Progressive Sampling for Examination in ASME B31.3

[ali119]

Hi every body
I have a question about paragraph 341.3.4(e) B31.3:
(e) if any of the items examined as required by (c) above reveals a defect, all items represented by the progressive sampling shall be either:
(1) repaired or replaced and reexamined as required;
or
(2) fully examined and repaired or replaced as necessary, and reexamined as necessary to meet the requirements of this Code.
what is difference between (1) and (2) of this paragraph ?

 

[nickelkid]

I believe (1) permits the item to be "repaired or replaced" without being "fully examined" prior to repair or replacement.

 

[metengr]

In terms of context, fully examined in this application means the entire weld regardless if spot or random examination was originally performed.

 

[ali119]

meteger
when do we do fully examined untill?
or had better say fully examined shall be done on which welded joint that welder has welded?

 

[metengr]

fully examined shall be done on which welded joint that welder has welded

Yes.