Designation: A1005/A1005M – 00 (Reapproved 2010)

Standard Specification for

Steel Line Pipe, Black, Plain End, Longitudinal and Helical
Seam, Double Submerged-Arc Welded1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1005/A1005M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Re-

1.1 This specification covers double submerged-arc welded, lated Alloys, and Ferroalloys
black, plain end steel pipe for use in the conveyance of fluids 2.2 ASME Standards:3
under pressure. Pipe in sizes NPS 16 and larger, as given in ASME B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME B36.10, are included; pipe having other dimensions, in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII ,
this size range, are permitted, provided such pipe complies Unfired Pressure Vessels
with all other requirements of this specification. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Weld-
1.2 It is intended that pipe be capable of being welded in the ing and Brazing Qualifications
field when welding procedures in accordance with the require- 2.3 API Publications:4
ments of the applicable pipeline construction code are used. API RP 5L3 Recommended Practice for Conducting Drop-
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values in API Standard 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Fa-
each system are not exact equivalents, therefore, each system is cilities
to be used independently of the other, without combining 3. Terminology
values in any way.
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains to the 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
test method portion, Section 14 of this specification: This 3.1.1 double submerged-arc welding, n—a welding process
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, that produces coalescence of metals by heating them with an
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user arc of arcs between a bare metal electrode or electrodes and the
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health work pieces, using at least one pass from the inside and at least
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- one pass from the outside to make the longitudinal, helical, and
tions prior to use. skelp end weld seams, whichever are applicable, the arc or arcs
and the molten metal are shielded by a blanket of granular,
2. Referenced Documents fusible material on the work pieces.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 3.1.2 jointer, n—not more than three lengths of pipe cir-
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing cumferentially welded together to produce a single length that
of Steel Products complies with the length provisions of this specification.
A450/A450M Specification for General Requirements for 3.1.3 skelp, n—the flat rolled product intended to be formed
Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Tubes into pipe.
A530/A530M Specification for General Requirements for 3.1.4 skelp end, n—the weld joining the ends of two lengths
Specialized Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe of skelp.
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi- 3.1.5 specified outside diameter, n—the outside diameter
cal Analysis of Steel Products shown in ASME B36.10 or that stated on the order.
3.1.6 test lot, n—a quantity of pipe of the same ordered
diameter, heat, and wall thickness.
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3.2 Definitions: For definitions of other terms used in this
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
specification, refer to Terminology A941.
A01.09 on Carbon Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as A1005/
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4. General Requirements 7.2 The steel shall contain no more than 0.0007 % boron, by
4.1 Pipe furnished under this specification shall conform to heat analysis.
the applicable requirements of Specification A530/A530M 7.3 The carbon equivalent (CE) shall not exceed 0.40 %,
unless otherwise provided herein. calculated from any reported product analysis using the fol-
lowing equation:
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Information items to be considered, if appropriate, for
CE 5 C 1 F F Mn Si Cu Ni Cr 1 Mo 1 V 1 Cb
6 1 24 1 15 1 20 1 5 G (1)
inclusion in the purchase order are as follows: where: F is a compliance factor that is dependent on the
5.1.1 Specification designation and year of issue, carbon content as follows:
5.1.2 Quantity (feet or metres),
