M-121 Aluminium Structural Material Rev1

NORSOK STANDARD
ALUMINIUM STRUCTURAL MATERIAL

M-121
Rev. 1, September 1997
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Aluminium structural material M-121
NORSOK Standard Page 1 of 9
CONTENTS
FOREWORD 2
INTRODUCTION 2
1 SCOPE 3
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES 3
3 DEFINITIONS 3
4 SELECTION OF MATERIAL 3
5 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF EXTRUDED PROFILES AND SELECTION OF
RELEVANT MDS 8
5.1 Prequalification of Group B extrusions 8
5.2 Production testing of Group B extrusions 8
ANNEX A MATERIAL DATA SHEETS (NORMATIVE) 9
FOREWORD
NORSOK (The competitive standing of the Norwegian offshore sector) is the industry initiative to
add value, reduce cost and lead time and remove unnecessary activities in offshore field
developments and operations.
The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry as a part of the
NORSOK initiative and are jointly issued by OLF (The Norwegian Oil Industry Association) and
TBL (Federation of Norwegian Engineering Industries). NORSOK standards are administered by
NTS (Norwegian Technology Standards Institution).
The purpose of NORSOK standards is to replace the individual oil company specifications for use
in existing and future petroleum industry developments, subject to the individual company's review
and application.
The NORSOK standards make extensive references to international standards. Where relevant, the
contents of a NORSOK standard will be used to provide input to the international standardisation
process. Subject to implementation into international standards, the NORSOK standard will be
withdrawn.
Annex A is normative
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed Material Data Sheets are prepared as separate documents to be used in purchasing of
plates and profiles in aluminium for structural use. The MDS specifies the selected options of the
referred standard and additional requirements which shall be added or supersede the corresponding
requirements of the referred standard.
The following technical information has to be defined in the purchase order:
material grade and temper
product form, dimensions and special tolerances
marking requirements
1 SCOPE
This standard is a collection of the Aluminium structural Materials Data Sheets (MDS) applicable to
selected Aluminium reference standards and grades for use in Aluminium structures. In addition,
this standard gives recommendations for selections of relevant MDS, alloy grade and temper
dependent of the structural application.
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following standards include provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this NORSOK standard. Latest issue of the references shall be used unless otherwise
agreed. Other recognized standards may be used provided it can be shown that they meet or exceed
the requirements of the selected referred standards.
BS 8118 Structural use of aluminium
NORSOK N-001 Structural design
Other relevant standards are stated in the individual material data sheets.
3 DEFINITIONS
BS British Standard
Company Purchasing body (buyer)
DIN Deutsche Industrie Normen
EN Euronorm
MDS Material data sheet (material specification)
MTDS Material test data sheet
4 SELECTION OF MATERIAL
The prime alloy selection for main structure component should be alloy 5083 to MDS M01 for
plates and alloy 6005 or 6082 to MDS M04/M05 for profiles. The other alloys listed should only be
used for secondary applications. For weld filler material Alloy 5183 should be the prime selection.
For further details reference is made to table 4 which also summarise the alloys and tempers
included in the established MDS's. Other alloys and tempers may also be used if found more
relevant for the particular construction.
The number of alloys, tempers and type of filler materials to be selected for one structure should be
limited to ease material purchasing and fabrication, and to avoid exchange of material by mistake.
For structures submerged in seawater, the Alloy 5083 should be used. Galvanic couplings to steel or
other materials more nobel than aluminium shall be avoided.
When designing structures for use at elevated temperatures creep and strength properties shall be
specially considered. Table 4.1 gives recommendations and guidelines for selection of aluminium
alloy, temper and relevant MDS and weld filler material for use in offshore and marine
environments.
For secondary structures, such as e.g. stairs, walkways, access platforms, the requirements in
recognized, international standards may be used instead of enclosed MDS's.
Table 4.1 give recommendations and guidelines for selection of aluminium alloys, tempers, relevant
MDS's and weld filler materials for structural use in offshore and marine environments.
Table 4.2 gives explanations of the temper designations.
Table 4. 3 gives examples of use.
Table 4.1 Guidelines for selection of MDSs, alloy, temper and weld filler material for
welded aluminium structures.
MDS Product Alloy
desig.
