AWS C3.2M/C3.2:2001 An American National Standard Standard Method for Evaluating the Strength oi Brazed Joints American Welding Society ANSI Copyright by the American Welding Society Inc Tue Nov 11 08:51:22 2003 Key WordsBrazed single-lap shear specimen, AWS C3.2M/C3.2:2001 testing of brazements, brazing, brazed An American Nationai Standard joint strength, brazed double-lap shear specimen, butt brazed specimen, Approved by four-point bend brazed specimen American National Standards Institute December 17, 2001 Standard Method for Evaluating the Strength of Brazed uoints Supersedes ANSI/AWS C3.2-82 Prepared by AWS C3 Committee on Brazing and Soldering Under the Direction of AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by AWS Board of Directors Abstract A standardized single-lap shear brazed specimen was developed as the result of interlaboratory testing program. Addi- four-point bending. Specimen preparation methods, brazing procedures, testing techniques, and methods for data analy- sis are detailed. Sample forms for recording data are presented. A graphical method of data presentation relates shear stress to overlap distance. American Welding Society 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126 Copyright by the American Welding Society Inc Tue Nov 11 08:51:43 2003 Statement on Use of AwS American National Standards All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the American Nationai Standards institute. When Aws standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, diocuments that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and regulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or other document that invokes the AwS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AwS standard must be by agreement between the contracting parties. International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-689-5 American Weiding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 @ 2002 by American Welding Society. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America AWS American National Standards are developed through a consensus standards development process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus. While AWS administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards. Aws disciaims liability for any injury to persons or to property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether spe cial, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this standard. Aws also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein. In issuing and making this standard available, AwS is not undertaking to render professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is AwS undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone using these documents should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances. This standard may be superseded by the issuance of new editions. Users should ensure that they have the latest edition. Publication of this standard does not authorize infringement of any