In SA-336 Para 8.1.1.3 of ASME 2015 Edition it is given as follows
'For liquid quenched and tempered forgings, test specimens may be taken at a depth (t) corresponding to a distance from area of significant stress to the nearest heat treated surface....'
What does this area of significant...
Some sections in Asme bpvc Sec II like SA 105, SA 182 specifies the maximum forging weight to be 10000 lb or 4540 kg. If this weight limit exceeds it is stated that user shall refer to other specifications like SA 965 or something else etc..
Does anyone know the reason or basis behind this...