ASTM E1316-14

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The terms found in this standard are intended to be used uniformly and consistently in all nondestructive testing standards. The purpose of this standard is to promote a clear understanding and interpretation of the NDT standards in which they are used.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard defines the terminology used in the standards prepared by the E07 Committee on Nondestructive Testing. These nondestructive testing (NDT) methods include: acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and X-radiology, leak testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, neutron radiology and gauging, ultrasonic testing, and other technical methods.  
1.2 Committee E07 recognizes that the terms examination, testing and inspection are commonly used as synonyms in nondestructive testing. For uniformity and consistency in E07 nondestructive testing standards, Committee E07 encourages the use of the term examination and its derivatives when describing the application of nondestructive test methods. There are, however, appropriate exceptions when the term test and its derivatives may be used to describe the application of a nondestructive test, such as measurements which produce a numeric result (for example, when using the leak testing method to perform a leak test on a component, or an ultrasonic measurement of velocity). Additionally, the term test should be used when referring to the NDT method, that is, Radiologic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and so forth. (Example: Radiologic Testing (RT) is often used to examine material to detect internal discontinuities.)  
1.3 Section A defines terms that are common to multiple NDT methods, whereas, the subsequent sections define terms pertaining to specific NDT methods.  
1.4 As shown on the chart below, when nondestructive testing produces an indication, the indication is subject to interpretation as false, nonrelevant or relevant. If it has been interpreted as relevant, the necessary subsequent evaluation will result in the decision to accept or reject the material. With the exception of accept and reject, which retain the meaning found in most dictionaries, all the words used in the chart are defined in Section A.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2014
• ICS: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.92 - Editorial Review

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1316-13d - Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM E1316-14e1 - Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E2033-17 - Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination Using Computed Radiography (Photostimulable Luminescence Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E2738-23 - Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Computed Radiography (CR) Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E999-20 - Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1220-21 - Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using Solvent-Removable Process
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1418-21 - Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using the Water-Washable Process
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E747-18 - Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E165/E165M-23 - Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E515-11(2022) - Standard Practice for Leaks Using Bubble Emission Techniques
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E3170/E3170M-18 - Standard Practice for Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing of Polyethylene Electrofusion Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1647-16(2022) - Standard Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Radiology
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E2930-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Pressure Decay Leak Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM A578/A578M-17 - Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E1003-13(2022) - Standard Practice for Hydrostatic Leak Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1316 − 14
StandardTerminology for
1
Nondestructive Examinations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1316; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INDEX OF TERMS
Section
A: Common NDT Terms
B: Acoustic Emission (AE) Terms
C: Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Terms
D: Gamma- and X-Radiologic Testing (RT) Terms
E: Leak Testing (LT) Terms
F: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Terms
G: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Terms
H: Neutron Radiologic Testing (NRT) Terms
I: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Terms
J: Infrared Testing (IRT) Terms
K: Holographic Testing (HT) Terms
L: Visual Testing (VT) Terms
1. Scope 1.3 Section A defines terms that are common to multiple
NDT methods, whereas, the subsequent sections define terms
1.1 This standard defines the terminology used in the
pertaining to specific NDT methods.
standards prepared by the E07 Committee on Nondestructive
1.4 As shown on the chart below, when nondestructive
Testing. These nondestructive testing (NDT) methods include:
testing produces an indication, the indication is subject to
acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and
interpretation as false, nonrelevant or relevant. If it has been
X-radiology, leak testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic
interpreted as relevant, the necessary subsequent evaluation
particle testing, neutron radiology and gauging, ultrasonic
will result in the decision to accept or reject the material.With
testing, and other technical methods.
the exception of accept and reject, which retain the meaning
found in most dictionaries, all the words used in the chart are
1.2 Committee E07 recognizes that the terms examination,
defined in Section A.
testing and inspection are commonly used as synonyms in
nondestructive testing. For uniformity and consistency in E07
nondestructive testing standards, Committee E07 encourages
the use of the term examination and its derivatives when
describing the application of nondestructive test methods.
There are, however, appropriate exceptions when the term test
and its derivatives may be used to describe the application of
a nondestructive test, such as measurements which produce a
numeric result (for example, when using the leak testing
methodtoperformaleaktestonacomponent,oranultrasonic
measurementofvelocity).Additionally,thetermtestshouldbe
used when referring to the NDT method, that is, Radiologic
Testing (RT), UltrasonicTesting (UT), and so forth. (Example:
Radiologic Testing (RT) is often used to examine material to
detect internal discontinuities.)