Carbon Content, % F Carbon Content, % F
5.1.3 Grade (see Table 1 or 8.5), <0.06 0.53 0.11 0.70
5.1.4 Size, either nominal (NPS) or outside diameter and 0.06 0.54 0.12 0.75
wall thickness, 0.07 0.56 0.13 0.80
0.08 0.58 0.14 0.85
5.1.5 Nominal length (see 16.3), 0.09 0.62 0.15 0.88
5.1.6 Diameter tolerances for pipe larger than NPS 43 (see 0.10 0.66 0.16 0.92
16.4),
7.4 A heat analysis shall be made for each heat of steel
5.1.7 End finish (plain and beveled or special, see 17.1),
furnished under this specification.
5.1.8 Jointers (See Section 19),
5.1.9 Special requirements, 7.5 Product analyses shall be made on at least two samples
5.1.10 Supplementary requirements, from each heat of steel. Product analysis for boron is not
5.1.11 Charpy V-notch impact energy (see 9.4), and required.
5.1.12 Bar coding (see 21.2). 7.6 Except as provided in 7.5, all analyses shall be in
accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology
6. Materials and Manufacture A751, and shall include all elements required in the carbon
6.1 Skelp widths for helical seam pipe shall be neither less equivalent equation of 7.3, in addition to titanium, phosphorus,
than 0.8 nor more than 3.0 times the pipe’s specified outside sulfur, and boron.
diameter. 7.7 If one or both of the product analyses representing a heat
6.2 The longitudinal, helical, and skelp end welds, which- fails to conform to the specified requirements, the heat shall be
ever are applicable, shall be made using welding procedures rejected, or analyses shall be made on double the original
qualified in accordance with the requirements of the ASME number of test samples that failed, each of which shall conform
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. to the requirements.
6.3 Skelp end welds shall not be permitted in finished pipe,
except for helical seam pipe having its skelp end welds 8. Tensile Property Requirements
manufactured by double submerged-arc welding. For such 8.1 Except as allowed by 8.5 the material shall conform to
pipe, skelp ends shall have been properly prepared for welding. the requirements for tensile properties given in Table 1.
Junctions of skelp end welds and helical seam welds shall not
8.2 The yield strength corresponding to a total extension
be located within 12 in. [300 mm] of pipe ends or jointer welds.
under load of 0.5 % of the gage length shall be determined.
Junctions of skelp end welds and jointer welds shall be
separated by a minimum circumferential distance of 6 in. [150 8.3 A test specimen taken across the longitudinal, helical, or
mm] from junctions of the helical seam weld and the jointer skelp end weld, whichever are applicable, shall show a tensile
weld. Skelp end welds shall be permitted at finished pipe ends, strength not less than the minimum tensile strength specified
provided that there is a minimum circumferential separation of for the grade of pipe required. Test specimens shall contain the
6 in. [150 mm] between the skelp end weld and the helical weld reinforcement and shall exhibit at least 10 % elongation
seam weld at the applicable pipe ends. in 2 in. [50 mm].
8.4 Transverse body tension test specimens shall be taken
7. Chemical Composition opposite the weld, for longitudinally welded pipe. For helical
7.1 The steel for any grade shall contain no more than welded pipe the transverse body tension test shall be taken 90°
0.16 % carbon, by heat and product analyses. to the axis of the pipe and approximately halfway between
adjacent weld convolutions.
8.5 Grades intermediate to those given in Table 1 shall be
TABLE 1 Tensile RequirementsA furnished if so specified in the purchase order. For such grades,
Grade Yield Strength, min Yield Strength, max Tensile Strength, min the permissible yield strength range shall be as given in Table
psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa 1 for the next higher grade, and the required minimum tensile
35 35000 [240] 65 000 [450] 60 000 [415] strength shall exceed the required minimum yield strength by
50 50000 [345] 77 000 [530] 70 000 [485] the same amount as given in Table 1 for the next higher grade.
60 60000 [415] 80 000 [550] 75 000 [515]
70 70000 [485] 87 000 [600] 80 000 [550] 8.6 The ratio of yield strength to tensile strength for all pipe
80 80000 [550] 97 000 [670] 90 000 [620] body tests shall not exceed 0.90 for Grades 70 and lower. For
A
Yield strength requirements do not apply to transverse weld tests. grades higher than Grade 70, the ratio shall not exceed 0.93.