Alloy type
Temper
1)
Weld
filler
material
Recommendations for use
2)
M01 Rolled
products
5052 AlMg2,5 O
H11/H12
H22/H24
Only recommended used for architectural
applications defined with joints in
Inspection Category D
7)
.
5454 AlMg3Mn O
H11/H12
H22/H24/H26
H32/H34
5356,
5183
3)
Recommended used where medium
strength is required and if Alloy 5083 can
not be used due to operation temperature
above 65C.
5083 AlMg4,5Mn O
H112/H116/
H22/H24/H26
H32/H34
The recommended alloy for plates and for
subsea structures. Not to be used for
operation temperature >65C in humid
saliferous environments. An alternative
may be to use Temper H323.
6082 AlSi1MgMn O/T4/T6
4043
4)
5356,
5183
Recommended used if no 5000 serie alloy
is suitable or available. Limited to
Inspection Category C and D
7)
.
M02 Rolled
products
6082 AlSi1MgMn O/T4/T6 5356,
5183
Recommended used if no 5000 serie alloy
is suitable, and if improved properties
regarding ductility, fracture toughness and
reduced tendency to heat affected zone
cracking are found relevant.
M03 Profiles
Group
A
6)
6005 Al0,5SiMg T4/T6 Recommended for profiles due to the
formability, strength and weldability
properties.
6063 AlMg0,7Si T4/T6 4043
5356,
5183
Only recommended used for secondary
structures limited to Inspection Categories
D
7)
.
6082 AlSi1MgMn T4/T6 Recommended used for structures
requiring high strength and for structures
with joints in Inspection Category C and
D
7)
.
M04 Profiles
Group
A
6)
6082 AlSi1MgMn T4/T6 5356,
5183
Recommended used for structures
requiring high strength and for welded
structures with joints in Inspection
Category A and B
7)
.
M05 Profiles
Group
B
6)
6005 Al0,7SiMg T4/T6 4043
5356,
5183
This MDS shall be specified for large and
relative complex profiles and where the
strength and integrity of the extrusion
welds are important for the structural
design function. Ref. Note 2, and 6.
6082 AlSi1MgMn T4/T6
NOTES TO TABLE 4.1
1. This table only lists the most used tempers. Other tempers may be used as found relevant by
the designer.
2. Within each alloying system, 5- or 6000 serie, the alloy with lowest alloying content and
adequate strength shall be selected.
3. Alloy 5183 can be used for welding both 5- and 6000 serie alloys and is the filler material
with highest strength properties.
4. Alloy 4043 can only be used for welding 6000 serie alloys and have limited strength
properties and has relative low ductility.
5. When welding Alloy 6082 with Alloy 5183 or similar as filler material, there is a risk for
micro cracking in the heat affected zone of the base material. To limit this risk, Alloy 6082
with modified chemical composition, ref. MDS M04/M05, should be used. In addition, a
welding method with low dilution of base material in the weld deposit should be used, i.e.
Metal/Tungsten Inert Gas method.
6. See clause 5 Quality control testing of extruded profiles - selection of relevant MDS.
7. Reference is made to NORSOK N-001 Structural design.
Table 4.2. Temper designation explanations.
Extruded products
Condition/temper Hardness Temper des. Temper Temper des.
Annealed soft O Annealed (soft) O
Strain hardened to
specified strength
1/8 hard
1/4 hard
1/2 hard
3/4 hard
1/1 hard
H11
H12
H14
H16
H18
Solution heat treated and
naturally aged
T4
Strain hardened and
partially annealed
1/8 hard
1/4 hard
1/2 hard
3/4 hard
1/1 hard
H21
H22
H24
H26
H28
Cooled from an elevated
temperature and
artificially aged
T5
Strain hardened
and stabilised
1/4 hard
1/2 hard
3/4 hard
1/1 hard
H32
H34
H36
H38
Solution heat treated and
artificially aged
T6
Special tempers:
- Less hardened than H11
- No controlled strain hardening
but with mechanical property limits
- Treatment against exfoliation
corrosion for AlMg alloys
- For optimum resistance against
stress corrosion for alloys with
Mg >4% before stabilising
H111
H112
H116
H117
H323
H343
Table 4.3 Examples of use based on former practise and experiences with Aluminium for
offshore and marine applications.
Alloy Use Comments
5052
5454
Shipbuilding superstructures and deck
equipment. Offshore applications.
Medium mechanical properties.
Highly resistant to corrosion by marine environments.
