1.1
This specification establishes the requirements for arc-welded pipe for use in brackish water or seawater piping systems.
1.2
Units—
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3
The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in
8.2
and
14.3.2
of this specification:
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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16.1
For purposes of determining compliance with the specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Practice
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.
Property
Rounded Unit for Observed or Calculated Value
Chemical composition
nearest unit in the last right-hand
significant digit used in expressing
the limiting value
Tensile strength
nearest ksi (5 MPa)