3 The search unit should be moved from the discontinuity until the indication height begins to
drop rapidly and continuously towards the base line. The location of the leading edge of the
indication at location C in Figure O.12 (see ANNEX 6) in relation to the display horizontal
base line should be noted.
8.4.2.4 The mathematical difference between B and C should be obtained to determine the height
dimension of the discontinuity.
8.5 Identification and Recording of Result
8.5.1 Each weld discontinuity shall be accepted or rejected on the basis of its indication rating and its
length, in conformance with the following:
8.5.1.1 Statically Loaded Nontubular Connections - AWS D1.1 2020: Table 8.2. (ANNEX 3)
8.5.1.2 Cyclically Loaded Nontubular Connections - AWS D1.1 2020: Table 6.3. (ANNEX 3)
8.5.2 Identification Rejected Areas
Each unacceptable discontinuity shall be indicated on the weld by a mark directly over the
discontinuity for its entire length. The depth from the surface, location along the weld axis, location
within the cross section, size (or indication rating) shall be noted on nearby base metal.
8.5.3 For each ultrasonic testing carried out, the result should be recorded on a report form.
(see ANNEX 8)
9. INGRESS / EGRESS
10. JOB HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Item Description Remarks Picture
CAUTION:
100cm x 100cm
MEN WORKING ABOVE
SAFETY FIRST 100cm x 100cm
PPE REQUIRED 100cm x 100cm
REMINDER:
100cm x 100cm
SAFETY HARNESS REQUIRED
REMINDER:
HOUSEKEEPING
100cm x 100cm
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER
WORK
CAUTION:
100cm x 100cm
WATCH-OUT FALLING DEBRIS
11.REFERENCE ANNEXES
Annex 1 (Master Construction schedule)
Annex 2 (Organizational Chart)
Annex 3 (AWS D1.1 Acceptance and Rejection Criteria)
Annex 4 (Ultrasonic Flaw Detector - Olympus Epoch 600 Product Data)
Annex 5 (Welding Inspector Required Qualification and Certificates)
Annex 6 (Discontinuity Length and Height Dimension)
Annex 7 (Plan View of UT Scanning Patterns)
Annex 8 (Ultrasonic Testing Report Form)
Annex 9 – Olympus EPOCH 600 Calibration Certificate

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THE CORNER HOUSE

AMSTEEL STRUCTURES, INC

7. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS

10. JOB HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT

11. REFERENCE ANNEXES

2. Vicinity Map: THE CORNER HOUSE PROJECT

Location Map: THE CORNER HOUSE PROJECT

4.0 DEFINITION / ABBREVIATION

5.0 SCOPE OF WORK

6.0 WORK SCHEDULE

See annex 1 (work schedule)

Manpower for the works

No. Full Name Position Mobile No. Remarks

EQUIPMENTS / QTY SPECIFICATION USES

1 lot Lint Free Cloth Surface cleaner

5” Steel brush with

Cup Brush/Brush Wheel 1 lot Surface cleaner

1 lot Surface cleaner

1 liter Turco Rust

Hard Hat mounted

1 lot Hard Hat with chin PPE

1 lot Steel Toe Safety PPE

1 lot Clear Glass or Dark PPE

1 lot Denim Welding PPE

1 lot N95 Face mask PPE

8.1 Base Preparation / Surface Cleaning

8.2 Application of Couplant

8.2.2 Apply the water (couplant) on weld area for testing.

8.3 Test Coverage

8.4 Weld Evaluation

Instrument with gain in dB;

8.5.2 Identification Rejected Areas

10. JOB HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT

SAFETY FIRST 100cm x 100cm

PPE REQUIRED 100cm x 100cm

Annex 1 (Master Construction schedule)

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