5083 Shipbuilding and offshore applications Medium to high mechanical properties.
Highly resistant to corrosion by marine environments.
6005 Light to medium size structural sections
and applications.
Medium to high mechanical properties.
Good corrosion resistance to marine environments.
6063 Light to medium size structural sections
and components
Medium mechanical properties.
6082 Structural sections and components.
Offshore applications
Both as plates and profiles.
Medium to high mechanical properties.
Special note to max. alloying content in material for
welded constructions. Ref. MDS M04, M05
5 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING OF EXTRUDED PROFILES AND
SELECTION OF RELEVANT MDS
Extruded profiles shall be divided into 2 separate Groups "A" and "B" based on complexity of
geometry, extrusion welds etc., for the selection of the most appropriate MDS. The purpose is to
apply a quality control test programme for the production of the actual extrusion, relevant to the
service performance of the extrusion. The criteria for the division into group A and B are as follows:
Group A:
Relatively simple extrusions to be purchased in accordance with MDS M03 and MDS M04.
- profiles without extrusion welds
- profiles with simple extrusion welds not covered by Group B.
Group B:
Relatively complex extrusions to be purchased in accordance with MDS M05 and meeting one or
more of the following criteria:
- more than 3 extrusion welds
- the largest transverse section/profile dimension is more than 200 mm
- the wall thickness at the location of an extrusion weld is larger than 10 mm
- 2 or more hollow compartments
- an extrusion weld will be subject to tensile stresses normal to the weld during lifetime.
5.1 Prequalification of Group B extrusions
Group B extrusions shall be prequalified by test runs and tests, in order to define and agree a
specially designed quality control test programme for the production of the extrusions. The supplier
shall in his bid provide a proposal for a prequalification test programme. Relevant production
experience with similar profiles may replace such prequalification if agreed between the parties.
5.2 Production testing of Group B extrusions
Based on the results of the prequalification test programme for Group B profiles (or previous
production experience), the supplier shall before the actual production starts, provide a Material
Test Data Sheet (MTDS), ref. MDS M05 Annex A, filled in with the required information, and a
proposal for a quality control test programme defining the types and extent of testing relevant for
each specific extrusion. This shall be agreed with Company and implemented in production.
ANNEX A MATERIAL DATA SHEETS (NORMATIVE)
Aluminium and aluminium alloys
M01 Sheet, strip and plate for offshore structural applications Rev. 1
M02 Plates Rev. 1
M03 Wrought products - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profile Rev. 1
MATERIAL DATA SHEET MDS - M01 Rev. 1
TYPE OF MATERIAL: ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE TEMPER
Sheet, strip and plate
for offshore structural
applications
EN 485 EN-AW: 5052
5454
5083
6082
O/H11/H12/H22/24
O/H11/H12/H22/H24/H26/H32/H34
O/H112/H116/H22/H24/H26/H32/H34
O/T4/T6
SCOPE
This MDS specifies the selected options in the referred standard and additional
requirements which shall be added to or supersede the corresponding
requirements in the referred standard.
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
Chemical analysis shall be carried out for each melt and each subsequent 10 000
kg of production. Iron content shall be modified to maximum 0,4% Fe.
TENSILE TESTING The minimum elongation shall be as specified in the standard, but not less than 8
% for thickness 2 mm.
NON DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
Visual inspection shall verify the surface finish and quality.
SURFACE FINISH Surface defects shall not encroach on the minimum dimensions of the product
and shall not exceed the following limitations:
- for thickness 2-20 mm the maximum imperfection depth shall be 0,3 mm
- for thickness >20 mm the maximum imperfection depth shall be 0,5 mm
The total area of defects shall not exceed 5% of the surface.
REPAIR OF DEFECTS Repair welding is not permitted.
MARKING Identification marking shall be done for traceability with the certificate (ID no.)
CERTIFICATION Inspection certificate to EN 10204 3.1B shall contain ID no. and all test results.
PACKING Packing shall be such that, under usual transport conditions, the product
condition complies with the standard and this MDS upon receipt. ASTM B 660
shall be used as a guideline.
Plates EN 485 EN-AW: 6082 O/T4/T6
SCOPE
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
kg of production. The chemical composition shall be modified to:
Si 0,7-1,10%; Mg 0,6-0,90%; Mn 0,40-0,80%; Fe <0,3%; Cu <0,1%; Zn <0,1%
TENSILE TESTING The minimum elongation shall be as specified in the standard, but not less than 8
% for thickness 2 mm.
NON DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
REPAIR OF DEFECTS Repair welding is not permitted.
Wrought products - Extruded
rod/bar, tube and profile.
prEN 755 EN-AW: 6005
6060
6063
6082
T4/T6
T4/T6
T4/T6
T4/T6
SCOPE
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
Chemical analysis shall be carried out for each melt and each subsequent 10
000 kg of production.
DIMENSIONAL
TOLERANCES
According to product standard/purchase order.
NON DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
REPAIR OF DEFECTS Unacceptable defects may be repaired to meet the requirements of this MDS.
Repair welding is not permitted.
MARKING Identification marking shall be done for traceability with the certificate (ID
no.)
CERTIFICATION Inspection certificate to EN 10204 3.1B shall contain ID no. and all test
results.
prEN 755 6082 T4/T6
SCOPE
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
kg of production. The chemical composition of alloy 6082 shall be modified to:
Si 0,7-1,10%; Mg 0,6-0.90%; Mn 0,40-0,80%; Fe <0,3%; Cu <0,1%; Zn <0,1%.
EXTENT OF TESTING 6082 T4: According to referred standard.
6082 T6: Samples shall be taken from front and rear end of one extrusion run out
length per melt and heat treatment batch.
EXTRUSION WELDS The first and last two profile run out lengths in a production lot shall be tested
by a split test (DIN 50135) or an other agreed deformation test. The entire
fracture surface shall show a ductile fracture, if not; all runout lengths shall be
tested.
NON DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
PRODUCT STANDARD GRADE TEMPER SUPPL. REQ.
prEN 755 6005
6082
T4/T6
T4/T6
Test and qualification
programme for extrusion welds
SCOPE
PREQUALIFICATION
TEST
In order to define the relevant quality control measures for the actual production
of profiles, a prequalification test shall be performed before production start-up
or as agreed upon. Samples shall be taken from the front and rear end of at least
3 extrusion run out lengths and shall be of the same temper as the final product.
The test specimen type and size to be agreed for each type of profile. Applicable
tests for the prequalification and production quality control test are as follows:
1. tensile test transvers to extrusion weld
2. split test (DIN 50135) or any other kind of deformation
3. side bend tests transvers to extrusion weld
4. macro/micro test of a cross section
Acceptance criteria to test 1, 2 and 3 above: Any fracture shall show a ductile
fracture surface with evidence of plastic yielding in the entire surface.
CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION
kg of production. The chemical composition of alloy 6082 shall be modified to:
Si 0,7-1,10%; Mg 0,6-0.90%; Mn 0,40-0,80%; Fe <0,3%; Cu <0,1%; Zn <0,1%.
EXTENT OF TESTING 6005 all tempers and 6082 T4: According to referred standard.
6082 T6: Samples shall be taken from front and rear end of one extrusion run out
length per melt and heat treatment batch.
EXTRUSION WELD
TESTS
According to the type and extent of tests as found relevant from the qualification
test
NON DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING
MATERIAL TEST DATA
SHEET
The Material Test Data Sheet (MTDS) added to this MDS shall be filled in by
the Supplier.
NORSOK standard Page 2 of 2
MATERIAL TEST DATA SHEET (MTDS) FOR EXTRUDED ALUMINIUM
PROFILES (INFORMATIVE)
Material Test Data Sheet (MTDS) for Extruded Aluminium Profiles
Alloy and Temper:
Dimensions:
Sketch:
1)
Ordered length:
Test Method: Testing frequency Test Samples
Identification Location
2)
Test Standard
Reference
Split Test, (S)
Chemical Analysis (C)
Macro/Micro examin., (M)
Tensile Testing, (T)
- Transverse
- Longitudinal
Bend Test (B)
Other
NOTES
1)
The location of extrusion welds to be identified and marked on sketch. Extrusion welds to be numbered
and identified by the letter W.
2)
The location of mechanical test samples to be identified and marked on sketch/MTDS by:
I) Letter of type of test:
Split test/S, Chemical analysis/C, Macro/Micro examination/M, Tensile testing transverse/TT,
longitudinal/TL, Bend testing transverse/BT
II) Sequential Number of test specimen
III) Distance from start of runout length
IV) Distance from end of runout length

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