Division 7.2 Joint coefficients

For welded joints, the joint coefficient shall not exceed the following values:

• for equipment subject to destructive and non-destructive tests which confirm that the whole series of joints show no significant defects: 1,

• for equipment subject to random non-destructive testing: 0,85,

• for equipment not subject to non-destructive testing other than visual inspection: 0,7.

If necessary, the type of stress and the mechanical and technological properties of the joint shall also be taken into account.