ASTM E1316-16a

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-Jul-2016
• 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 E1316-16 - Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Replaced By: ASTM E1316-17 - Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2017
• Referred By: ASTM E1324-21 - Standard Guide for Measuring Some Electronic Characteristics of Ultrasonic Testing Instruments
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3045-22 - Standard Practice for Crack Detection Using Vibroacoustic Thermography
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E1606-20 - Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Aluminum Redraw Rod for Electrical Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E2737-23 - Standard Practice for Digital Detector Array Performance Evaluation and Long-Term Stability
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3102-18 - Standard Practice for Microwave Examination of Polyethylene Electrofusion Joints Used in Piping Application
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E2985/E2985M-14(2019) - Standard Practice for Determination of Metal Purity Based on Elastic Constant Measurements Derived from Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3167/E3167M-18 - Standard Practice for Conventional Pulse-Echo Ultrasonic Testing of Polyethylene Electrofusion Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3081-21 - Standard Practice for Outlier Screening Using Process Compensated Resonance Testing via Swept Sine Input for Metallic and Non-Metallic Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E1002-11(2022) - Standard Practice for Leaks Using Ultrasonics
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3101-18 - Standard Practice for Microwave Examination of Polyethylene Butt Fusion Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E1390-21 - Standard Specification for Illuminators Used for Viewing Industrial Radiographs
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E309-16 - Standard Practice for Eddy Current Examination of Steel Tubular Products Using Magnetic Saturation
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E2223-13(2022) - Standard Practice for Examination of Seamless, Gas-Filled, Steel Pressure Vessels Using Angle Beam Ultrasonics
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1316 − 16a
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.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 and its derivatives may be used to describe the application of
a nondestructive test, such as measurements which produce a
1.1 This standard defines the terminology used in the
numeric result (for example, when using the leak testing
standards prepared by the E07 Committee on Nondestructive
methodtoperformaleaktestonacomponent,oranultrasonic
Testing. These nondestructive testing (NDT) methods include:
measurementofvelocity).Additionally,thetermtestshouldbe
acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and
used when referring to the NDT method, that is, Radiologic
X-radiology, leak testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic
Testing (RT), UltrasonicTesting (UT), and so forth. (Example:
particle testing, neutron radiology and gauging, ultrasonic
testing, and other technical methods. Radiologic Testing (RT) is often used to examine material to
detect internal discontinuities.)
1.2 Committee E07 recognizes that the terms examination,
testing and inspection are commonly used as synonyms in
1.3 Section A defines terms that are common to multiple
nondestructive testing. For uniformity and consistency in E07
NDT methods, whereas, the subsequent sections define terms
nondestructive testing standards, Committee E07 encourages
pertaining to specific NDT methods.
the use of the term examination and its derivatives when
describing the application of nondestructive test methods. 1.4 As shown on the chart below, when nondestructive
There are, however, appropriate exceptions when the term test testing produces an indication, the indication is subject to
interpretation as false, nonrelevant or relevant. If it has been
1 interpreted as relevant, the necessary subsequent evaluation
ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofCommitteeE07onNondestructive
Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.92 on Editorial will result in the decision to accept or reject the material.With
Review.
the exception of accept and reject, which retain the meaning
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016. Published August 2016. Originally
found in most dictionaries, all the words used in the chart are
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E1316–16. DOI:
defined in Section A.
10.1520/E1316-16A.
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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 Thetermsfoundinthisstandardareintendedtobeused
uniformly and consistently in all nondestructive testing stan-
dards. The purpose of this standard is to promote a clear
understanding and interpretation of the NDT standards in
which they are used.
4. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—This standard defines the terminology used in the standards
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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.
DISCUSSION—Examples include utilization of X-rays or ultrasonic
acceptable quality level—the maximum percent defective or
waves for the purpose of determining (directly or by calculation) flaw
the maximum number of units defective per hundred units
content, density, or (for ultrasound) modulus; or detection of flaws by
that, for the purpose of sampling test, can be considered
induction of eddy currents, observing thermal behavior, AE response,
satisfactory as a process average.
or utilization of magnetic particles or liquid penetrants.
calibration, instrument, n—the comparison of an instrument
false indication, n—anNDTindicationthatisinterpre
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Designation: E1316 − 16 E1316 − 16a
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.
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
1.1 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 Feb. 1, 2016Aug. 1, 2016. Published February 2016August 2016. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20152016 as
E1316 – 15a.E1316 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/E1316-16.10.1520/E1316-16A.
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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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (See also standardization, instrument.)
cognizant engineering organization—the company, gove
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