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofCommitteeE07onNondestructive
Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.92 on Editorial
Review.
Current edition approved June 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E1316–13d. DOI:
10.1520/E1316-14.
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2. Referenced Documents 3. Significance and Use
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Thetermsfoundinthisstandardareintendedtobeused
uniformly and consistently in all nondestructive testing stan-
NOTE 1—This standard defines the terminology used in the standards
prepared by Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and published in dards. The purpose of this standard is to promote a clear
the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03.
understanding and interpretation of the NDT standards in
which they are used.
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4. Terminology
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Section A: Common NDT Terms
The terms defined in Section A are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.92, Editorial Review.
acceptable quality level—the maximum percent defective or flaw characterization, n—the process of quantifying the size,
the maximum number of units defective per hundred units shape, orientation, location, growth, or other properties, of a
that, for the purpose of sampling test, can be considered flaw based on NDT response.
satisfactory as a process average.
imperfection, n—a departure of a quality characteristic from
its intended condition.
calibration, instrument, n—the comparison of an instrument
with, or the adjustment of an instrument to, a known
indication—the response or evidence from a nondestructive
reference(s) often traceable to the Nat
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Designation: E1316 − 13d E1316 − 14
Standard Terminology for
1
Nondestructive Examinations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1316; 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.
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INDEX OF TERMS
INDEX OF TERMS
Section
Section
A: Common NDT Terms
B: Acoustic Emission (AE) Terms
C: Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Terms
D: Gamma- and X-Radiologic Testing (RT) Terms
E: Leak Testing (LT) Terms
F: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Terms
G: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Terms
H: Neutron Radiologic Testing (NRT) Terms
I: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Terms
J: Infrared Testing (IRT) Terms
K: Holographic Testing (HT) Terms
L: Visual Testing (VT) Terms
1. Scope
1.1 This standard defines the terminology used in the standards prepared by the E07 Committee on Nondestructive Testing.
These nondestructive testing (NDT) methods include: acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and X-radiology, leak
testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, neutron radiology and gauging, ultrasonic testing, and other technical
methods.
1.2 Committee E07 recognizes that the terms examination, testing and inspection are commonly used as synonyms in
nondestructive testing. For uniformity and consistency in E07 nondestructive testing standards, Committee E07 encourages the use
of the term examination and its derivatives when describing the application of nondestructive test methods. There are, however,
appropriate exceptions when the term test and its derivatives may be used to describe the application of a nondestructive test, such
as measurements which produce a numeric result (for example, when using the leak testing method to perform a leak test on a
component, or an ultrasonic measurement of velocity). Additionally, the term test should be used when referring to the NDT
method, that is, Radiologic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and so forth. (Example: Radiologic Testing (RT) is often used
to examine material to detect internal discontinuities.)
1.3 Section A defines terms that are common to multiple NDT methods, whereas, the subsequent sections define terms
pertaining to specific NDT methods.
1.4 As shown on the chart below, when nondestructive testing produces an indication, the indication is subject to interpretation
as false, nonrelevant or relevant. If it has been interpreted as relevant, the necessary subsequent evaluation will result in the
decision to accept or reject the material. With the exception of accept and reject, which retain the meaning found in most
dictionaries, all the words used in the chart are defined in Section A.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.92 on Editorial Review.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013June 1, 2014. Published December 2013June 2014. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
E1316 – 13c.E1316 – 13d. DOI: 10.1520/E1316-13D.10.1520/E1316-14.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—This standard defines the terminology used in the standards prepared by Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and published in the
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 03.03.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The terms found in this standard are intended to be used uniformly and consistently in all nondestructive testing standards.
The purpose of this standard is to promote a clear understanding and interpretation of the NDT standards in which they are used.
4. Terminology
Section A: Common NDT Terms
The terms defined in Section A are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.92, Editorial Review.
acceptable quality level—the maximum percent defective or the maximum number of units defective per hundred units that, for
the purpose of sampling test, can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
calibration, instrument, n—the comparison of an instrument with, or the adjustment of an instrument to, a known reference(s)
often traceable to the National I
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