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8.7 For pipe body tests, the minimum elongation in 2 in. [50 10. Guided Bend Test
mm] for all grades shall be that determined by the following 10.1 Root and face guided bend tests shall be conducted in
equation: accordance with Test Methods A370. The specimens shall not
A0.2 fracture completely and shall not reveal any cracks or ruptures
e 5 C 0.9 (2) in the parent metal, heat affected zone, or fusion line longer
U
than 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] and deeper than 12.5 % of the specified wall
where: thickness, except that cracks that occur at the edges of the
e = minimum elongation in 2 in. [50 mm] in percent, specimen and are less than 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] long shall not be
rounded to the nearest percent, cause for rejection, regardless of depth.
C = 625 000 [1940],
A = the lesser of 0.75 in2 [485 mm2] and the cross-sectional 11. Hydrostatic Test
area of the tension test specimen, calculated using the 11.1 Each length of pipe shall be subjected to the hydro-
specified width of the test specimen and the specified static test without leakage through the wall, except that jointers
wall thickness of the pipe, with the calculated value that are comprised of segments that have passed hydrostatic
rounded to the nearest 0.01 in2 [1 mm2], and testing need not be hydrostatically tested.
U = specified minimum tensile strength, psi [MPa]. 11.2 Each length of pipe shall be tested, by the manufac-
turer, to a minimum hydrostatic pressure calculated from the
9. Charpy V-Notch Test following relationship:
9.1 Except as allowed by 9.2, all pipe shall be Charpy Inch-Pound Units:
V-notch tested in accordance with Test Methods and Defini- St
P52D3C (4)
tions A370. All pipe body tests shall be transverse to the pipe
axis, taken approximately 90° from the weld. All weld tests SI Units:
shall be transverse to the weld axis.
St
9.2 The basic specimen is full size Charpy V-notch. For pipe P 5 2000 D 3 C (5)
with a specified wall thickness of 0.236 in [5.9 mm] or less,
there is no requirement for Charpy V-notch testing. Where where:
combinations of diameter and wall do not permit the smallest P = minimum hydrostatic test pressure, psi [kPa],
specimen size, there is no requirement for proven fracture S = specified minimum yield strength, psi [MPa],
toughness. In all cases, the largest possible specimen size shall t = specified wall thickness, in. [mm],
be used, except where such a specimen size will result in D = specified outside diameter, in., [mm],
energy values greater than 80 % of the testing machine C = 0.85 for pipe NPS 16 through NPS 18, and
= 0.90 for pipe larger than NPS 18.
capacity:
11.3 When computed test pressures are not an exact mul-
Specified Wall Thickness, in. [mm] Specimen Size To Be Used
$0.434 [11.0] Full tiple of 10 psi [100 kPa], they shall be rounded to the nearest
0.304–0.433 [7.7–10.9] 2⁄3 10 psi [100 kPa].
0.237–0.303 [6.0–7.6] 1⁄2
11.4 The minimum hydrostatic test pressure required to
9.3 When specimens smaller than full size are used, the satisfy these requirements need not exceed 3000 psi [20 700
requirements of 9.4 shall be adjusted by one of the following kPa]. This does not prohibit testing at a higher pressure at the
relationships: manufacturer’s option. The hydrostatic test pressure shall be
maintained for not less than 5 s for all sizes.
For 2 / 3 size: N 5 R 3 0.67 (3)
For 1 / 2 size: N 5 R 3 0.50 12. Nondestructive Examination
12.1 General—The full length of each longitiudinal, helical
where: and skelp end weld shall be subjected to ultrasonic inspection
N = adjusted value, rounded to the nearest whole number,
in accordance with 12.3, in combination with radiography in
and
accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
R = applicable value from 9.4 and 9.6.
Section VIII, Paragraph UW51. Radiographic inspection shall
9.4 The Charpy V-notch energy impact energy for the pipe include at least 8 in. [200 mm] of weld from each pipe end.
body shall be not less than 30 ft-lbf [40 J] minimum average, 12.2 All required nondestructive examination (NDE) shall
or any higher value specified in the purchase order. be performed after hydrostatic test, except for the nondestruc-
9.5 All Charpy V-notch testing shall be performed at 32°F tive examination (NDE) of jointer welds and the radiographic
[0°C], or lower as agreed upon between purchaser and manu- inspection of pipe ends.
facturer or at the manufacturer’s option. 12.3 Ultrasonic Inspection—Any equipment utilizing ultra-
9.6 A test of weld and HAZ Charpy V-notch impact energy sonic principles and capable of continuous and uninterrupted
properties shall be made on each type (longitudinal, helical, or inspection of the weld seam shall be used. The equipment shall
skelp end) of weld. The Charpy V-notch impact energy shall be be checked with an applicable reference standard, as described
not less than 30 ft-lbf [40 J]. in 12.3.1 at least once every working turn or not more than 8
9.7 Each pipe body Charpy V-notch specimen shall exhibit hours to demonstrate the effectiveness of the inspection pro-
at least 75 % shear area. cedures. The equipment shall be adjusted to produce well

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defined indications when the reference standard is scanned by 13.4 Charpy V-notch test frequency shall be one set of
the inspection unit in a manner simulating inspection of the specimens for each 100 joint test lot, except for skelp end
product. welds, which shall be tested one for each 100 pipe containing
12.3.1 Reference Standards—Reference standards shall such end welds.
have the same diameter and thickness as the product inspected,
and may be of any convenient length as determined by the pipe 14. Test Methods
manufacturer. Reference standards shall be either full sections 14.1 The test specimens and the tests required by this
or coupons taken from the pipe. The reference standard shall specification shall conform to those described in Test Methods
contain machined notches or a drilled hole, with the following and Definitions A370.
dimensions:
Parallel Sided Notch (A) Drilled Hole 15. Dimensions and Weights [Masses] Per Unit Length
Depth: 5 % t 6 15 % ⁄
1 16 in. [1.6 mm] diameter
with min of
15.1 The dimensions and weights [masses] per unit length
0.012 6 0.002 in. of some of the pipe sizes included in this specification are
[0.3 6 0.05 mm] shown in ASME B36.10. The weight [mass] per unit length of
Width: 0.04 in. [1 mm] max
Lengt: 2 in. [50 mm] min at full depth
pipe having intermediate diameter or wall thickness, or both, is
determined using the applicable equation in 16.1.
NOTE 1—The reference discontinuities defined herein are convenient
standards for calibration of nondestructive testing equipment. The dimen- 16. Permissible Variations in Weight [Mass] and
sions of these discontinuities should not be construed as the minimum size Dimensions
imperfection detectable by such equipment.
16.1 Weight [Mass]—The weight [mass] of a single length
12.3.2 Surface Condition, Operator Qualifications—Extent of pipe shall not vary more than +10 % , −3.5 % from its
of Examination, and Standardization Procedure– Surface con- theoretical weight [mass]. Pipe weights [masses] per unit
dition, extent of examination, operator qualifications, and length not listed in ASME B36.10 shall be determined using
standardization procedure shall be in accordance with the the following equation:
requirements of Specification A450/A450M. inch-pound units:
12.3.3 Acceptance Limits—Table 2 gives the height of W 5 t ~D2t! 3 10.69 (6)
acceptance limit signals in percent of the height of signals
produced by the reference discontinuities. Imperfections in the SI units:
weld seam that produce a signal greater than the acceptance W 5 t ~D2t! 3 0.024 66 (7)
limit given in Table 2 shall be considered defects.
12.4 Disposition of NDE Defects—Pipe that has been re- where:
W = weight [mass] per unit length, lb/ft [kg/m],
jected in accordance with the provisions of 12.1 or 12.3 shall
D = specified outside diameter, in. [mm], and
be given one of the following dispositions: t = specified wall thickness, in. [mm].
12.4.1 The pipe length shall be rejected. The weight [mass] of any order item shall not be more than
12.4.2 The portion of the pipe containing the defect shall be 1.75 % under its theoretical weight.
cut off. 16.2 Wall Thickness—The minimum wall thickness at any
12.4.3 The defect shall be removed by grinding, provided point shall not be more than 8 % under the specified wall
that the remaining wall thickness is within specified limits. thickness.
12.4.4 The area of the pipe containing the defect shall be 16.3 Length—Unless otherwise agreed upon between the
repaired by welding. purchaser and the manufacturer, pipe shall be furnished in the
nominal lengths and within the permissible variations given in
13. Number of Tests Table 3.
16.4 Diameter—For pipe sizes larger than NPS 48, the
13.1 Tensile testing of the pipe body, longitudinal welds,
diameter tolerances shall be subject to agreement between the
and helical welds shall be performed on a test lot basis with a
manufacturer and the purchaser. The diameter tolerance within
lot size of one sample for each lot of 100 joints of pipe or less.
4 in. [100 mm] of each pipe end shall be −1⁄32 , +3⁄32 in. [−1, +3
13.2 Tensile testing of skelp end welds shall be performed at mm].
a frequency of one test per lot of 100 lengths containing skelp
end welds. 17. End Finish
13.3 The guided bend test specimens shall be taken from 17.1 Pipe furnished to this specification shall be plain-end
each lot of 50 lengths or less of each combination of specified beveled with ends beveled to an angle of 30°, +5°, −0°,
outside diameter, specified wall thickness, and grade. measured from a line drawn perpendicular to the axis of the
pipe, and with a root face of 1⁄16 in. [1.6 mm] 6 1⁄32 in. [0.8
mm], or special plain end, as specified in the purchase order.
TABLE 2 Acceptance Limits
Top of Notch Size of Hole Acceptance Limit 18. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
in. mm Signal, %
A 1⁄16 1.6 100 18.1 The weld bead shall not extend above the prolongation
of the original surface of the pipe by more than 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm]

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TABLE 3 Permissible Variations on Lengths
Nominal Length Minimum Length Minimum Avg Length Maximum Length
for Each Order Item

ft m ft m ft m ft m
20 [6] 9.0 [2.74] 17.5 [5.33] 22.5 [6.86]
40 [12] 14.0 [4.27] 35.0 [10.67] 45.0 [13.72]
50 [15] 17.5 [5.33] 43.8 [13.35] 55.0 [16.76]
60 [18] 21.0 [6.40] 52.5 [16.00] 65.0 [19.81]
80 [24] 28.0 [8.53] 70.0 [21.34] 85.0 [25.91]

for pipe specified wall thickness 0.500 in. [12.7 mm] and and a prolongation of the original contour of the pipe. Cold
smaller, or more than 3⁄16 in. [4.8 mm] for specified wall formed dents deeper than 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] shall be free of
thicknesses greater than 0.500 in. [12.7 mm]. The weld surface sharp-bottom gouges. The gouges may be removed by grind-
shall not be below a prolongation of the original surface. ing, provided that the remaining wall thickness is within
18.2 Surface imperfections that penetrate more than 8 % of specified limits. The length of the dent in any direction shall
the nominal wall thickness or encroach on the minimum wall not exceed one half the pipe diameter.
thickness shall be considered defects. Pipe with surface defects
19. Jointers
shall be given one of the following dispositions:
18.2.1 The defect shall be removed by grinding, provided 19.1 Jointers may be furnished, subject to agreement be-
that the remaining wall thickness is within specified limits. tween manufacturer and purchaser as to minimum length of
18.2.2 When imperfections or defects are removed by each piece and total number of jointers. Circumferential jointer
grinding, a smooth curved surface shall be maintained, and the welds shall be made using a procedure qualified in accordance
wall thickness shall not be decreased below that permitted by with the requirements of API Standard 1104 or ASME Boiler
this specification. The outside diameter at the point of grinding and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX and inspected by
may be reduced by the amount so removed. radiographic or ultrasonic procedures or a combination of both.
18.2.3 The section of the pipe containing the defect shall be 20. Certification
cut off within the requirements for length.
20.1 A certified test report shall be furnished.
18.2.4 The length shall be rejected.
18.3 Wall thickness measurements shall be made with a 21. Product Marking
mechanical caliper or with a properly calibrated nondestructive 21.1 Each length of pipe shall be legibly marked by sten-
testing device of appropriate accuracy. In case of a dispute, the ciling to show: specification number, the name or brand of the
measurement determined by the use of a mechanical caliper manufacturer, the specified outside diameter, the specified wall
shall govern. thickness, the grade, the heat number, and the length. The
18.4 Pipe body repairs by welding are not permitted. length shall be marked in feet and tenths of a foot, or metres to
18.5 Repairs of the weld are permissible in accordance with two decimal places, as applicable.
Specification A530/A530M except that the repair depth shall 21.2 In addition to the requirements of 21.1, bar coding is
not exceed 70 % of the specified wall thickness of the pipe and acceptable as a supplementary identification method. The
back-to-back repairs are not permitted. No repair of repair weld purchaser may specify in the order a specific bar coding system
is permitted. to be used.
18.6 Pipe shall be randomly checked for straightness. De-
viation from a straight line shall not exceed 0.2 % of the length. 22. Keywords
18.7 The pipe shall contain no dents greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 22.1 black steel pipe; double submerged-arc welded; line
mm], measured as the gap between the lowest point of the dent pipe

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirement shall apply only when specified in the purchase order.

S1. Drop-Weight Tear Testing S1.2 The temperature selected for conducting the drop-
S1.1 The drop-weight tear test shall be conducted in accor- weight tear test, the test frequency, and the criteria for
dance with API RP 5L3. acceptance shall be as specified in the purchase order.

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