ASTM A134-96(2012) - 1.3.2012
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers electric-fusion (arc)-welded straight seam or spiral seam steel pipe NPS 16 and over in diameter (inside or outside as specified by purchaser), with wall thicknesses up to 3/4 in. (19.0 mm), inclusive. Pipe having other dimensions may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification.

Note 1Acceptability for many services may be controlled by codes or standards such as those published by the American National Standards Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Note 2For testing methods not specifically covered in this specification, reference can be made to Test Methods and Definitions A370, with particular reference to Annex A2 on Steel Tubular Products.
Note 3A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ANSI B 36.10.

1.2 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.

Note 4The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has been substituted in this standard for such traditional terms as “nominal diameter,” “size,” and “nominal size.”

1.3 The following caveat pertains specifically to Section 5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

A285/A285M-24

Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength

A283/A283M-24

Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates

A36/A36M-19

Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

Section IX Welding Qualifications Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 E. 47th St. New York, NY 10017.

A570-A570M-98

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Carbon, Hot-Rolled (Withdrawn 2000)

B 36.10

Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe