DEFSTAN 03-34/4(2008) : 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
   4.2 Contractor
   4.3 Design Authority
   4.4 Process Control Schedule (PCS)
   4.5 Terminology
   4.6 Weld Procedure Specification
5 Documents
6 Materials and Consumables
7 Resistance to Cracking
   7.3 For armour thicknesses up to and including 15 mm
       7.3.2 The R.D. Rigid Butt Joint test
       7.3.3 The Swinden Tied Tee test
   7.4 For armour thicknesses over 15 mm
       7.4.2 The Modified Reeve test
8 Resistance to Ballistic Attack
9 Equipment and Workshop Conditions
10 Preparation of Materials
11 Welding Procedure
12 Workmanship
13 Faults and Repairs
14 Heat Treatment
15 Inspection and Supervision
Annex A - Procedure for the R.D. Rigid Butt Test
   A.1 Description of the Test
   A.2 Preparation
   A.3 Procedure
   A.4 Sectioning, Examination and Assessment
Annex B - Procedure for the Swinden Tied Tee Test
   B.1 Description of Test and Preparation
   B.2 Procedure
   B.3 Sectioning, Examination and Assessment
Annex C - Procedure for the Reeve Fillet Weld Test as
          Modified for Heavy Armour
   C.1 Description of Test
   C.2 Preparation
   C.3 Procedure
   C.4 Sectioning, Examination and Assessment

Describes material, equipment, manufacturing and quality requirements for arc welding of Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA) in the construction of armoured fabrications as well as limited requirements for high hardness armour.